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In the ever-evolving landscape of corporate organisations, the art of succession planning emerges as an essential symphony conductor, orchestrating the transitions of leadership and safeguarding...

Company administration is a strategic approach for restructuring businesses facing difficulties and involves the appointment of an independent professional (often called an administrator or manager) who takes control of the company for a set period.

In this article, we discussed the salient compliance requirements of the Code and how FCs in Nigeria can put appropriate systems in place to ensure compliance.

The principal law guiding the starting of a business in Nigeria is the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.

Receivership is a remedy available to secured creditors to recover amounts outstanding under a secured loan in the event the company defaults on its loan payments.

The African fashion industry is experiencing a historic shift. Our designs are now gracing international runways, celebrities are proudly wearing African brands, and Nigerian fashion is being celebrated around the world.

In a recent mergers clearance filing, which we undertook and successfully concluded on behalf of a South African Power and Infrastructure Conglomerate, the FCCPC agreed with our pre-notification submissions ...

Of the many challenges that have stultified the development of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), illiquidity remains the most significant.

An oil and gas company is a business entity involved in the exploration, extraction, production, refining, and distribution of oil and gas resources.

On February 28, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued the Oil and Gas Companies (Tax Incentives, Exemption, Remission. Etc.) Order 2024 (the "Order") which granted specific tax...

The bilateral power contracts introduced by NERC to aid the direct sale of power from Generation Companies to Distribution Companies may be challenged by the liquidity challenges faced by most of the DisCos.

It has become increasingly important for both companies and investors to understand the impact of ESG considerations on corporate decisions...

In March 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced new minimum capital requirements for Non-Interest Banks (NIBs), marking a decisive step toward strengthening the resilience of Nigeria's banking sector.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new guidance requiring collateral management companies, warehouse operators, and commodity exchange-linked warehouses to formally register within 90 days. Entities operating under informal arrangements must now meet specific capital requirements ranging from ₦200 million to ₦500 million and submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating operational capacity, governance structures, and financial standing.

On June 9 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the "Revised Guidelines For The Operation of Non-Interest Financial Institutions' Instruments by the Central Bank of Nigeria" (the "Guidelines")...

Recently, the financial inclusion programme of the Central Bank of Nigeria experienced a boost with the release of the revised guidelines for licensing ...

The ways in which an average Nigerian approaches financing has changed drastically within the past decade and the current financial services market is a reflection of this.