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Is Your Company on the CAC Strike Off List? Act Before the 90 Days Run Out
The Corporate Affairs Commission has listed about 100,000 companies for striking off over unfiled annual returns, and since 1 August 2026 it is enforcing rules on what every company letterhead must show. Here is what to check this week.
Published 19 October 2026 · 3 min read
Nigeria’s New Interest Rate for Late Tax Payments Takes Effect from 1 October 2026
Nigeria is introducing a new framework for calculating interest on late tax payments from 1 October 2026, linking the applicable interest rate to the CBN Monetary Policy Rate and Treasury bill yields.
Collect Your PVC: Why the 2027 Elections Are Closer Than You Think
Voter registration has closed, new permanent voter cards can be collected from 9 October 2026, and the presidential election is on 16 January 2027. Here is the timetable, what the Supreme Court decided on 24 September, and what every voter should do now.
Selling Goods? What the FCCPC Labelling Directive Means for Your Shelves
Since 19 August 2026 the consumer protection regulator has told manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to pull products with incomplete or misleading labels. Small shops and online sellers are covered too. Here is what a label must show and what to do.
Nigeria's New Tax Laws: What Changed in 2026 for Workers and Small Businesses
Four new tax laws took effect on 1 January 2026. Here is what they mean for your salary, your rent, your bank transfers and your small business, in plain language.
Loan App Harassment: Your Rights Under the 2025 Digital Lending Rules
Loan apps can no longer threaten you, shame you or message your contacts. Here is what the FCCPC rules say, what lenders can be fined, and how to report them.
Abuja Land Owners: Unpaid Ground Rent Can Cost You Your Plot
The FCT Administration has revoked thousands of land titles over unpaid ground rent and land fees, and says enforcement continues in 2026. Here is what the law says and how to protect your property.
The New Insurance Law: What NIIRA 2025 Means for Policyholders
The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 sets a deadline for paying claims, creates a fund to protect policyholders and made insurers raise more capital. Here is what it means for you.
Ponzi Schemes and Crypto: How the Investments and Securities Act 2025 Protects Your Money
The new securities law makes running a Ponzi scheme a serious crime and brings crypto platforms under the SEC. Here is how to check an investment before you put money in.
The Electoral Act 2026: What Voters Need to Know Before January 2027
Nigeria has a new Electoral Act and the next general elections are set for January and February 2027. Here are the key changes for voters.
Registering and Running a Company with the CAC in 2026
What you need to register a company with the Corporate Affairs Commission today, the filings that keep it in good standing, and the strike off notice every company owner should check.
Title Verification: What Every Property Buyer Must Know
Before signing any property agreement in Nigeria, these are the title checks that protect your money and prevent costly disputes.
Remote Work Contracts: Protecting Employers and Employees
Remote and hybrid work is now common in Nigeria. Here is what a remote work contract should cover, including the tax and data protection rules that changed recently.
Employing Foreign Staff in Nigeria: The Immigration Reforms Employers Must Follow
Since 2025, expatriate quota, business permit and CERPAC applications are fully digital, understudy rules are stricter, and visas are applied for online. Here is what employers need to know.
Protecting Your Brand: A Guide to Trademark Registration in Nigeria
Your brand is one of your most valuable assets. This guide explains how trademark registration works in Nigeria today and why you should register early.
Arbitration vs Litigation: Choosing the Right Path for Your Dispute
When a commercial dispute arises, the choice between arbitration and going to court affects cost, time and outcome. Here is how to decide, under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023.
Pre-Nuptial Agreements in Nigeria: What You Need to Know
Prenups are becoming more common in Nigeria, but the law on them is thin. Here is where they stand, what they can cover, and how to give yours the best chance of being respected.
NDPA 2023 and the GAID 2025: What Nigerian Businesses Must Do Now
The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the NDPC implementation directive that took effect in September 2025 set clear duties for businesses that handle personal data. Here is a practical checklist.
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