Notice to Shareholders outside Nigeria
The distribution of this Rights Circular and the offer of the shares in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. No action has been taken by the Issuer or the Issuing House that would permit a public offer of shares or possession, publication or distribution of this Rights Circular (or any other offer or publicity material or application form relating to the Issue) in any jurisdiction where action for the purpose is required, other than in Nigeria and the United States, excluding California, subject to the “Notice to Residents of the United States” and “Notice to Residents of California” below. Persons into whose possession this Rights Circular comes should inform themselves about and observe such restrictions. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such
jurisdiction. This Rights Circular does not constitute an offer of, or an invitation to subscribe or purchase, any shares being offered in any jurisdiction in which such an offer would be unlawful.