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Trends and Developments Contributed by: Moe Odele, Inikpi Sule, Dumebi Onyetube and Inemesit Eton Vazi Legal Vazi Legal is a boutique technology law firm operat - ing in Nigeria and the United States. The firm advises start-ups, scale-ups, and investors across the full company life cycle, from formation and structuring, to growth, fundraising, market expansion, regula - tory compliance and exit. Over the years, Vazi Legal has advised on transactions that have deployed sig - nificant capital into the Nigerian fintech ecosystem. Vazi supports fintech and technology companies on cross-border transactions, market entry and regula - tory licensing in Nigeria, foreign investment structur -
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ing, data protection and cybersecurity compliance, intellectual property strategy, commercial contract - ing, and regional expansion. The firm has advised on significant multi-jurisdictional transactions, including most recently the acquisition of a Nigerian-based company holding an IMTO licence by a global player entering the Nigerian market. Vazi provided compre - hensive legal support on regulatory compliance, cor - porate structuring, and cross-border considerations combining deep local market insight with internation - al legal standards.
Authors
Moe Odele is a tech attorney with over a decade of experience advising start-ups and investors in Nigeria and the United States. She is the managing partner of Vazi Legal, a tech-focused law firm supporting
Inikpi Sule is a legal practitioner licensed in Nigeria with a strong focus on start-up advisory, corporate restructuring, cross-border corporate
finance, investment advisory, and regulatory compliance. She advises start-ups, investors, and financial institutions on market entry, global investor due diligence, corporate structuring, fundraising, governance, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Her work is particularly centred on financial innovation and the evolving regulation of fintech-led products, where she supports clients operating at the intersection of technology, finance, and emerging markets.
high-growth companies and the venture capital ecosystem. She is a recognised expert in fintech and emerging technologies, with a growing focus on AI policy at the intersection of regulation, ethics, and responsible deployment. Moe also has a strong academic background, serving as a guest lecturer in US institutions and engaging in practice-informed research on global tech governance. She is passionate about expanding opportunities for women, and closing the justice gap through technology.
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