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The Nigerian Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 ("CAMA 2020"), introduced various changes to the law governing companies in Nigeria, most of which are positive changes.1

In September 2025, the National Pension Commission ("NPC") released the Revised Guidelines on Corporate Governance for Licensed Pension Fund Operators ("Revised Guidelines") replacing the Guidelines...

The anti-corruption drive of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has received its first stress test arising from the crisis in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs...

The physical distancing and stay at home order of the Federal Government of Nigeria arising from the Covid-19 pandemic has restricted movements in major cities in Nigeria.

The National Lottery Act 2005 and the National Lottery Regulation 2007 regulates lottery business in Nigeria. Nevertheless, some States of the Federation have their own Lottery Law.

2015 was an incredible year for cyber security in Nigeria. In May 2015, the cybercrime bill was signed into law in Nigeria by our former President Goodluck Jonathan.

As at 2020, Nigeria ranked 131 among 190 economies in the World Bank's annual ratings on Ease of Doing Business.

In today's business environment, nominee directors serve as governance assets, appointed by specific shareholders or investors to safeguard their interests on a company's board.

The enactment of the Companies Act, 2019 [2019 Act] in Ghana marked the dawn of a new era in the country's corporate industry.

Section 300 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act ("the Act") provides that minority shareholders may apply to court to grant an injunction or declaration to restrain the Company from;

The Companies and Allied Matters Act Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 was initially made law in Nigeria in 1990 as a decree of the military government.

Corporate disputes in Nigeria can expose directors and officers to personal liability when the corporate veil is pierced. This comprehensive guide examines the legal grounds for director liability, from shareholder disputes and fiduciary breaches to insolvency and employment issues, while offering practical recommendations for boards to minimize legal exposure.

Nigeria is a developing capitalist economy. Free enterprise is the norm but there are some important sectors like Electricity and Water that are partially owned and controlled by the government.

The Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance was issued in 2018 by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria pursuant to Sections 11(c) and 41(c) of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act, 2011.

Starting and running a business in Nigeria often requires a legal structure that can protect the owners' personal assets and provide credibility to the organization.

Undoubtedly, Nigeria is Africa's most popular tech Start-up investment destination and has raked in billions of dollars in funding over the years.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology have significantly influenced various aspects of business operations over the years, creating a substantial impact on how businesses operate...

A share buyback occurs when a company repurchases its shares from its shareholders. It is a situation where a company is investing in itself.