🔈On March 20, 2025, the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) officially issued the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) as a legal instrument to provide guidance to data processors and controllers for the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). In today’s post, we highlight some of the provisions of the NDPA GAID. For a deeper dive into its key provisions, please read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gt5Z5AJH #aceleralaw #startuplaw #startuplawfirmnigeria #startuplawfirmlagos #startupfounders #startups #dataprotection #founders #gaid #ndpa
Acelera Law
Legal Services
Lagos, Lagos 1,013 followers
Helping startups move from ideation to scale with ease, having not to worry about anything legal.
About us
We represent startups and technology-enabled businesses as they build bold teams and pursue impactful and innovative ventures. We also advise investors as they back these transformative businesses. As a startup boutique law firm, we appreciate the unique challenges of startups and are therefore best suited to ensure that startups have an ‘accelerated’ and seamless ride from business ideation to actualization and growth devoid of any legal, governance or compliance pitfalls. The idea is to free up the startups to enable them to focus on running their businesses. Understanding the needs of investors also ensures that we are well equipped to advise them on structuring deals and funding startups. We are positioned not just as advisers but as partners to our clients working hand-in-gloves to achieve our clients’ objectives. Our team has seasoned legal consulting, venture capital and start-up lawyering experience. We are constantly cultivating good working relationships with key stakeholders in the government, startup and early-stage financing ecosystem pertinent to our clients’ business for our clients’ benefit.
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https://linktr.ee/AceleraLaw
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- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Lagos, Lagos
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- Startup Advisory, ESOP Creation and Management, Founders Agreement, Data Protection Advisory, Intellectual Property, Venture Financing, Fundraising Support, Market-entry Support, Fund formation, Incorporation, and Company Restructuring
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It is Friday, which means it is your time for your weekly dose of regulatory news! 🗞📰 We have compiled the most important updates from the past week, from the enactment of the new Investment and Securities Act in Nigeria to the regulation of the crypto space in Kenya. Kindly watch the video to stay informed! #aceleralaw #startuplaw #startuplawfirmnigeria #startuplawfirmlagos #startupfounders #startups #aceleranews #startupnews #regulatoryupdate
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It is another Wednesday to Learn the Lingo! In today’s post, we take a closer look at the term “Drag-Along Rights.” Swipe to the next slide to learn more! #aceleralaw #startuplaw #startuplawfirmnigeria #startuplawfirmlagos #startupfounders #startups #contracts #founders #dragalongrights #venturecapital
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The month of March brought a significant regulatory update to Nigeria’s data protection landscape. On March 20, 2025, the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) officially issued the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) as a legal instrument to provide guidance to data processors and controllers for the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA). In this newsletter, we examine some of the key provisions of the GAID and its implications for the Nigerian data protection space. #aceleralaw #startuplaw #startuplawfirmnigeria #startuplawfirmlagos #startupfounders #startups #dataprotection #founders #gaid #ndpa
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It is another Wednesday to Learn the Lingo! In today’s post, we take a closer look at the term “Secondary Sale” Swipe to the next slide to learn more! #aceleralaw #startuplaw #startuplawfirmnigeria #startuplawfirmlagos #startupfounders #startups #contracts #founders #secondarysales #venturecapital
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A few weeks ago, we learnt about Anti-Dilution rights and how investor can use these rights to protect their ownership stake in a company from dilution. In today’s post, we examine the types of Anti-Dilution rights. #startuplaw #startupfounder #antidilutionrights #antidilution #startuplawfirmnigeria #corporatelawfirm #commerciallawfirm #startuplawfirmlagos
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To mitigate the risk of dilution, various anti-dilution provisions are negotiated for the benefit of investors. In today’s post, we highlight one of such provisions that provides protection against down rounds. Read the slides to know more📈📈 #aceleralaw #startuplaw #startuplawfirmnigeria #startuplawfirmlagos #startupfounders #startups #contracts #founders #antidilution #fullratchetdilution #sharesdilution #dilution #dilutionsolutions
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Business discussions often involve exchange of classified information. An NDA ensures confidentiality and legal protection. Do you have one in place? Read through the slides for more insights on why you need an NDA. #aceleralaw #startuplaw #startuplawfirmnigeria #startuplawfirmlagos #startupfounders #startups #contracts #founders #nda #nondisclosureagreement
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Today’s post sheds light on the term, “Warrant”, one of the tools used to sweeten investment deals and secure equity opportunities for Investors. Swipe to the next post to know more about this term.