The Non-Equity Partnership Agreement is essential for businesses and professionals in Nigeria seeking to form collaborative relationships without capital investment requirements. This document is particularly useful when partners intend to contribute their expertise, services, professional networks, or other non-financial resources to the partnership. It operates under Nigerian law, specifically the Partnership Laws of relevant states and the broader framework of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. The agreement typically includes detailed provisions for operational management, profit sharing, partner obligations, and exit mechanisms, making it suitable for professional services firms, consulting arrangements, and strategic business collaborations. This type of agreement is increasingly popular in Nigeria's growing service sector, particularly among professional practitioners and businesses seeking flexible partnership structures.

1. Parties: Identification of all partners with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the partnership formation and brief description of partners' business objectives

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Partnership Business: Detailed description of the partnership's business scope and objectives

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the partnership and conditions for commencement

6. Contributions: Details of non-financial contributions from each partner (skills, time, resources, etc.)

7. Management and Decision Making: Management structure, voting rights, and decision-making processes

8. Duties and Obligations of Partners: Specific responsibilities and commitments of each partner

9. Financial Matters: Financial management, accounting practices, and profit/loss sharing

10. Banking and Records: Banking arrangements and requirements for maintaining partnership records

11. Intellectual Property: Ownership and usage rights of intellectual property

12. Confidentiality: Protection of partnership and partner confidential information

13. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competitive activities during and after partnership

14. Admission of New Partners: Process and conditions for admitting new partners

15. Termination: Circumstances and procedures for partnership termination

16. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes between partners

17. Governing Law: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction

18. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, etc.