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

The increasingly complex personal, family and business-related issues being faced by high net-worth and ultra-high net-worth individuals and families require equally sophisticated solutions.

This article aims to change the public's perception of the value of the external auditing exercise significantly, how the audit methodologies provide more value-added benefits to businesses...

Majority of startup founders rarely give shareholder concerns, board composition, or corporate governance any thought. As a result, corporate governance is frequently neglected and put off until later.

As a business owner, the first thing to do is to register your business and it is important to ensure that you choose the right business structure in Nigeria.

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.

The Persons with Significant Control Regulations, 2022 ("PSC Regulations") aims to address concerns about the impervious nature of business ownership...

International Arbitration is increasingly addressing Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations in contractual agreements.

Private Equity (PE) plays a crucial role in helping businesses achieve growth. Consider the case of Burger King, a 55-year-old publicly traded burger chain that faced severe challenges...

When Southampton Football Club was expelled from the EFL Championship Play-Offs just days before the Wembley final, it marked one of English football's most consequential disciplinary decisions. What legal principles justified such a severe sanction for observing rival teams' training sessions?

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.

Businesses continuously seek to balance profit-making with ethical standards. One effective approach to achieving this is by integrating sustainable and responsible practices into their operations.

It is difficult to completely prevent fraud in an organisation. Institutions with strong internal control measures can be exposed to risk of fraud or misconduct by employees, third parties...

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.

In recent times, there have been increasing requests from financial institutions to either upgrade their existing licence or convert to other licensing regimes, such as the recent upgrade...

The doctrine of corporate personality, rooted in the seminal English case of Salomon v Salomon & Co Ltd, is a cornerstone of company law. Upon incorporation...