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NBA launches a digital stamp and seal for law practice in the digital age.
Updates & Headlines September 7, 2024

NBA launches a digital stamp and seal for law practice in the digital age.

The NBA Digital Stamp and Seal is, reportedly, backed by blockchain technology, which has its benefits. It will secure the uniqueness of each member’s stamp and seal, the security of their information, and non-alteration or duplication.

Regulatory Update: NCC announces 14 September 2024 as final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage: What You Need to Know
Regulatory Compliance Updates & Headlines September 4, 2024

Regulatory Update: NCC announces 14 September 2024 as final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage: What You Need to Know

Following the introduction of the Nigeria Startup Act 2022 (NSA), the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Council) was eventually inaugurated in April 2023. But the effective implementation of the NSA has been a major concern. In this article, Gabriel Eze, associate at Infusion Lawyers, considers the imperatives for Nigeria’s startup ecosystem.

Infusion Lawyers contributes to the maiden edition of the Nigerian Business Regulatory Review (NBRR)
Updates & Headlines December 7, 2023

Infusion Lawyers contributes to the maiden edition of the Nigerian Business Regulatory Review (NBRR)

Regulations play a critical role in sectoral growth and development. When stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, and innovators, get regulations right, this positively impacts a country’s level of growth, development, and competitiveness. This is one of the reasons we are delighted.. Read more

ACGAWARDS 2023: Infusion Lawyers awarded ‘Best Blockchain Legal Firm’
Blockchain Technology Updates & Headlines October 31, 2023

ACGAWARDS 2023: Infusion Lawyers awarded ‘Best Blockchain Legal Firm’

Infusion Lawyers has been awarded ‘Best Blockchain Legal Firm of the Year’ at the Africa Crypto Giant Awards (ACGAwards) 2023.  The Nominees and the Winner The ‘Best Blockchain Legal Firm’ had 5 nominees, namely: A virtual celebration of excellence, ACGAwards.. Read more

CBN  fined by the Federal High Court for denying group access to information
Updates & Headlines June 29, 2023

CBN  fined by the Federal High Court for denying group access to information

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been ordered by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja FCT on Wednesday 14 June 2023 to pay Media Rights Agenda (MRA) the sum of N1 million as damages for the apex bank’s wrongful denial of access to information. Justice Donatus Uwaezuoke Okorowo of the Federal High Court delivered the judgment. 

Highlights of the London Blockchain Conference from London
Blockchain Technology Updates & Headlines June 8, 2023

Highlights of the London Blockchain Conference from London

The London Blockchain Conference, the first of its kind, held in London at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, 31 May to 2 June, 2023. Infusion Lawyer’s Associate, Jude Ayua, shares major highlights of the conference.

Updates & Headlines March 27, 2023

‘Law Practice as a Business’, a New Book by Stephen Azubuike, Partner at Infusion Lawyers

Background Law Practice as a Business, a new book on the business of making money in legal practice, has been released by Stephen Azubuike, Partner at Infusion Lawyers. Stephen has a natural inclination to share information with others. Combined with.. Read more

Regulatory Update: Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) extends deadline for Data Compliance Audit Returns to 30 June 2023.
Data Protection and Privacy Regulatory Compliance Updates & Headlines March 23, 2023

Regulatory Update: Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) extends deadline for Data Compliance Audit Returns to 30 June 2023.

The deadline for filing the Data Compliance Audit Returns for the year ended 2022 in Nigeria has been extended to 30 June 2023 by the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (the “NDPB”). This means Data Controllers and Data Processors who have not filed their returns before the regular and statutory deadline of 15 March of every year now  have ample time to do so.

Regulatory Update: Mandatory use of National Identification Number (NIN) for applications to the CAC in Nigeria
Corporate Law & Practice Regulatory Compliance Updates & Headlines March 20, 2023

Regulatory Update: Mandatory use of National Identification Number (NIN) for applications to the CAC in Nigeria

From 1 March 2023, the National Identification Number (NIN) shall be the only acceptable mode of  identification for all processes to be filed at the Corporate Affairs Commission (“CAC” or “the Commission”). Consequently, applicants shall be required to enter their NIN in the appropriate fields on the appropriate online-application form provided via the CAC portal.

Senator Ihenyen to speak at Binance “Off the Charts” Virtual Conference, “Shaping the Future of Crypto Regulation in Africa”
Blockchain Technology Updates & Headlines July 12, 2020

Senator Ihenyen to speak at Binance “Off the Charts” Virtual Conference, “Shaping the Future of Crypto Regulation in Africa”

Our Lead Partner, Senator Ihenyen, would be a panelist at this week’s global conference, Binance “Off the Charts” Virtual Conference, Tuesday 14 July 2020. The panel session is themed Shaping the Future of Crypto Regulation in Africa. The full list.. Read more

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