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This Non-Compete Non-Solicitation Agreement is designed for use in the Nigerian business environment where companies need to protect their legitimate business interests, confidential information, and customer relationships. The document is typically implemented when onboarding key employees, during mergers and acquisitions, or when engaging contractors with access to sensitive business information. It includes specific provisions compliant with Nigerian law regarding restricted activities, geographical limitations, and time periods. The agreement balances the employer's need to protect business interests with the employee's constitutional rights to work and engage in economic activities. It is particularly crucial in sectors with high employee mobility or where significant intellectual property and customer relationships need protection. The document must be carefully drafted to ensure enforceability under Nigerian jurisdiction, considering both federal and state laws, as well as relevant case law precedents regarding restraint of trade.

1. Parties: Identification of the parties entering into the agreement, including the employer/company and the employee/contractor

2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between parties, and legitimate business interests being protected

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Competing Business', 'Restricted Territory', 'Restricted Period', and 'Restricted Customers'

4. Non-Competition Obligations: Detailed restrictions on competing activities, including scope, duration, and geographical limitations

5. Non-Solicitation of Customers: Restrictions on approaching or dealing with customers or potential customers of the company

6. Non-Solicitation of Employees: Restrictions on soliciting or hiring company employees

7. Confidentiality Obligations: Requirements to maintain confidentiality of business information

8. Duration and Territory: Specific timeframes and geographical areas where restrictions apply

9. Acknowledgments: Employee's acknowledgment of reasonableness of restrictions and receipt of consideration

10. Remedies: Legal remedies available in case of breach, including injunctive relief

11. Severability: Provisions for maintaining validity of remaining clauses if any clause is found unenforceable

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes