Q2 Newsletter (April-June 2022 ed)

Welcome to another edition of the Benchmac & Ince Corporate Newsletter As we lead you through some of the key developments in the corporate world in this Quarter, some news report stands out. The Nigerian government for example continued its payment of subsidy, despite a previous commitment to abstain, and an over 278% increment in …

BreaktheBias

  The month of March is women’s history month for the celebration of the International Women’s Day which is celebrated annually on March 8. The day presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to call for change, accelerate gender parity and celebrate acts of courage and the strides taken to elevate the position …

THE FUTURE OF FINTECH IN NIGERIA: RISK AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

  INTRODUCTION   The fusion of financial institutions and technology (fintech) is unarguably the next big trending industry globally. Fintechs in Nigeria are not left out. According to a census carried out by EY the total amount of fintenchs in Nigeria’s fintech landscape is 290.[1] Examples of Nigerian fintechs include the likes of Interswitch, Piggyvest, …

Admission into Partnership- Ifeyinwa Ufondu

Announcement We are pleased to formally welcome Ifeyinwa Ufondu into the board of Partners effective July 2021. Ifeyinwa has over the years garnered extensive experience in Intellectual property, Corporate and Commercial law, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance, Energy (Electric Power), Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Infrastructure. She provides legal advisory services to the private and public …

World Anti Counterfeiting Day 2021

  Today is World Anti-Counterfeiting Day   Counterfeiting is a global issue that impacts all industries and presents a severe threat to consumer health and safety and generally to the economy. As we celebrate World Anti-Counterfeiting Day, join us in raising awareness on the negative impact counterfeit and pirated goods have on our health, safety …