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One of the recent developments that took place in the capital market and has been of particular interest to Small and Medium Enterprises and startups is the introduction of the Growth Board of the Nigerian Exchange.

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.

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...

Across Nigeria, air pollution, contaminated water and degraded land raise critical legal questions about regulatory responsibility, corporate accountability and remedies for environmental harm. This article examines how environmental justice provides a framework for fair protection under environmental laws, meaningful community participation and effective access to justice when environmental obligations are breached. It explores the legal challenges of balancing economic development with environmental prote

Nigeria's Constitution grants the National Assembly investigative powers to support lawmaking and expose corruption, but recent cases reveal legislative committees increasingly overstepping...

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) play a crucial and strategic role in enabling companies to drive growth, foster innovation, and sustain a competitive edge. In Nigeria, a growing number of businesses are restructuring...

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

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.

Shareholder conflicts remain one of the most significant threats to the smooth operation and long-term sustainability of a company. These disputes typically arise when shareholders disagree on key issues such as management decisions, business operations, financial policies, or the general direction of the company..

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")...

The measure of a company's success is beyond the traditional balance sheet to include its broader impact on the world. This shift is defined by Environmental, Social, and Governance (‘ESG') principles...

The recent allegations surrounding Ezra Olubi, co-founder of Paystack, have thrust into the public arena a pertinent question that will give governance professionals something serious to ponder on...

Nigeria's Central Bank has proposed sweeping reforms to its financial holding company framework, introducing stricter capital requirements, enhanced governance standards, and tighter controls on intra-group transactions. Will these changes strengthen the resilience of banking groups or impose excessive regulatory burdens on an already complex financial sector?

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.

The increasing prominence of ESG considerations has materially altered global finance architecture, yet financial crime risk remains treated as a peripheral compliance concern.

There is no doubt that the world we live in today is continuously evolving and industries are constantly experiencing changes and modifications to make processes faster and more seamless, and to improve output.

Mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) transactions remain a significant tool for corporate restructuring, market expansion, capital consolidation, and strategic repositioning in Nigeria. M&A transactions operate within a structured legal and regulatory framework anchored principally on the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (“FCCPA”),...

Affected Entities are required to conduct at least annually; or more often in companies with complex operations, a thorough risk assessment covering all aspects of their business and ensure that mitigating strategies have been put in place to manage identified risks.