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Banking Regulation Newsletter – March 2021

In March 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) once again re-emphasised its aggressive policy direction on diaspora remittances, as an important measure for addressing the perennial foreign currency squeeze. The Apex Bank has introduced a short-term Naira to Dollar policy to incentivize foreign currency remittances. The CBN also issued a new circular on the regulatory forbearance granted in 2020 (as part of the COVID-19 intervention) for the restructuring of credit facilities of other financial institutions.

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The Finance Act: What Businesses in Nigeria Should Know

In this first series, we would be discussing the changes and innovations on a sector-by-sector basis as introduced by the Finance Act of 2020 (‘the Act’), which was signed into law on 31st December 2020 and came into effect on 1st January 2021.

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Podcast: Investment Migration Ep.2

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Covid-19 Vaccine: Mandatory or Optional For Employees?

It is no longer news that about five pharmaceutical companies worldwide have rolled out vaccines for the prevention and treatment of the Covid-19 virus.

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Banking Regulation Newsletter – January 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN” or “the Bank”) issued some circulars and framework documents between November 2020 and January 2021, thus further demonstrating the banking regulator’s policy direction.

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Wrestling with Counterfeits in Africa and the Position of Unregistered Trademarks

For many African countries and Africa as a whole, one could easily say that the fate of fair competition and Intellectual Property (IP) rights protection in trade development is largely dependent on the fight against counterfeits.

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Trade and Commerce in West Africa and How it Influences IP Rights

To do business in Africa, it is important to understand how African countries conduct trade and commerce among themselves and with the rest of the world.

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An Assessment of Netting Provisions under the Companies & Allied Matters Act 2020

The Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (‘the Act’), which repealed the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990, introduced several innovative developments to aid ease of doing business in Nigeria and improve the Nigerian financial market.

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Communique – Telemedicine & the Future of Healthcare in Nigeria

JEE in line with its sector initiative, and expertise in the Health & Pharmaceuticals industry, organised a one day Webinar titled “Telemedicine & the Future of Healthcare in Nigeria; Legal Regulatory & Policy Considerations”.

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Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020: What You Need To Know

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Review of Amended 6th Edition of Nigeria Broadcasting Code

Recently, the Nigerian government announced amendments to the 6th edition of the Nigerian broadcasting code. The amendments, as published in the media, make provisions for local content in the broadcast industry, increased advertising revenue for local broadcast stations and content producers, and creates far-reaching restrictions with regards to monopolistic and anti-competitive behaviour. Highlighted below are some of the key provisions of the Code.

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Significant Economic Presence and the Taxation of Digitised Businesses

A New Order for Digital Businesses in Nigeria