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The Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023

Data is information stored in a structured way. Data should be protected to ensure privacy and prevent misuse. Data protection legislation sets rules for how data should be handled to keep it safe and respect individuals' rights.

#nigeriandataprotection #dataprotectionlaw #nigerianlaw #law #nigerianlawfirm #nigerianlawpractice #aalawsng #avielavenantelawpractice #dataprotectionact #nigeriandataprotectionact #nigeriandataprotectionact2023

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#dataprotection #dataprotection2023 #nigerianlaw #aaLawsng #dataprocessing #law #DataProtection #DPLOverview

#DataRights #DigitalPrivacy

#SecureData #PrivacyTrends

#DataGuard #DigitalRights

#InfoSafety #LawAndPrivacy

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“The life in which nothing happens goes the fastest, because it has no landmarks.” Katharine Tynan Really fantastic experience documenting candidates of the 2019/2020 batch of The Nigerian Call to Bar ceremonies. Still taking corporate bookings for Nov/Dec. IN SHOT: Ihuoma J Mike Ekwueme Esq. (@yoke_breaker ) Mua: @lizabeth_joel007 Assist: @tobybrownphotography Fine art: @koresketch Apparel: @solohanapparel Photo: @akinkorede.studios #legal #lawyer #corporate #portraits #legaloutfit #lightsetup #explorepage #explore #creativecontent #creativephotography #54artistry #nigerianlaw #naijalawyer #calltobarshoot #calltobar #africaslargestbar #tbt #portraitvison #inspo #inspiration (at Eagle Square, Abuja) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHNsHnHFL_E/?igshid=qfglb85ug0tg

#legal #lawyer #corporate #portraits #legaloutfit #lightsetup #explorepage #explore #creativecontent #creativephotography #54artistry #nigerianlaw #naijalawyer #calltobarshoot #calltobar #africaslargestbar #tbt #portraitvison #inspo #inspiration

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Lagos State announces plan to decongest prisons through plea bargain. #edesonlagosreports #prisonreform #prisonreformnow #lagosnigeria #lagoslife #thisislagos #thisislagoscity #lagosgist #pleabargain #lawyersofinstagram #naijalawyer #criminallawyers #criminallaw #nigerianlaw #nigerianlawschool #nigerianlawyer #correctionalofficer #correctionalofficers #lifehacks #foundguilty #notguilty #edesoncrimenews https://www.instagram.com/p/BnCuaZDD3Cf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11uu4pxpawijd

#edesonlagosreports #prisonreform #prisonreformnow #lagosnigeria #lagoslife #thisislagos #thisislagoscity #lagosgist #pleabargain #lawyersofinstagram #naijalawyer #criminallawyers #criminallaw #nigerianlaw #nigerianlawschool #nigerianlawyer #correctionalofficer #correctionalofficers #lifehacks #foundguilty #notguilty #edesoncrimenews

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Know the law #skooniestore @skoonie_store #law #nigerianlaw #business #nigerianbusiness

#nigerianlaw #nigerianbusiness #business #law #skooniestore

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Reposted from @annyfabolous - The fashion industry is a bit more complicated than other creative industries, especially when it comes to intellectual property, because fashion trends change and evolve every few months. The different forms of Intellectual Property offer some protection to this complex industry; however, this protection is not adequate. For example, copyright law protects any artistic expression however this is limited to the expression and not the functionality of the design -which in fashion is crucial. Furthermore, copyright limits its protection to works that are not meant to be re-produced, which in a sense, defeats the purpose of any fashion design. Design law aims to fill in the gaps where copyright falls short. However, the requirements which need to be fulfilled for any design to attract this form of protection are a slightly unrealistic. A design needs to be novel and it must not have been released to the public to attract design protection. A designer could be taking a risk as he or she could be unsure of how well such a design will be received by the public and so it will be difficult determining if the design would be worth protecting or not. Design registrations are also difficult to obtain -the process is lengthy and expensive. Nigerian intellectual property laws are in dire need of reform. For example, copyright laws could be reformed to allow for full protection without the limitation of production. Furthermore, structures should be established to ensure a less tedious registration process; for example, most applications at the Registry are still completed manually as opposed to electronically. -Africa Fashion Law #fashionlaw #fashionblogger #lawblogger #nigerianlaw #nigerianfashionindustry #nigeriandesigners posted by @nlsabuja #lawyerng #sdv #chuva — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2Y9Tnyz

