Insights
Legal insights for business decisions.
JMJ Partners publishes practical legal updates, business-facing commentary and regulatory insights for companies, investors, founders and institutions operating in Nigeria. Our insights focus on the legal issues that affect business formation, transactions, compliance, contracts, intellectual property, employment, regulated sectors and dispute management.
Overview
Practical commentary for commercial and regulatory decisions.
Legal developments affect how businesses are formed, funded, governed, licensed, documented, protected and defended. Our insights are designed to help business owners, executives, investors and operators understand legal risk, identify compliance obligations and make better-informed decisions.
We focus on practical issues rather than abstract legal commentary: what has changed, why it matters, who is affected and what businesses should consider doing next.
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Mining & Natural Resources
Mining Licences in Nigeria: Legal and Compliance Issues Investors and Operators Should Know
A practical guide to mining title acquisition, royalty compliance, surface rights, community agreements, environmental obligations and operational risk management for mining companies in Nigeria.
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Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria: Governance, DPIAs and Higher-Risk Processing
A practical guide to data protection governance, DPIAs, higher-risk processing and compliance records for Nigerian businesses.
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Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria: Vendor Contracts, Cybersecurity and Breach Response
A practical guide to vendor data-processing contracts, cybersecurity controls and breach response planning for Nigerian businesses.
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Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria: Data Mapping, Lawful Basis and Privacy Notices
A practical guide to data mapping, lawful basis and privacy notices for Nigerian businesses handling customer, employee, vendor or platform data.
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Corporate & Commercial
Setting Up a Business in Nigeria: IP, Tax, Employment and Operational Readiness
A practical guide to intellectual property, tax, employment, equity incentives, contracts and operational readiness for businesses setting up in Nigeria.
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Corporate & Commercial
Setting Up a Business in Nigeria: Foreign Participation, Capital Importation and Regulatory Licensing
A practical guide to foreign participation, capital importation, NIPC registration, business permits and sector-specific licensing for companies setting up or investing in Nigeria.
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Corporate & Commercial
Commercial Contracts in Nigeria: Common Risk Areas Business Owners Should Not Ignore
A practical guide for business owners on common legal risk areas in Nigerian commercial contracts, including scope, payment, liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, data protection and dispute resolution.
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Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Data Protection Compliance in Nigeria: Practical Priorities for Businesses
A practical guide to data protection compliance in Nigeria for businesses handling customer, employee, vendor or platform data under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.
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Corporate & Commercial
Setting Up a Business in Nigeria: Legal Issues Founders and Investors Should Address Early
A practical guide to key legal issues for founders and investors setting up a business in Nigeria, including company structure, governance, foreign participation, licensing, intellectual property, tax and employment.