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    Doing Business In Nigeria

    With a nominal GDP of over $492 billion (2016) and a more than 180-million strong youthful population, Nigeria, is both Africa's biggest economy and the most populous black nation on earth.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Banwo & Ighodalo
    Banwo & Ighodalo
  • Article

    Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Commission Notice Of Threshold For Merger Notification

    The issuance of this Notice is a welcome step and is evidence of the Commission giving effect to the provisions of the Competition Act.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    AELEX
    AELEX
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Federal High Court Rules That Pre-CAMA 2020 Private Companies Can Transition To Single Shareholder Structure

In a landmark decision delivered on July 30, 2024, the Federal High Court ("FHC") held that section 18(2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, as amended ("CAMA 2020"), which permits private companies...
NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
Banwo & Ighodalo
Banwo & Ighodalo
  • Article

    Founder Agreements And Equity Structuring

    Founder disputes are one of the most common reasons promising businesses fail.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Regville
    Regville
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    FRC Issues National Code Of Corporate Governance

    The Codes are aimed at enhancing management credibility, preserving long-term investments, improving access to new capital and lowering cost of capital.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Deloitte Nigeria
    Deloitte Nigeria
  • Article

    Guidelines For Filing Annual Returns In Nigeria

    An annual return is a mandatory requirement every enterprise, private limited company, or incorporated trustees in Nigeria must fulfil at least once in every year by making and delivering to the Corporate Affairs Commission ...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Resolution Law Frim
    Resolution Law Frim
  • Article

    How To Register A Representative Or Liaison Office In Nigeria

    CAMA which is the law that guides corporate and business-related activities in Nigeria requires any company that wishes to conduct business activities in Nigeria to register with the corporate affairs commission.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Firmus Advisory
    Firmus Advisory
  • Article

    Liability Of A Parent Company For The Acts Of Its Subsidiaries Under Nigeria Law

    Generally, the Nigerian courts will treat the parent company as a separate entity from its subsidiaries.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Fred-Young & Evans
    Fred-Young & Evans
  • Article

    NNPC Limited – Conflict Of Interest Considerations

    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...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Balogun Harold Legal
    Balogun Harold Legal
  • Article

    Sidebrief Partners Lendha To Provide Register Now Pay Later To Nigerian Businesses

    Sidebrief's Register Now Pay Later was born out of the fact that a large number of Small and Medium scale Entrepreneurs (SMEs) are not participating in Nigeria's formal economy.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sidebrief Inc.
    Sidebrief Inc.
  • Article

    Statement On Oath Voided For Non-compliance With Section 13 Oaths Act

    As a result, the respondent's statement on oath was held to be a bare declaration without effect.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Adebiyi Tax & Legal
    Adebiyi Tax & Legal
  • Article

    The Dissolution Of Banks Board By The Central Bank Of Nigeria: Illegal Or Not?

    On the 10th January 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) dissolved the Board and Management of Union Bank, Keystone Bank and Polaris Bank in Nigeria.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Convergence Law Practice
    Convergence Law Practice
  • Article

    The Hidden Threat To Sustainability: Corporate Abuse Of Office

    In the pursuit of sustainability, businesses often focus on balancing profit with environmental protection and social responsibility. However, one of the damaging impacts against these goals is corporate...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    The Independent Director Qualification: The Companies And Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 Vs The Nigerian Code Of Corporate Governance 2018 (NCCG)

    An independent director is a non-executive director with no material or pecuniary connection to the Company, other than approved directors' remuneration and sitting fees.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors
    Punuka Attorneys and Solicitors
  • Article

    The Kenya Startup Act

    In December 2021, the Kenya Startup Act popularly known as the Startup Bill was passed into law. The Act was created to provide entrepreneurs in Kenya a platform from which they can launch...
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Sidebrief Inc.
    Sidebrief Inc.
  • Article

    The Legal Framework And Prospects In Investing In Nigeria In The Face Of Security Challenge

    It is without doubt that apart from regular business and environment related problems, entrepreneurs have to grapple with the security challenges in Nigeria.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Strachan Partners
    Strachan Partners
  • Article

    A Mid-Year Review: White Collar Crimes & Investigations

    Nigeria's white-collar crime and investigations landscape underwent significant transformation in the first half of 2026, marked by intensified enforcement actions and comprehensive regulatory reforms.
    NigeriaCriminal Law
    Babalakin & Co
    Babalakin & Co
  • Article

    2025 End-Of-The-Year Report On The Nigerian Power Sector

    The year 2025 has seen concerted efforts to enhance performance and strengthen investor confidence across all segments of the Power Sector value chain.
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    Dangote’s Fresh Suit Against The Federal Government: Tensions In Nigeria’s Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Sector Continue

    The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria's Federal Government challenging petroleum import licences issued by the regulatory authority, claiming they violate court orders and undermine domestic refining capacity. With the refinery supplying over 81% of national fuel demand in early 2026, this legal battle raises critical questions about Nigeria's path to energy independence and the balance between supporting local production and maintaining competitive fuel markets. The outcome cou
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Tope Adebayo LP
    Tope Adebayo LP
  • Article

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited – "Privatising" The NNPC

    On 19 July 2022, the President unveiled the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd)
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Anjarwalla & Khanna
    Anjarwalla & Khanna
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