#Instagram #IFTTT

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Let’s shoot you📸.. @thelawlords #law #lawyers #abujalawyer #calltobar2018 #calltobar #nigerianlawers #abujaphotographers #lagosphotographers #nigeriaphotographer (at Abuja, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqK53yHg0Rh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gack22yj1x6

#law #lawyers #abujalawyer #calltobar2018 #calltobar #nigerianlawers #abujaphotographers #lagosphotographers #nigeriaphotographer

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WILLS PART 1

WHAT IS A WILL?

A will is a testamentary disposition of one's property, voluntarily made by the testator, signed by the testator by himself or the testator appointing someone to sign on his behalf in the presence of at least two witnesses and it becomes operative upon the death of the testator. A male who writes his Will is known as a TESTATOR while a female is known as a TESTATRIX.

The state of having made a valid Will before one dies is known as TESTATE, while the state of not having a valid will before death is known as INTESTATE.

TYPES OF WILLS

The following are the types of Wills

Statutory Will: These are wills made in accordance with the provisions of the Wills Act 1837 or the relevant Wills law of the testator’s state. The features of a statutory will are:

It must be in writing pursuant to section 9 Wills Act 1837. Any form of language will suffice. It can be holographic in nature(handwritten) or typed.

It must be attested by at least 2 witnesses in the presence of the testator

It must be duly executed by the testator in the presence of at least two witnesses.

The testator must have testamentary capacity and intention

The testator is of statutory age.

Nuncupative Will: Oral Will made according to customary law by a person in anticipation of imminent death as to the disposition of his property.There are conditions to be fulfilled before there can be a valid nuncupative will:

The directives must be made in presence of at least two witnesses.

It has to be made voluntarily.

The testator must have testamentary intention and sound mind.

The beneficiaries must be specifically named and described so as to be ascertainable and identifiable

The gifts (properties) must be specifically named and described so as to be ascertainable and identifiable

Privileged Will: This is a departure from the essentials of a valid will in the sense that such a will is said to be valid if it is attested to by just one officer. All they require to be valid is that they must be made by those who are entitled to make privileged Wills and they must be in writing  and attested to by at least one person. The persons who are entitled to make privileged Wills are:

a) A mariner or seaman being at sea. See section 6 Wills Law of Lagos; section 11 Wills Act.

b) A crew of a commercial at air. See section 6 Wills Law of Lagos; section 11 Wills Act

c) Military personnel in active military service However, under s. 276 Armed Forces Act, section 193 Air Force Act there are two conditions which a soldier making a privileged will must satisfy

     i) The will must be in writing

   ii)It must be signed by the military personal in the presence of a witness and the witness must attest to the signature in his presence.The will must be attested by an officer also in actual service or a government medical officer

Written Customary Wills: Where the written customary law will was not drafted by a solicitor, it must be proved to be genuine. To prove this validity, a party needs to show that the testator was an adult, knew what he was doing and its effect, and had made the will in the presence of one or more adult witnesses. A written will is usually a typed Will that has to be dated and signed in front of two witnesses. The two witnesses must also sign the Will. All three (you and your two witnesses) must be together when signing. The two witnesses cannot be beneficiaries under the Will. A written Will is governed by law and statutes. 

IMPORTANCE OF A WILL

A testator's Will permits them to do the following:

Assign the assets to friends and family in accordance with his or her wishes.

Select dependable executors who will take the beneficiaries' interests into consideration.

Make burial and funeral plans in advance.

Assign guardians to minors.

Restrict or eliminate the use of family customs, rules, and traditions

Aid in removing or lessening hostility between family members

Capacity to make a Will

All adults are inevitably able to make a will. Nonetheless, it is crucial to note the following:

An infant unless in actual military service or a seaman cannot make a Will. (An infant is under 18 years of age)

A mentally disabled person cannot make a valid Will whilst this disability subsists.

A blind person can make a Will, but it has to be shown that the Will was read to him and he appeared to perfectly understand the contents before he attested to it. An attestation clause will usually suffice for this type of person.

