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Founder Institute Lagos partners ǼLEX to Support Early-Stage Startups
The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, and ǼLEX, an innovative full-service law firm established to meet the dynamics of modern-day businesses and to deliver prompt, efficient and [...]
DATA BACKUP AND SECURITY GUIDELINES AS IMPACT MITIGATION STRATEGIES IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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 [...]
16 Years as a Leading Law Firm
16 years ago, 4 law firms merged to form what they dreamed to be one of the leading law firms in the world. At the core of this dream was [...]
COVID-19 GUIDANCE MEMORANDUM TO USERS OF FIDIC STANDARD FORMS OF WORKS CONTRACT
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 [...]
AELEX Aviation Webinar III: Flying into Turbulent Skies, Safely Navigating Covid-19 Headwinds – Survival Strategies for Nigerian Aviation
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 [...]
NITDA FURTHER EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FILING DATA PROTECTION AUDIT REPORT
One of the notable compliance obligation expected of organisations who process personal data of up to 2000 data subjects is to be audited annually before March 15. In order to be [...]
HOW CONTRACTORS CAN DEAL WITH DELAYS AND DISRUPTIONS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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 [...]
The Value of Lawyers: Finding Talent, Quality Service, and Remuneration
Our Funke Adekoya SAN will be one of the panellists at a webinar organised by the NBA-SLP and the Committee on Professional Development and Professional Ethics. The webinar is scheduled [...]
COPORATE AFFIARS COMMISION LOCKDOWN EASING GUIDELINES
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 [...]
National Judicial Council Circular for Phased Easing of the Lock-down
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 [...]
AELEX Host’s “Business of Entertainment” Webinar
Nigeria’s entertainment industry has been on the rise. Last year, it was estimated to have generated billions of dollars in revenue. The industry also has its own ecosystem that drives it [...]
DATA PROTECTION IN NIGERIA – THE ROLE OF A DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE ORGANISATION
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. [...]
OYO CHIEF JUDGE ISSUES PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
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 [...]
CHIEF JUDGE RELEASES USE OF REMOTE HEARING CIRCULAR
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 [...]
COVID-19: THE LAGOS STATE JUDICIARY PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
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. [...]
COVID-19 OBTAIN CLEARANCE BEFORE SACKING WORKERS F.G. WARNS EMPLOYERS
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, [...]
The Lagos State Practice Direction for Remote Hearing of Cases
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 [...]
AN EXAMINATION OF THE MEASURES TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON TAXPAYERS IN NIGERIA
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 [...]
SECOND PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH ON EXTENSION OF RESTRICTION ORDER
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 [...]
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) COVID-19 DIRECTIVE
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 [...]