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Ship registration is an essential and necessary part of the use and operation of ships in Cameroonian  and international waters; The CEMAC Merchant Shipping Code as amended on August 22, 2012,...

Whether you are a local entrepreneur or an international investor, starting a business in Saudi Arabia can be an exciting and rewarding venture. However,  knowing the legal requirements is crucial...

Foreign nationals seeking to enter, work, or reside in Nigeria must meet the country's Immigration Rules. The Nigeria Immigration Regulations on work permits are outlined in the Immigration Act 2015...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a new online platform for submitting microfinance bank (MFB) license applications, known as the CBN Licensing, Approval, and Other Requests Portal. The...

Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments refer to the legal process of acknowledging and enforcing court decisions made in a different country. This aspect of the legal system is essential...

In the field of innovative technology, drones are used in different spheres of human activities. Drones can be used to handle complex jobs, offer security, conduct surveillance, and collect information....

A contract of employment can exist whether orally or in writing. It can arise out of any discussion, obligation or instruction to do an act as far as the elements...

Surrogacy is often discussed in the media from a scientific, social, legal, and policy perspective. Although surrogacy is widely accepted as a kind of assisted reproduction for those who would...

Telecommunications services are essential to modern society, which facilitates global communication, business, and connectivity. In recent years, Nigeria's telecommunications business has developed and expanded greatly, owing to technology breakthroughs and...

Microfinance Bank (MFB) is any company licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to carry on the business of providing financial services such as savings and deposits, loans, domestic...

In Nigeria, the procedures for obtaining an aviation license under Nigerian law include adherence to the Aviation Act, which provides a legal foundation for the aviation industry.  Globalization has caused...

Understanding how to protect your assets and the laws surrounding divorce is vital as a foreigner in Thailand because in the event of a separation from your Thai spouse, you...

Who are bank customers?Generally, a customer of a bank is someone who has an account with a bank, or without having an account the relationship of banker and customer exists....

The importance of consumer protection has grown in recent years. Industrialization has led to the creation and distribution of advanced items worldwide. Consumer protection legislation must be broad and dynamic...

Kenya's mineral wealth encompasses a wide array of resources, including gold,  titanium, coal, and gemstones like tsavorite and ruby. Artisanal and large-scale mining operations play pivotal roles in extracting these...

A company in Nigeria, whether resident or non-resident, is subject to taxation if its income falls within the scope of the Companies Incomes Tax Act. It is important to note...

The Children's Act 2022 defines a guardian as a person appointed, through a will or deed, by a child's parent or through an order of the Court to assume parental...

What is a Public Benefit Organization?Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) in Kenya are non-profit entities that work to improve the public's welfare. Think of them as the unsung heroes tackling various...

Adoption, by law, has the effect of transferring all the parental rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parents and terminating the parental rights and responsibilities of the birth parents.The High...

The Law of Succession is the branch of law that deals with inheritance. This area of law exists because people wish to determine how their earthly belongings (estate) are dealt...