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On February 2, 2021, the Federal High Court (FHC) handed down its judgment in a high-profile jurisdictional challenge concerning whether, and to what extent, it can interrogate the "operations"...

Following our earlier communication on the decision of the Federal Ministry of Interior ("FMI" or "the Ministry") to automate the application processes for Business Permit/Expatriate Quota ...

Commercial Papers ("CPs") have become a necessity for corporations in Nigeria when they experience scarcity of affordable working capital.

A foundation is a NGO, it is a charitable organization or body or association of persons that can be registered as "Incorporated Trustees" under Part F, Section 823 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.

An incorporated company has a separate entity distinct from the individuals who are shareholders and directors in control of the company's operations.

Series A funding is a critical stage of financing for your startups or early-stage companies, where you seek investment from venture capitalists and institutional investors to accelerate growth and scale your business.

In the dynamic Startup scene in Nigeria, attaining success depends not only on innovation and market traction but also on effectively navigating the intricate realm of legal requirements.

To operate as a lawful moneylender in Lagos, an individual or company must first procure the Money Lenders License in Lagos.

The commission in charge of business registration in Nigeria is the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), which was established by virtue of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA)...

Registration of a private limited company in Nigeria has further been revamped by the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 and Companies Regulations 2021 made according to the Act.

It was consequently suspended by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment.

On the 5th of December 2023, the Corporate Affairs Commission ("CAC") of Nigeria announced an increase in the minimum paid-up capital requirement for companies with foreign participation...

Nearly a third of business leaders agree that ESG competence will be the most desired board skill, and Environmental Social and Governance issues are now a critical strategic issue on the board's agenda.

In a bid to strengthen corporate governance practices in the banking industry, the Central Bank of Nigeria (‘'CBN"), on the 24th of February 2023, released a circular titled "Review of Tenure of Executive Management and...

In the last few years, businesses, ranging from limited liability companies to companies limited by guarantee (charitable entities etc.) ...

New technology has made it possible to pay for goods and services over the internet and in many instances, displace the need to handle physical cash.

Capital is the lifeblood of every corporate organization. Every company needs capital to run its operations and achieve its corporate goals efficiently.