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Practice Areas

Compliance

Regulatory compliance protects a business from fines, sanctions, and reputational damage. It is far cheaper to build compliance in than to remedy a breach.

Who this is for

  • Nigerian companies and fintechs meeting regulatory obligations
  • Foreign businesses operating in or entering the Nigerian market
  • Organisations in regulated sectors such as finance and technology

Problems we address

  • A business finds it is non-compliant with CAC, SCUML, or NDPC during an audit or funding round
  • Inadvertent breaches of AML/KYC guidelines that lead to fines or licence issues
  • No internal process exists to keep filings and registrations current

How the chambers helps

  1. 1

    Review the business against its applicable regulatory obligations

  2. 2

    Advise on data protection, AML/KYC, and sector-specific requirements

  3. 3

    Prepare filings and put simple processes in place to stay compliant

Common questions

Which regulators might apply to my business?

It depends on your sector, but common ones include the CAC, SCUML, and the NDPC for data protection, alongside sector-specific regulators. We review which obligations actually apply to you.

What are my data protection obligations?

Nigerian data protection rules require organisations that handle personal data to meet certain obligations. We advise on what applies and help put simple, compliant processes in place.

We received a regulatory query, what should we do?

Do not respond in isolation. Get advice quickly so the response is accurate, does not create further exposure, and any remediation is handled correctly.

Ready to discuss your matter?

Speak with Sam Onah & Associates about compliance in Calabar and across Nigeria.