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A Federal High Court judgment has nullified the Corporate Affairs Commission's deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, raising critical questions about the constitutional limits of administrative power under CAMA 2020. The decision exposes fundamental structural weaknesses in Sections 839 and 851, which grant the CAC sweeping powers to suspend trustees and adjudicate disputes through an internal committee. This analysis examines whether these provisions, as currently drafted, strike an appr

Kenya and Nigeria are formalizing their digital asset markets through Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing frameworks. While both countries require regulatory approval for crypto operations, their licensing categories, capital requirements, and compliance expectations differ significantly. Understanding these distinctions is essential for fintech founders and financial institutions seeking to enter or expand in these African markets.

Nigerian startups face intense competition for senior talent in a globalised market where cash compensation alone often falls short. Employee Share Schemes offer a strategic solution to attract and retain key professionals while conserving...

Shareholder disputes are a major governance issue in Nigerian private companies. Because these companies are often closely held, with overlapping owners and managers, and limited ability to sell shares, disagreements can quickly turn into long legal battles.

Governance failure often manifests not through headline crises, but through subtle operational inconsistencies—conflicting board papers, delayed regulatory responses, or inadequate record-keeping. While organizations invest heavily in digital transformation and cybersecurity, a critical question remains: who bears accountability for the integrity, traceability, and defensibility of information underpinning board decisions?

Boardrooms in 2026 face unprecedented complexity as technology, regulation, and stakeholder expectations converge faster than governance processes can adapt. Drawing on insights from 55 experienced directors across multiple sectors, this report reveals the critical issues commanding boardroom attention and provides practical guidance for strengthening oversight in an increasingly demanding environment.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL/the League) had been in deep doldrums and lull with regards to investment and visibility.

These new re-categorisations are set out to improve efficiency of payments systems in Nigeria, enhance risk management measures and prevent commingling of payments services.

The regulation of Bureau de Change Operators (BDCs) remains a topical issue in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has repeatedly expressed its commitment...

Under the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act Cap C20 2004 (CAMA) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria the management of a company is squarely vested on the Board of Directors.

Auditing is a mandatory process carried out by a company on its financial statements in order to get an unbiased and independent audit opinion of the financial position of the company.

This is the principal statute regulating the establishment and operation of companies in Nigeria.

On 13th July 2023, the CBN issued the Corporate Governance Guidelines for Commercial, Merchant, Non-Interest and Payment Services Banks in Nigeria and the Corporate Governance Guidelines for Financial Holding Companies in Nigeria ...

Corporate Governance (CG) is how a company is directed and managed in achieving its objectives subject to relevant rules and regulations.

Prior to the enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA) in August 2020, the generally available business vehicles under Nigerian regulatory framework were:

In response to persistent challenges in revenue collection challenges within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), pursuant to its mandate under section 226...

It is no longer just an optional safeguard; it is an essential strategy for any organization aiming to protect its financial health, ensure operational continuity, and maintain its hard-won reputation

The scope of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria powers and functions pursuant to sections 7 and 8 FRCN Act - and the applicability of its section 77 compliance requirements for "public interest entities" ...