SCUML registration in Nigeria is an important compliance requirement for businesses and professionals that fall under the category of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs). The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) was established to monitor and supervise DNFBPs…
NOGIC JQS registration is an important requirement for companies seeking to participate in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Joint Qualification System (NOGIC JQS) is administered by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board…
NIMASA and its impact on society are closely connected to the development and regulation of Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is the government agency responsible for the administration, regulation, and development of important aspects…
Oil and gas block licensing rounds provide companies with opportunities to obtain rights to explore and develop petroleum resources within designated areas. In Nigeria, these licensing rounds are conducted under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and regulatory guidelines issued…
How NUPRC regulates Nigeria’s oil sector is an important question for companies operating or planning to operate in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) is responsible for regulating upstream petroleum activities, including exploration,…
Why ISO Certification Helps Win Bigger Contracts is a question every business owner planning for growth should consider. In today's competitive business environment, companies are no longer assessed only by the products they sell or the services they provide. Increasingly,…
Why Corporate Governance Matters to Every Business is a question that every business owner, director, manager, and entrepreneur should consider. Many people associate corporate governance with large corporations, publicly listed companies, banks, and multinational organisations. However, corporate governance affects businesses…
Why should audit matter to every business owner? Audit should matter because the success of a business depends not only on how much revenue it generates, but also on how accurately its financial position is understood, how effectively its resources…
Tax disputes can arise at any stage of a business’s relationship with a tax authority. An assessment may be issued after a tax audit, a demand notice may be received for alleged unpaid taxes, or a taxpayer may disagree with…
The Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria) (CPN) regulates the computing profession in Nigeria. For IT professionals, graduates, students and other eligible applicants, being recognized by the Council can support professional credibility and career development. The process involves choosing the…