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Winding-up actions are sui generis proceedings governed by their own specialised set of rules known as the Companies Winding-Up Rules 2001 ("the Winding-Up Rules") as well as some provisions of the Companies...

There are many chances to invest in Africa, which is one of the fastest-growing areas for investment. These include energy, technology, infrastructure, and trade.

In a breach of contract claim, damages fall into two broad categories: general and special. While general damages are presumed to flow naturally from the breach...

In what will easily pass as a classic case, the UK Supreme Court recently delivered a landmark decision, Prest v. Petrodel Resources Ltd And Ors. [2013] UKSC 34, the made detailed pronouncements which will have far reaching implications on various as-pects of law and certain established Common Law principles.

Every day, people sign contracts without thinking twice.

In today's global corporate environment, there is hardly any business industry today you can find which does not require written or documented contracts.

Mini-Bid Rounds 2022 – On December 21, 2022, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (the "Commission")

Surrogacy is an increasingly sought-after option for couples struggling with infertility, but its legal status in Nigeria remains unclear due to a lack of comprehensive federal legislation.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a significant role in the development of the economy of many countries. According to the World Bank, MSMEs represent about 90% of businesses worldwide.

There is a general consensus that the Finance Act 2019 (the Act), is a welcome legislation which addresses some of the major issues identified in our tax laws over the years.

The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") on March 28, 2024, published a circular reviewing the minimum capital requirements for Commercial, Merchant, and Non-interest Banks in Nigeria.

Foreign persons/companies are welcome to open bank accounts in Nigeria, provided all the necessary conditions are met. This is often necessary as opening a bank account is a pre-requisite...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a new compliance circular addressing data protection and responsible data governance requirements for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This directive establishes mandatory standards for how government entities must handle, protect, and govern data under their control. The circular represents a significant step in strengthening Nigeria's data protection framework across the public sector.

In the current global digital economy, businesses enjoy significant competitive advantage from intangible assets such as intellectual property, confidential data and proprietary processes.

In Nigeria's dynamic corporate landscape, professional negligence remains a critical issue that undermines trust, operational efficiency, and public welfare.

Nigeria's film industry has evolved from informal, relationship-driven financing through the Alaba International Market to attracting institutional investors and private equity funds. However, this rapid growth has outpaced the development of transparent legal and financial infrastructure, creating a critical gap between Nollywood's global commercial ambitions and the documentation practices needed to support sophisticated investment structures.

The Nigerian Communications Commission ("NCC") has issued Draft Regulatory Guidelines for the use of the lower 6 GHz (5925–6425 MHz) Band (the "Guideline"). The Guideline's main proposition is to establish a framework...