When it comes to funding a new project, startups are presented with a myriad of options. The abundance of choices can be both exciting and overwhelming, as each funding avenue brings its unique set of advantages and disadvantages. In this guide, we delve into the diverse landscape of funding options available to startups, exploring the […]
The need to protect the integrity of personal data from unauthorized access and breaches cannot be overstated. The reason is not far-fetched: personal data is specific to each data subject and represents that data subject’s identity, which invariably makes any breach potentially ruinous to the data subject. This perhaps also explains the somewhat onerous obligations […]
This section outlines the objectives of the Regulation, focusing on four main goals. Firstly, it aims to protect the data privacy rights of individuals. Secondly, it aims to promote secure transactions involving the exchange of Personal Data. Thirdly, it seeks to prevent any unauthorized manipulation of Personal Data. Lastly, it strives to ensure that Nigerian […]
Section 59-69 of the federal competition and consumer protection Act focuses on restrictive agreements, its prohibition, what constitutes an exception to restrictive agreements, the penalties for breaching the provisions of the Act etc. Section 59 -Prohibition Of Agreements In Restriant Of Competition. (a) Directly or indirectly fixing a purchase or selling price of goods or […]
Section 18: Right To Form A Company This section outlines the provisions for forming and incorporating a company under the Act. Subsection (1) emphasizes that two or more individuals can come together to establish a company by fulfilling the registration requirements specified in the Act. Subsection (2) states that even a single individual can form […]
The Act provides an effective, unified and comprehensive legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the prohibition, prevention, detection, prosecution and punishment of cybercrimes in Nigeria. This act also ensures the protection of critical national information infrastructure, and promotes cybersecurity and the protection of computer systems and networks, electronic communications, data and computer programs, intellectual property […]
An Act to regulate the management and collection of duties of customs and excise, and for purposes ancillary thereto PART I. — PRELIMINARY “Aircraft” includes all balloons (whether captive or free kites, gliders, airships and flying machines; “Approved route” has the meaning assigned by section 18; “Approved wharf’ has the meaning assigned by section 14; […]
An Act to make provisions for the definition, protection, transfer, infringement of and remedy and penalty thereof of the copyright in literary works, musical works, artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, broadcast, and other ancillary matters. (1) subject to this section, the following shall be eligible for copyright- literary works; musical works; artistic works; cinematograph […]
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