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Securitising Trademark Portfolios In Nigeria: Opportunities For Consumer Brands
In today’s knowledge-driven economy, intangible assets are becoming central to enterprise value creation. Beyond traditional physical assets, intellectual property (“IP”) rights, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights, now serve as key drivers of competitive advantage, revenue generation, and market positioning. For consumer-facing businesses in particular, trademarks embody brand identity, customer loyalty, and goodwill, often representing a significant portion of a company’s economic or enterprise value.
Nigeria IP
GE
G ELIAS
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Itana And The Evolution Of Nigeria’s Free Zone Framework
Licensed by Nigeria's Export Processing Zones Authority, Itana represents Africa's first digital special economic zone designed specifically for technology, finance and service businesses. Unlike traditional free zones focused on physical goods, this innovative structure offers Nigerian tech entrepreneurs an alternative to incorporating abroad, allowing them to retain value generated by local talent while still accessing global capital markets.
Nigeria Commercial
Syntegral Legal Practice
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Nigeria's New Tax Regime: Do Dormant And Shelf Companies Have To File VAT And Annual Tax Returns?
Nigeria's new tax regime introduces critical compliance requirements for incorporated companies that have not yet commenced business operations. The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 and Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, effective January 1, 2026, reshape the framework for corporate taxation and administration, raising important questions about filing obligations for shelf companies and non-operational entities.
Nigeria Tax
Syntegral Legal Practice
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When A Signature Becomes A Liability: Understanding The Concept Of Guarantorship Under Nigerian Law
The concept of Guarantorship is often taken for granted in Nigeria. The seemingly small request we now hear from friends, family members or even colleagues can be captured in the following sample appeal: “I collected one small loan, and I need you to be my guarantor. Please just sign here, I already know how to pay back; it will not be a big deal.”
Nigeria Commercial
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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