On the 2nd of November 2023, the CAC published its notice stating that Companies and other registered entities will be charged full penalties for late or non-filing of their annual returns in line wit...
Public Presentation of the Lagos Court of Arbitration’s Journal
Our Partner, A ‘Tope Tokan-Lawal, attended the public presentation of the Lagos Court of Arbitration’s (“LCA”) Journal of Arbitration and Dispute Settlement which held on 7 November 20...
Welcome to November
From all of us at Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law, we wish you a Happy New Month. Welcome to November! #OTLLaw #Lagos #November #2023 #NewMonth #legal#LawFirm #smallbusiness #Nigeria #partnership #firm...
Lagos State Protection Against Domestic Violence Law, 2007
A victim of domestic violence can report any act of domestic violence to a Police Officer and/or immediately apply to a court of law for an Interim Protection Order. The Police Officer can arrest, imm...
Non-Profits: Company Limited by Guarantee
In Nigeria, a non-profit organisation (NGO) can be registered as either an Incorporated Trustee (Part F) or a Company Limited by Guarantee (Part B). However, each entity has distinct features and stru...
Obtaining Copyright Protection of your IP
Literary works, Musical works, Artistic works, Audiovisual works, Sound Recordings, and Broadcasts are eligible for copyright protection under the Copyright Act 2022. No formality is required to obtai...
Independence Day 2023
Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria’s call obey....
Corporate Affairs Commission Publishes List of Companies to be Struck Off Companies Register
On the 31st of July, 2023, the CAC published a list of 94,581 companies which have been prepared to be struck off the CAC’s Companies Register for non compliance with the provisions of the Companies...
Works Eligible for Copyright Protection in Nigeria
Copyright is a form of intellectual property which protects original works such as videos, lectures, articles, novels, software, architecture, songs, and sound recordings. Subject to the limitations i...
Eid el-Kabir 2023
Eid el-Kabir to our Muslim brothers & sisters across the world ? May this season bring you abundance of peace, progress, longevity, and prosperity. #OTLLaw #eidelkabir #Nigeria #holiday...