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Companies Act Ghana

6 February 2025

Exemptions and Waivers under the Companies Act of Ghana

On 22 January 2025, the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) Ghana, issued Directive No. 5, introducing changes to company classifications and compliance requirements under the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992) and the Companies Regulations 2023.
Nigeria's Gas Infrastructure Fund

4 February 2025

Key Issues in Operationalising Nigeria’s Gas Infrastructure Fund

TEMPLARS Partner and Co-Head, Energy and Natural Resources Practice, Dayo Okusami, and Senior Associate, Damilola Oshodi, analyse the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) in this article.
Ghana Environmental Protection Act

30 January 2025

Ghana Passes the Environmental Protection Act, 2025

On 6 January 2025, Ghana’s parliament enacted the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124), to replace the Environmental Protection Act, 1994 (Act 490) while promoting environmental sustainability and private sector participation.
Risks in Nigerian Construction Contracts

29 January 2025

Mitigating Risks in Nigerian Construction Contracts

Contracts in Nigeria’s construction industry present both opportunities and significant risks that require careful attention to detail.
Arbitrator Appointment Deadlocks in Ghana

22 January 2025

Breaking Arbitrator Appointment Deadlocks in Ghana

TEMPLARS Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution (Ghana), Augustine B. Kidisil, and Senior Associate, Paa Kwame Larbi Asare, examine the challenges of deadlocks in arbitrator appointments in ad-hoc arbitration.
nigeria withholding tax regulations

16 January 2025

Nigeria’s Withholding Tax Regulations 2024 and Possible Conflict with Non-Discrimination Provisions in Double Taxation Treaties and Bilateral Investment Treaties

The Withholding Tax Regulations 2024 (WHT Regulations or the 2024 Regulations), issued on 2 October 2024, introduce varying tax rates for residents and non-residents.

15 January 2025

Nullification of the National Lottery Act and the National Lottery Regulation Commission (NLRC) by the Supreme Court of Nigeria

As highlighted in our earlier published Client Alert the Supreme Court’s recent decision nullifying the National Lottery Act and dissolving the National Lottery Regulatory Commission redefines the regulatory framework for Nigeria’s gambling industry.

9 January 2025

Analysing the Whistleblowing Framework in Nigeria: Regulatory Landscape, Compliance Obligations and Best Practices for Organizations

Whistleblowing is an essential tool of corporate governance, helping to curtail misconduct and strengthen organisational integrity.

6 January 2025

SEC Further Tightens Rules on Digital Assets with New Amendments

In wrapping up an undeniably eventful year for the digital asset ecosystem in Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further tightened the rules applicable to virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

16 December 2024

Securing the Future: Trust as a Strategic Tool for Wealth Management

High-net-worth families and individuals in Ghana often manage diverse asset portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.

13 December 2024

Navigating Online Defamation: Jurisdictional Challenges in a Borderless World

This publication by Femi Oyewole, and Orji A. Uka, tackles the complexities surrounding the question of the jurisdictional competence of a court to hear online defamation claims brought against foreign defendants.

12 December 2024

Criminal liability for defamation in Nigeria: can companies be indicted for wrongful publications?

A business’s reputation is crucial for attracting clients and driving revenue, making its protection essential. However, as businesses struggle with the economic realities, some resort to defamation against competitors.