AfCFTA: The Build Up webinar resources II
AelexIT2020-07-15T19:29:09+01:00AfCFTA WEBINAR VIDEO RECORDING To download the video recording please click here When requested use this password: Access Password: 4Q!=%2*D
May 2020
AfCFTA: The Build Up webinar resources I
AelexIT2020-07-15T19:30:25+01:00AfCFTA LEGAL ISSUES IN THE CRITICAL PATH SOJI AWOGBADE TEAM LEAD, INTERNATIONAL Download here NATIONAL ACTION COMMITTEE ON AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA (AFCFTA) AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA: THE BUILD UP PRESENTATION [...]
Global Gas and Refinery Limited and Shell Petroleum Development Company: Is Nigeria Pro or Anti-Arbitration? The Lagos High Court Says That When Challenged, an Arbitrator Should Just Resign
AelexIT2020-05-18T12:46:41+01:00The ruling given on 25 February 2020 (‘Ruling’) by the High Court of Lagos State in Nigeria (‘Lagos High Court’), setting aside an award in the case of Global Gas and Refinery Limited (‘Global Gas’) and [...]
FLYING INTO TURBULENT SKIES, SAFELY NAVIGATING COVID-19 HEADWINDS: SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR NIGERIAN AVIATION
AelexIT2020-07-13T07:18:53+01:00ǼLEX will be hosting the first Aviation Webinar Series with the theme “Flying into Turbulent Skies, Safely Navigating COVID-19 Headwinds – Survival Strategies for Nigerian Aviation" on 22 May, 2020 at 11am. The series is aimed at [...]
‘SOJI AWOGBADE, THE AFROCHAMPIONS OPPOSE POSTPONEMENT OF AFCFTA TAKE OFF DATE
AelexIT2020-05-07T21:43:08+01:00The 1 July 2020 take off date for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was recently postponed. Prior to the announcement by the AfCFTA’s Secretary General, some stakeholders had voiced their concerns about the [...]
THE CHANGING FACE OF FINANCE IN NIGERIA – CROWDFUNDING OUR ECONOMY, PART 2
AelexIT2020-05-07T12:20:41+01:00The Securities and Exchange Commission recently published the Proposed Rules on Crowdfunding (particularly Investment-Based Crowdfunding) in Nigeria, inviting comments from stakeholders. Our Associate, Olubusola Oyeyosola Diya, examines the provisions of the Proposed Rules and its [...]
AELEX Organises virtual free legal clinic: Innovation and IP
AelexIT2020-05-05T17:46:49+01:00In celebration of the World Intellectual Property Day, AELEX is organising a virtual free legal clinic, themed, 'Innovation and IP' which is scheduled to hold by 12:30pm on 28th April 2020. Intended participants at the [...]
OYO CHIEF JUDGE ISSUES PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
AelexIT2020-05-02T23:23:08+01:00The 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 [...]
CHIEF JUDGE RELEASES USE OF REMOTE HEARING CIRCULAR
AelexIT2020-05-03T12:36:36+01:00On 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 [...]
COVID-19: THE LAGOS STATE JUDICIARY PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
AelexIT2020-05-02T22:26:48+01:00In 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 [...]
COVID-19 OBTAIN CLEARANCE BEFORE SACKING WORKERS F.G. WARNS EMPLOYERS
AelexIT2020-05-03T12:45:42+01:00The 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 [...]
April 2020
INNOVATION AND IP
AelexIT2020-04-23T15:51:37+01:00In celebration of the World Intellectual Property Day, AELEX is organising a virtual free legal clinic, themed, 'Innovation and IP' which is scheduled to hold by 12:30pm on 28th April 2020. Intended participants at the webinar [...]
AN EXECUTIVE LOOK AT THE ROLE OF TRADEMARK LAW IN ADVANCING A GREEN FUTURE IN NIGERIA
AelexIT2020-04-23T15:29:32+01:00Our Davidson Oturu will be a panelist in an upcoming webinar titled “An Executive Look at the Role of Trademark Law in Advancing a Green Future in Nigeria.” This webinar is scheduled for 3pm - [...]
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AMENDMENTS TO DEALING MEMBERS’ RULES (PART XIIIB) BY THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
AelexIT2020-04-13T11:41:20+01:00The Nigerian Stock Exchange recently amended the Dealing Members' Rules (Part XIIIB) which came into effect on 8 April 2020. In this write up, we highlight the changes brought about by the amendments. Read the write-up here
THE RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN – REALITIES UNDER THE NIGERIAN DATA PROTECTION LEGISLATION
AelexIT2020-04-22T21:55:14+01:00Due to the perceived invasive nature of the Internet, arguments have been made that persons whose data are being used should be allowed to enjoy their privacy and be entitled to have their information protected [...]
March 2020
THE ROAD TO DEMUTUALISATION OF THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
AelexIT2020-03-26T09:56:14+01:00The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”), a company limited by guarantee, is currently in the process of being demutualised into a public company limited by shares (“Plc”). Upon conclusion of the demutualisation, the NSE will be [...]
COVID-19: COPING WITH DATA PROTECTION/PRIVACY CHALLENGES
AelexIT2020-04-28T18:11:46+01:00The coronavirus /COVID-19 pandemic is on the rampage and the global community has been forced to adapt to the unprecedented changes that have swept through businesses and organisations. With the number of infected persons rising [...]
Potential value-added tax liabilities for foreign private equity firms: The fallout from Allan Gray v. FIRS
AelexIT2020-06-19T11:06:47+01:00In its recent decision in AllanGray Investment Management Nigeria Limited v Federal Inland Revenue Service, the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) held that a foreign company (which engages an agent in Nigeria to provide marketing or distribution services) [...]
THE CHANGING FACE OF FINANCE IN NIGERIA – CROWDFUNDING
AelexIT2020-03-05T15:53:08+01:00Technology has disrupted almost every aspect of life, including our finances. Specifically, it has broadened the ways companies and individuals are looking to finance their projects and businesses. This article by our Olubusola Oyeyosola Diya, [...]