When do I need a Money Lender’s License?
To operate a money lending business in Nigeria one must have a Money Lenders License. However it is not everyone who lends money in Nigeria that is a Moneylender or that requires the Money Lenders License....
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How to obtain a Sport Betting License in Lagos State
To obtain a Sport Betting License in Lagos state, one must channel an application to the Lagos State Lotteries board. The primary function of the Lagos State Lotteries board is regulation of all gaming...
How do I register a Multi-purpose co-operative Society in Lagos State.
A Co-operative can be defined as “an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and...
Do foreign brands need to trademark their brands in Nigeria?
A trademark represents a company or brand once it is legally registered. Trademarks are unique identifiers that can differentiate companies or brands from one another. A trademark can be a symbol, logo, word...
I don’t like my current given birth name? How do I change it?
Anyone can decide to change their given name at any point in time for whatever reason they may have. It is legal to change your name in Nigeria but there are certain procedures to take just to effect the...
Does a water packaging business require SON certification?
Does a water packaging business require SON certification? SON stands for the Standard Organization of Nigeria. It is the organization responsible for preparing a standard for products in Nigeria at all...
Do i need a permit to convert a residential premise to commercial in Lagos State?
Lagos state is a well-planned city and as such permits are usually required to construct or alter an already constructed property in the State. Ordinarily, a permit is not required to convert a residential...
How can my company get a SCUML certificate?
SCUML is an abbreviation of Special Control Unit against Money Laundering and it is a unit under the Economic and Financial Crime Commission of Nigeria. SCUML certificate is for Designated non-financial...
What is SCUML certificate?
What is SCUML certificate? SCUMLmeans Special Control Unit against Money Laundering and it is a unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The certificate is issued by the EFCC as a proof...
What kind of businesses or company names require special consent?
Section 30 of the companies and Allied matters Act cap C20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (CAMA) clearly states the names that require the consent of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) before...
I just got married, how do I change my name to my husbands name and make it reflect on all my certificates?
Changing your name is not rocket science. It’s quite easy. Here is the ABC of how to change your names on all your certificates to reflect your new name. Kindly follow the steps below: First you need to...
What is a resident permit/ when do I need one in Nigeria?
People frequently ask questions like; what is a resident permit anyways? And when do I need one? The answer is not farfetched, it is hereby stated below. So a residence permit is a document or card required...
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