For Covid-19 resource center
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in an unprecedented manner and, in just a few months, it has had such a profound impact on the world of work. As a result, physical office premises were [...]
FIDIC recently published its Guidance Memorandum to Users of FIDIC Standard Forms of Works Contract in light of the material effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the execution of construction contracts. The Guidance Memorandum outlines the contractual provisions in the [...]
ǼLEX will be hosting the third Aviation Webinar Series with the theme “Flying into Turbulent Skies, Safely Navigating COVID-19 Headwinds – Survival Strategies for Nigerian Aviation" on 4 June 2020 at 3pm. The series is [...]
The implementation of travel restrictions, lock-downs, stay-at-home orders, and curfews, in an attempt to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus, has led to delays in the completion of construction projects. Contractors are thus faced with worrying about the potential [...]
The Corporate Affairs Commission (“the Commission”) has issued a public notice stating that the Commission will be open to customers with effect from Wednesday 6 May 2020 and has provided guidelines in this regard. According [...]
The National Judicial Council (NJC) on 4 May 2020 released a Circular addressed to all Heads of Courts/Judicial Bodies, Federal and State Judiciaries. The Circular was issued following the Guidelines issued by the Presidential Task [...]
It has been said that data is the new oil. Several organisations have realised the truth in that concept and have aggressively carried out various activities towards obtaining and processing data. Most companies have resorted to [...]
The Chief Judge of Oyo State on 28th April 2020 issued Practice Directions on court sittings in Oyo State. The Practice Directions are made in line with the COVID-19 Regulations and pursuant to the Quarantine [...]
On 29th April 2020, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court released a circular on remote hearing in the Federal High Court. In the circular, the Chief Judge warned against sudden applications of remote [...]
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant virtual reality the world has been thrust into, the Lagos State Judiciary has released Practice Directions for remote hearing of cases. The Practice Directions apply to [...]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged employers not to sack workers because of the COVID-19 pandemic without first obtaining clearance. According to Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, who made the call in [...]
The Chief Judge of Lagos State recently issued the Practice Direction for Remote Hearing of Cases (“the Practice Directions”) in Lagos State which will come into effect on Monday, 4 May 2020. The Practice Directions seek to ensure continuous [...]
In an attempt to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on taxpayers, the Federal and State Internal Revenue Services have introduced emergency tax measures such as tax rebates, tax deductibility, deferral of tax payment [...]
H.E Muhamadu Buhari, President of the federal republic of Nigeria on Monday 27 April, 2020 addressed the country. This is the third time the president is addressing the country since he initially announced the lockdown [...]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday, February 28, 2020 in one of its releases addressed concerns of the general public on price gouging, unreasonable and arbitrary increase in process of protective [...]
The President, Muhammadu Buhari on 30 March 2020 signed into law, the COVID-19 Regulations 2020, pursuant to the powers conferred on the President, under the Quarantine Act. The Regulations seeks to amongst other things, enforce [...]
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) issued a circular sharing recommended practices that are proving effective in managing the spread of the Corona Virus across the industry. According to the circular, strategies adopted by Industry [...]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (“NECA”) on 25 April 2020, issued circular addressing Employment Contracts and salary obligations to employees during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to NECA, employers’ obligations to pay wages to its staff [...]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, on 31 March 2020, following the directive of the Federal Government to shut down movement and activities in Lagos, Federal Capital Territory and Ogun States, has provided a number of [...]
The Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Service has issued a public notice extending the due date for filing Individual Income Tax Returns from 31 March 2020 to 30 June 2020, particularly for residents of the Federal [...]
