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A signed contract can still be useless in a Nigerian court if it was never stamped.
Under Nigerian law, a signed commercial contract cannot be admitted as evidence in a court or arbitration if required stamp duties have not been paid. Businesses operating in commercial hubs like Yaba often discover this requirement only after a dispute arises, leading to severe enforcement delays, financial penalties, and procedural hurdles. Auditing key documents—such as commercial leases, loan agreements, and service contracts—for proper stamping beforehand ensures your agreements remain fully enforceable when you need them most.
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