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Deloitte's specialists and independent board directors share their insights into the challenges facing today's board members and the strategies they can employ to overcome obstacles to success.

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie (UUBO) demonstrates how strategic pro bono legal services can drive meaningful social impact across Nigeria and beyond. Through partnerships with global organizations and focused initiatives spanning healthcare advocacy, corporate governance support, and access to justice, the firm leverages its legal expertise to strengthen institutions and advance sustainable development aligned with UN SDGs.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance ("NCCG" or the "Code") drafted by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria ("FRC").

The Corporate Affairs Commission has issued a final enforcement notice requiring all Nigerian companies to update their business letters with specific corporate and directorial information by August 1, 2026. Companies must ensure their letterheads display their registered name, registration number, full director names, and other statutory details to avoid regulatory sanctions under CAMA 2020.

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has announced that 31 July 2026 is the deadline for all large taxpayers (companies with an annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above) to comply with the National E-Invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), also known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS)

Despite their significant economic contribution, a large proportion of Nigerian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to operate largely informally, often lacking structured corporate governance frameworks.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on 1st July 2025, issued a Guidance Note to its Circular of 19th June 2025, on the Transmutation of Independent Non-Executive Directors and Tenure of Directors ("Circular").

Under the Act, settlors who are typically petroleum operators, are required to establish and fund these trusts for the benefit of host communities.

The momentous passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill on May 25, 2017 by the Nigerian Senate was heralded by many as a revolutionary step at creating a legal framework...

This is in a bid to diversify the operations of the NSE and increase its access to capital.

A formal letter to Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation argues that the introduction of state police must be accompanied by constitutional reforms that insulate critical institutions from executive interference. Drawing on South Africa's constitutional model, the author proposes that institutions like the police, INEC, and anti-corruption agencies should derive their independence directly from the Constitution, with security of tenure, guaranteed funding, and accountability to legislative

According to Bloomberg, about 80 percent of startup businesses fail within the first 18 months.

Pursuant to Sections 34 and 226(1) of the Electricity Act 2023 (the "Act"), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC") published the Code of Corporate Governance...

In the digital age, corporate governance has undergone a significant transformation. The ever-expanding technological landscape, evolving stakeholder expectations...

While the role of Chairman has become increasingly important as a result of the increasing pace, size and complexity of business activity globally...

The Codes are aimed at enhancing management credibility, preserving long-term investments, improving access to new capital and lowering cost of capital.

On April 2, 2025, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria exercised his powers under Section 59(2) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 to appoint Mr. Bayo Ojulari...