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Silence or inactivity of the data subject shall not constitute consent.
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Silence and pre-ticked boxes are not consent

Consent must be an active choice. A pre-selected checkbox, or simply not objecting, does not count. Requests for consent must be in clear, simple language, and the company has to prove you consented.

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    Nigeria Startup Act, 2022

    Act No. 32 of 2022Signed 19 October 2022Explainer: draft

    The Startup Act creates a startup label for eligible Nigerian technology companies. It provides for funding support, regulatory access and an Industrial Training Fund exemption where in-house training is provided. Tax benefits must be read with the 2025 tax reforms. Programme availability and application requirements depend on the implementing bodies.

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    • An official startup label, valid for 10 years
    • Six months of "pre-label" status for sole traders and partnerships
    • No Industrial Training Fund contributions if you train staff yourself
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