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How to change a proprietor’s signature on the Business Name Form
To change a proprietor’s signature on a Business Name Form, please follow the procedure below; Write an application letter to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) stating your...
A few ways to protect your content online
Content online refers to the digital information expressed through writing, art creation etc. Given the recent change in social interaction, most companies have an online presence. In a bid to promote the...
How do I register my company with BPP?
BPP is the acronym for Bureau of Public Procurement. This is the Federal government agency in charge of contractors, suppliers and consultants in the Federal Government Database before they are eligible to...
How to change your maiden/last name after you get married
Changing your maiden name after getting married is quite easy. The simple thing to do is to swear an affidavit of name change either at the Court or at a Notary Public’s office and do a newspaper publication...
Do I need a license to operate a betting business?
Yes you do. First, you need to register your sports betting company with the Corporate Affairs Commission. Then second you need to obtain a sport betting license from the Lagos State Lottery Board. Please...
How do I register my company for NIPEX?
Nigeria Petroleum Exchange (NIPEX) is a platform where servicing companies can bid/tender for contracts from multinational and national oil companies. In order to register your company for NIPEX, below are...
Do you need a license to operate a gas plant business in Nigeria?
The law provides that in order to operate a gas plant business in Nigeria, you require a license. The Law states that no petroleum Gas Plant shall be constructed or modified without the approval of the...
How Can the Coronavirus Affect Your Business?
So far, there are around 70,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the new coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China, in December and is spreading around the world. The virus which has now spread to over 25...
Protecting your brand from identity theft by Trademark registration
The first costly mistake people make when branding their big idea is that they don’t start with intellectual property. It’s a big risk to not register your brand name as a trademark immediately you decide on...
What is a Board meeting?
Board meetings are statutory meetings organized by members of the board of directors of a company. The board of directors comprise of all directors of the company. The board of directors is the ultimate body...
When should a Board Meeting take place in a company?
A board meeting of a company can take place anytime the company has pending issues to discuss, provided the right notice is given out to the members of the board informing them of the meeting. However, there...
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