221 results found

In Nigeria's economy, startups have emerged as a significant driving force, playing a role in fostering innovation, job generation, and overall economic expansion.

With the emergence of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 and the ever-efficient Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, the incorporation of a pharmaceutical company has been simplified...

The Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAP C20, LFN 2004 ("CAMA") imposes duties, responsibilities and statutory obligations on the members...

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for foreign investors because of its large consumer market, natural resources, technology sector, financial services industry, real estate opportunities, and growing demand for professional services.

It is generally acceptable that two heads are better than one. Perhaps this is what informed the provision of section 246(1) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20 LFN 2004 which provides that every company shall have a minimum of two directors.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at plenary, considered and adopted all the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act ...

On 25th July 2023, the Corporate Affairs Commission ("the Commission") in partnership with the NBA-SBL organised a training workshop on the use of the Beneficial Ownership Register ("BOR").

On 1st March, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission ("NCC or the Commission") approved Guidelines on Corporate Governance for the Communications Industry 2024...

Every company, whether private or public, must have a secretary except a small company.

Whistleblowing is a very effective but still under utilised as a corporate governance tool in Nigeria. Whistleblowing serves many purposes, the most commonplace being that it allows...

The shareholder's right of pre-emption stands as a cornerstone in corporate governance, embodying principles of equity, transparency, and shareholder protection.

As of January 2023, Rwanda had about 5 million internet users with the country's internet penetration rate standing at 30.5% of the total population of 13.78 million.

As Nigeria continues to witness a steady rise in foreign direct investment, the demand for a more robust and transparent corporate governance framework has become paramount.

On the 29th of April, 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (" CBN"), the apex regulatory body for banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria created under the CBN Act 2007 ("CBN Act")...

On August 3, 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN"), took another step in furtherance of its commitment towards the promotion of an efficient and credible payment system in the country...

Companies are incorporated for various reasons among which includes to generate profit and staying a going concern in order to ensure Return on Investment for its investors and shareholders by way of dividends.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate decision-making across financial services, insurance, and human resources, but when automated systems cause harm, determining accountability becomes complex. This analysis examines how Nigerian corporate governance frameworks address the legal, regulatory, and reputational risks that arise when organizations deploy AI-driven decision-making tools.

This article delves into the underlying reasons that make filing annual returns obligatory and why it should never be regarded as an optional chore for businesses.