
The Role of Women in Inheritance: Legal Rights vs. Cultural Norms
In many African families, the issue of inheritance is not just a legal matter, it’s deeply tied to cultural expectations, and it then turns to one deceptively simple question:
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Founded in 2003, Blackstone Legal Advisory has built a solid reputation for excellence, integrity, and achieving exceptional results. Our team of highly skilled lawyers, with diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience, is dedicated to providing customer-centric advice tailored to the unique requirements of individuals and corporations. We proudly serve clients across a wide range of legal domains, including financial services, regulatory compliance, company secretarial, real estate, technology, and estate planning.
Blackstone Legal Advisory is a testament to our commitment to our clients. We have successfully completed numerous transactions, earning the trust of over 31 clients. Our team consists of 6 dedicated attorneys. For more information, you can download our full profile.
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On October 19th, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Nigerian Start-up Act 2022 into law. This law is designed to create a legal framework for the development of start-ups in Nigeria.
Last week, we discussed what Probate is and why it is important. To recap Probate is the process of administering a person’s Estate after their death and requires a Grant of Probate or Letter of Administration
The last article explored the procedure for obtaining a common form grant of probate. This article shall highlight the procedure for obtaining a Solemn Form grant of probate.
The 2023 Electricity Act, assented by President Tinubu, replaced the Electricity and Power Sector Reform Act of 2005. The Act aims to bring about the de-monopolization of Nigeria’s electricity generation,

In many African families, the issue of inheritance is not just a legal matter, it’s deeply tied to cultural expectations, and it then turns to one deceptively simple question:

In June 2025 the Nigerian government enacted a comprehensive tax reform through the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 (NTA) along.

It begins like many stories across Africa, with an idea. A young entrepreneur in Lagos dreams of turning her small fashion brand into a global label.
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