Mandel Solicitors

01/05/2026

Happy Workers' Day from all of us at Mandel Solicitors.

Today, we celebrate the Mandel Team for providing excellent and client-fulfilling legal services.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Mandel Solicitors

02/04/2026

How to Register as a Data Controller or Data Processor with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission

The article discusses the requirements for registration with the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as a Data Controller or Data Processor of Major Importance, the classification of Data Controllers and Data Processors into three categories on the basis of the importance of their data processing activities including the volume of data processed, etc.

It promises to be an interesting read especially if you are a data controller or processor and wishes to register with NDPC.
Please click here to read the article: https://bit.ly/4dT4KEc

Introduction The Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023 is the principal legislation regulating the processing of personal data in Nigeria. It established the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) as the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing data protection compliance in Nigeria incl...

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at Mandel Solicitors.

Here is wishing you a happy celebration and may you have peace and endless blessings.

25/12/2025

Everyone at Mandel Solicitors wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2026.

As you enjoy the moments with friends and families, may you have everlasting happy memories.

11/12/2025

Tackling Fraud in the Nigerian Digital Payment System: The Central Bank of Nigeria Issues New Directives

This article discusses CBN's Draft Guidelines for Handling Authorised Push Payment Fraud which is fast becoming a menace to digital payments in Nigeria. The article provides the meaning of APP fraud, obligations of financial institutions in preventing APP fraud, etc.

Please click the link to read the article: https://bit.ly/4q11cTd

Introduction Digital payments have continued to experience exponential growth and acceptance which is particularly accentuated by Financial Technology (FinTech) companies in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has also issued regulatory policies promoting the adoption of cashless transactions...

18/11/2025

Any agreement transferring foreign technology to a Nigerian party must be registered with the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) within 30 days of ex*****on. Failure to register the agreement attracts strict prohibition on remittance of payments due under the agreement to a foreign party.

Registrable agreements include those whose purpose includes –
▪️ use of trademarks
▪️ rights to patented inventions
▪️ supply of technical expertise
▪️ engineering designs
▪️ supply of machinery/plant
▪️ provision of operating/managerial assistance or training.

12/11/2025

Registration of Imported Products with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria

In the last few months, we have received a lot of enquiries and assisted international clients with the registration of imported products especially food and drugs with NAFDAC in Nigeria. We have therefore written this insightful article to highlight the requirements and processes for registering imported products with NAFDAC which is an important requirement before any imported products can be legally imported, marketed, sold or distributed in Nigeria.

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Introduction A pre-requisite for the importation, marketing, distribution and sales of foods, drugs, chemicals, cosmetics and medical devices manufactured or produced abroad is registration with the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Nigeria. Failure to registe...

31/10/2025

How to Register and Obtain License as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) in Nigeria

In this insightful article, we discuss the processes and the regulatory requirements for obtaining a Virtual Assets Service Providers license from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission.

Please click here to read the article: https://bit.ly/3Leq0Ih

Introduction The enactment of the Investment and Securities Act, 2025 ushered in a new regime for the formal recognition and acceptance of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria with the implication that cryptocurrencies and other forms of virtual assets can now be legally traded in Nigeria. Although there hav...

14/10/2025

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is the regulatory authority responsible for regulating the use, processing, transfer, storage of data in Nigeria.

The NDPC issued the Nigeria Data Protection – General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) to provide guidance for compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023. Article 9 of GAID requires Data Controllers and Processors o to register with the NDPC.

12/06/2025

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria.

May the labour of our heroes never be in vain as we continue to build a democratic nation grown and sustained by the rule of law.