When delay claims in construction disputes are referred to arbitration, parties invite experts (delay or quantum experts) to substantiate their delay claims. In supporting parties’ delay claims, these experts adopt several delay analysis methods to [...]
Pursuant to the powers conferred on the National Insurance Commission (the “Commission”) by the National Insurance Commission Act 1997 (the “NAICOM Act”), the Commission recently issued the Insurance Web Aggregators Operational Guidelines (the “Guidelines”). [...]
Download pdf Introduction In its drive to regulate digital/virtual assets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released Proposed Rules for Registration of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and Proposed Rules on Issuance, Offering [...]
While there is a lot of interest and fascination surrounding existing digital assets, like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), many individuals and corporations are ramping up their efforts to market and provide virtual goods and [...]
AELEX is the exclusive contributor on the Nigerian Chapter of the 12th edition of The Inward Investment and International Taxation Review. The guide provides an overview of tax laws and regulations applicable in Nigeria and [...]
The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court recently examined the respective roles of the Minister of Interior and the Registrar of Marriages with respect to the conduction of statutory marriages. Contrary to many reports, [...]
In a landmark judgement delivered on 10th March 2022, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja dismissed an Appeal seeking to set aside the ruling of the Registrar of Trademarks in respect [...]
The increased deployment of fibre optic technology within the telecommunications sphere in Nigeria foregrounds the necessity for adequate regulation of the operation, installation, and deployment of fibre optic cables across the country by telecommunication companies. [...]
We are proud to announce that AELEX, has once again been recognised for its expertise across Nigeria and Ghana, by Chambers and Partners. In the 2022 edition of Chambers Global, several of the firm’s lawyers achieve [...]
The ǼLEX Fintech Centre (“the Centre”) in its latest podcast hosts Adaeze Sokan, the Country Director at UK NG Tech Hub. In this podcast episode, she discusses the gradual integration of socio-technical systems, as well as other insights [...]
With a low percentage of Nigeria's population investing in the stock market and fewer Nigerians interested in investment opportunities, the rise of Robo Advisors is a welcome alternative in the financial advisory market ("the Market") in Nigeria. [...]
When contractors are engaged in construction projects, the employer/client undertakes to make payments to the contractor in instalments and through the mechanisms provided under their contract. One important mechanism for payment in a construction contract is [...]
The recently signed Finance Act, 2021 (“Act”), which took effect on 1 January 2022, contains provisions that potentially increase the cost of a merger/acquisition transaction. Before the Act, Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) was not payable [...]
The advent of streaming video on demand platforms (SVOD) has made access to virtual content relatively easy. As a matter of fact, it is one of the many benefits that comes with the internet and [...]
a new dawn for cross border financial transactions in Africa On 13th January 2022, the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) platform was launched by the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), [...]
Healthcare technology, commonly referred to as “healthtech,” refers to startups that use technologies developed for the purpose of improving different aspects of the healthcare system. In Nigeria, healthtech has been on the rise with a [...]
Regarded as the “Next Big thing” in the tech space, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been the breakout digital assets, thanks to their profitability. Millions of dollars are being generated from the minting and sale of [...]
We are pleased to note that our Davidson Oturu has been ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners in its 2022 Fintech Guide. This is in recognition of his thought leadership and continuous contributions to the fintech [...]
AELEX is pleased to have advised ShapShap Logistics as it secures significant funding from GreenTec Capital Partners to accelerate its scaling process. ShapShap Logistics , a #logitech startup led by Khalil Halilu, is an on-demand delivery service that provides an all-in-one platform designed to ease [...]
We are pleased to announce that AELEX has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading law firm in its 2022 Global Fintech Guide. In describing the practice, sources are quoted as saying: “They are excellent. They have [...]
