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Introduction Most businesses put much effort in ensuring that they portray high standards. As a result of this, when the need rises to make a hire, they move swiftly to ensure that they retain their standard. The irony of this...

Background It is not unusual for foreign embassies and consulates to request that documents are to be translated, notarized, and or authenticated/legalized. Documents issued by local government councils, State and Federal Government Ministries, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, educational...

Introduction Visitors and Persons desirous of taking up employment/residence in a number of Countries are expected to be of good character and will be assessed against the character requirements. Requirements usually include a police clearance certificate to satisfy the character...

Background: Recently, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2017 “the Rules” replaced the National Industrial Court Rules 2007 and the Practice Direction 2012, which previously guided procedures in the National Industrial Court. With the new Rules, the...

Background For investors looking to do business and companies doing business in Nigeria, there are myriad considerations. Navigating the business landscape without falling foul of the provisions of the UK Bribery Act 2010 (UKBA) and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act...