Understanding Vesting and Sweat Equity in Nigerian Startups. When you’re starting a business, few things feel more exciting than sharing the dream with a co-founder. Someone who believes in the vision just as much as you do. You have found someone who shares your vision, passion, and drive. But what happens when that person walks… Continue reading The Founder Left…… Now What?
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Clean Cap Table, Strong Startup: How to Build a Company Investors Want to Back
Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com Every startup begins with a dream: often a big idea, a few co-founders, and the passion to build something valuable. But as your startup grows, so does the need to organize what lies behind the product: your structure, your agreements, and your cap table. For many Nigerian startups, the… Continue reading Clean Cap Table, Strong Startup: How to Build a Company Investors Want to Back
Why Every Nigerian Business Needs a Trademark.Â
In Nigeria, many entrepreneurs stop at registering their business names with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), assuming this provides them with full legal protection. However, CAC registration, while crucial for legal recognition, does not grant exclusive rights to use the name in commercial trade. For true brand protection, businesses must go further — they must… Continue reading Why Every Nigerian Business Needs a Trademark.Â
Landowner–Developer Joint Ventures: Structuring Deals That Actually Work
Photo by @akb.ph on Pexels.com Joint ventures (JVs) between landowners and real estate developers have become a popular model for property development in Nigeria. When structured well, JVs offer a win-win: landowners unlock value from their land, and developers avoid the high upfront cost of land acquisition. Unfortunately, too many JV arrangements fail, often because… Continue reading Landowner–Developer Joint Ventures: Structuring Deals That Actually Work
The Hidden Legal Risks That Can Sink Your Real Estate Business — And How to Avoid Them at Every Stage.
Nigeria’s real estate landscape is expanding rapidly, but so are the legal challenges that threaten to derail even the most promising developments. For companies that offer full-spectrum real estate services, i.e. — from land acquisition to building, sales, leasing, and facility management — these risks multiply across every stage of the value chain. Therefore, when… Continue reading The Hidden Legal Risks That Can Sink Your Real Estate Business — And How to Avoid Them at Every Stage.
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