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With much excitement, we are happy to announce the successful conclusion of Season 2 of the inspiring reality TV show, 40 and Fabulous! ✨ Marcus-Okoko & Co had a dedicated team on hand within its TEA (Technology, Entertainment and Agriculture) Practice Group, to provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance in support of this laudable and
Read MoreTHE PRECARIOUS PERCH: SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IN CASES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FAILURE IN NIGERIAN COMPANIES
BY; Marlon Ayakpo “A company’s primary responsibility is to its shareholders.” – Milton Friedman Abstract: Effective corporate governance is essential for fostering investor confidence and economic development. However, corporate governance failures pose significant challenges to companies. This Article explores the nature and prevalence of these failures and their impact on fundamental shareholder rights like
Read MoreUPDATE ON THE EXPATRIATE EMPLOYMENT LEVY
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), on the 27th of February, 2024 issued a directive to Companies with expatriate employees to pay an annual Expatriate Employment Levy (“EEL”). This directive was aimed at reducing the reliance on imported labour and, ultimately, ensuring that expatriates are employed only when no Nigerian candidate possesses the requisite skills
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Nigeria’s new Expatriate Employment Levy
INTRODUCTION The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), on the 27th of February, 2024 issued a directive to Companies with expatriate employees to pay an annual Expatriate Employment Levy (“EEL”). This directive is aimed at reducing the reliance on imported labour and, ultimately, ensuring that expatriates are employed only when no Nigerian candidate possesses the
Read MoreProtecting Artistic Works in Nollywood and the Music Industry; Safeguarding Nigeria’s Creative Legacy.
By; Hannah Kalejaiye-Olumolu INTRODUCTION Nigeria’s entertainment industry is a vibrant force, a fusion of cultural expression and economic activity. The film sector, known globally as Nollywood, and the pulsating rhythms of the Nigerian music scene, are not just platforms for storytelling and artistic expression but also significant contributors to the nation’s GDP. This
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Foreign Direct Investments: Navigating Nigeria’s Legal frameworks.
By; Eseoghene Gift Aror Introduction: Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) are a form of cross-border investment where an investor from one nation establishes significant influence over an enterprise in another nation. FDI is an instrumental aspect of global economic integration, fostering lasting connections between economies. It facilitates technology transfer, enhances international trade by accessing foreign markets,
Read MoreTHE NIGERIAN PETROLEUM INDUSTRY: HYDROCARBON TAXATION IN NIGERIA
By; Marlon Ayakpo THE NIGERIAN PETROLEUM INDUSTRY: HYDROCARBON TAXATION IN NIGERIA “A century ago, petroleum – what we call oil – was just an obscure commodity; today it is almost as vital to human existence as water.” James Buchan The Nigerian petroleum industry stands as a vital cornerstone of the country’s economy, holding significant influence
Read MoreMarcus-Okoko & Co. and Junction Law advise Technip Energies, France on UTM Offshore FLNG Project.
By ; Marcus-Okoko & Co. We are thrilled to announce that Marcus-Okoko & Co. acted as a Nigerian Project Counsel in advising Technip Energies, France on a groundbreaking project – a Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract exceeding $5 billion for a 1.2-million tonne/year (tpy) floating LNG (FLNG) plant at the Yoho field in offshore
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Blockchain And Digital Finance: Regulatory Issues And Possibilities
By; Oghenero Ewherido INTRODUCTION Over a decade ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the unknown person or group behind bitcoin described how blockchain technology could be used to solve the double-spending problem. Over a decade later and blockchain is now completely changing the ways we think about and use digital currencies. From the widespread acceptance and use of
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Robot Rights: The Legal Impacts Of Artificial Intelligence
By; Oghenero Ewherido INTRODUCTION Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used by lawyers in modern day practice to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the services they render. Although AI offers numerous ground-breaking advantages, it is important to also consider the wider effects it has on various industries. The increasing use of AI in legal
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