In the age of digitized services, regulated entities such as Financial Institutions (FIs), Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) have embraced online transactions and remote onboarding processes to serve a global customer base. Among…
As an employee, your voice matters — especially when it comes to exposing wrongdoing in the workplace that could harm others. Whether it’s a financial cover-up, workplace harassment, or health and safety violations, the law empowers you to speak up…
The probationary period is a crucial phase in employment that allows both the employer and the employee to evaluate their working relationship before permanent confirmation. This period serves as a trial phase, where the employee’s performance, skills, and overall suitability…
In today’s globally interconnected business environment, companies in Nigeria cannot afford to ignore the importance of sanctions screening. Governments and international bodies impose sanctions on individuals, entities, and entire countries to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, corruption, and other financial…
Filing a Self-Assessment tax return in the UK is a requirement for individuals who earn untaxed income, including self-employed professionals, business owners, and those with secondary sources of income. The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) provides a structured process to…
Taxation of employment income in Nigeria is governed by the Personal Income Tax Act (PITA) Cap P8 LFN 2004 (as amended). It defines “employment” under Section 108 as any form of appointment or office, whether in the public or private…
From the 15th of April 2025, The UAE will implement significant changes introduced under Federal Personal Status Law No. 41 of 2024. These changes’ impact is mainly aimed at strengthening family stability and welfare of children. This post provides a detailed…
People moving from one jurisdiction to another to conduct business or seek employment has become imminent in today’s age of globalization. Countries have formed economic blocks such as the European Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
Mediation is a forum that allows couples to discuss the arrangements for their family to try to reach a mutual outcome together. The mediator has the role of helping set an agenda, and manage, and facilitate the discussions between both…