An illiterate can make a Will, but it must be shown that the contents were read over to him and that he appeared perfectly to understand and approve of same. An attestation clause similar to the blind person above will be useful for this type of individual.

#WillsAndTestaments #EstatePlanning #LegalAdvice #InheritanceRights #FamilyLegacy #LegalKnowledge #Guardianship #TestamentaryCapacity #EstateAdministration #WillsAct #NigerianLaw #Law #AALawsNG #AvielAvenanteLawPractice

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TAX CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FOREIGN CURRENCY FROM BANKS

#forex #foreignexchange #taxation #taxlaw #nigeriantaxation #nigerianlaw #law #tcc #taxclearance #taxclearancecertificate #aaLawsng #avielavenantelawpractice #banking #finance

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Video of a brief conversation explaining that there are limitations to the incorporation of businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) as business names, and some businesses must compulsorily be incorporated as limited liability companies LLC/ LTD  to function legally base on CAMA 2020 (Companies & Allied Matters Act 202)

By  Adeola  Kolawole  of Aviel Avenante Law Practice (AALAWSNG)

#law #corporateaffairscommission #aalawsng #avielavenantelawpractice #business #entrepreneur #nigerianlaw #cac

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For dealers in regulated products such as medicines, alcoholic beverages and herbal medicines, here are the NAFDAC guidelines regulating advertising:

#medicines #herbals #NAFDAC #advertisement #law #nigerianlaw #aaLawsng #avieLavenanteLawpractice

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A brief video distinguishing between the often conflated categories - Tax Returns Vs. CAC Annual Returns

#taxlaw #taxation #corporatelaw #corporateaffairscommission #cac #nigerianlaw #law #aaLawsng #avieLavenanteLawpractice #annualreturns

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On the Assessment of the Quality & Safety of Investment Options Vis A Vis Celebrity Options

#realestate #realestatelaw #land #investment #law #nigerianlaw #aaLawsng #avieLavenanteLawpractice

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On The Tenancy Agreement & Its Real Purpose

During negotiations on tenancy rates between prospective tenants and the agents marketing to them, the phrase “agreement and commission” invariably features.

Regarding the ‘agreement’ aspect of that phrase, it should be noted that this fee is not a meaningless statutory charge always payable along with rents. Many  pay agreement fees along with their rents without an understanding of its purpose, rather considering it merely a compulsory part of the rent package.

It’s crucial, however, to realize that this fee has a definite purpose.

Here is What Really Ought to Obtain

Upon paying the agreement fee, the tenant is entitled to a tenancy agreement document. This document is essential, and by no means superfluous.

It outlines the terms of the tenancy, including rights & responsibilities of both landlord and tenant, as well as eviction protocols, and tenancy termination modalities.

The tenancy agreement comprehensively details the conditions of the tenant’s and landlord’s relationship.

In summary, as soon as any intending tenant is billed for agreement and commission, it becomes imperative to request the tenancy agreement document.

#law #nigerianlaw #tenancy #tenancylaw #realestate #commission #agreementandcommission #rent #aalawsng #avielavenantelawpractice

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ON THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION DIRECTIVE TO COMPANIES TO ALLOT ALL UNISSUED SHARES

For Leaders of Companies:

There was a regulatory directive to companies to allot all their shares by December 31, 2022. The directive stated further that all shares still unissued after the deadline would remain unrecognized as part of the company's share capital until fully issued or the company should otherwise reduce their share capital accordingly.

Kindly note that for affected companies i.e. those with yet to be allotted shares, penalties have been accruing on a daily basis since January 1, 2023.

Leaders of Limited Liability Companies wish unallotted shares should act as soon as possible to issue all shares and hence limit the amount of penalties which they would have to part with to the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Further enquiries are welcome.

#ComplianceMatters #BusinessOwners #CACRegulations #ShareCapital #LegalAdvice #law #shares #ltd #llc #corporateaffairscommission #nigerianlaw #aalawsng #avielavenantelawpractice

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#musiccontracts #musiclawyer #musicindustry #recordlabel #musicproducer #musician #entertainmentlaw #copyrightlaw #musicbusiness #musicindustrylaw #contractlaw #negotiation #musiccareer #musicproduction #recordlabels #entertainment #law #nigerianlaw #aalawsng #avielavenantelawpractice #virtuallawpractice #virtuallawfirm