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Navigate Legal Complexities, Avoid Costly Mistakes, and Secure Your Investment.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Are you a foreign investor, entrepreneur, or legal counsel looking to enter Africa&#8217;s largest economy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Nigeria offers unparalleled opportunities: a population of over 235 million, a booming fintech sector, vast natural resources, and the highest FDI in West Africa. Yet, its regulatory landscape is notoriously complex. One misstep, a missing Certificate of Capital Importation, an unregistered trademark, or a poorly drafted arbitration clause, can trap your capital, expose you to fines, or derail your entire venture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">What You Will Learn:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Entry Strategies That Work \u2013 Choose the right business vehicle (Ltd, PLC, LLP, Branch), register with the CAC, and satisfy the \u20a6100 million paid-up capital requirement for foreign investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 The Certificate of Capital Importation (CCI) \u2013 The single most important document for repatriating profits. Learn exactly how to obtain it and what to do if your bank refuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Master the 2025 Tax Reforms \u2013 Understand the new Nigeria Tax Act, expanded permanent establishment rules, digital services tax (6%), and how to handle a FIRS audit or additional assessment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Expatriate Quota &amp; Immigration \u2013 Step-by-step guidance on obtaining and renewing EQs, avoiding overstay fines, and managing CERPAC applications.\u00a0 even when the NCDMB demands a skills transfer plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Local Content &amp; Sector Regulations \u2013 Comply with the NOGICD Act (oil &amp; gas), emerging local content rules for tech and manufacturing, and sector-specific licensing for fintech, telecoms, mining, and healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Land Acquisition &amp; Real Estate \u2013 Navigate the Land Use Act, obtain Governor&#8217;s Consent, verify Certificates of Occupancy, and avoid common land scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Protect Your Intellectual Property \u2013 Register trademarks, enforce copyrights, record with Customs, and fight counterfeiters using John Doe orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Dispute Resolution \u2013 Draft enforceable arbitration clauses (LCA, ACA), use the new Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023, and enforce foreign awards in Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 The &#8220;Nigerian Factor&#8221; &amp; Business Culture \u2013 Practical do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts. from greeting elders with your right hand to handling bribe demands legally and professionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Plus 25 In-Depth Problem Solvers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Facing a specific crisis? Turn to Chapter 19 for step-by-step solutions to real-world scenarios:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Your bank refuses to issue a CCI<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">FX scarcity blocks profit repatriation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">An expatriate is arrested for overstaying<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A government agency demands a bribe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Your trademark is being counterfeited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A local contractor disappears with your deposit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The NDPC fines you for a data breach<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">And 19 more real-world crises<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Who This Book Is For:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Foreign investors (individuals and corporations) seeking to enter or expand in Nigeria<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Legal practitioners advising cross-border clients<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Compliance officers managing local content, data protection, or anti-corruption programs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Entrepreneurs building fintech, logistics, agribusiness, or renewable energy ventures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Diplomats and trade promotion agencies supporting market entry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Don&#8217;t let legal hurdles kill your Nigerian opportunity.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Whether you are incorporating your first subsidiary, repatriating your first dividend, or defending your first tax audit, this book gives you the practical, actionable legal insights you need, from a lawyer who has walked the path for over three decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Immediate digital download \u2022 150,000+ words \u2022 50+ sample documents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">From a lawyer with 30+ years of experience. 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