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Nigeria's competition law journey is still relatively young, but its impact on market behaviour, regulatory thinking, and business strategy is already becoming evident.

Venture capital firms in Nigeria are gradually becoming a regular part of the startup conversation. In the last 3 years, we have witnessed an increased activity of local and international VC firms...

Can foreign investors safely repatriate funds from Nigeria, and is it possible to operate there without a physical presence? This analysis challenges two persistent myths about doing business in Africa's largest economy, examining the real mechanics of capital flows and corporate structure requirements that determine success or failure in the Nigerian market.

If you have ever wondered why the concept of "ESG" is so popular among investors and business owners, it is because it refers to a variety of issues that might affect a company's potential to generate long-term value.

Founded by a 19-year-old Standford drop-out in 2003, the story of Theranos, a Med-Tech Start-up in Silicon Valley is one to consider.

Against this background, some of the significant innovations of the Bill are highlighted below.

The enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (“CAMA 2020”) introduced a significant development in Nigerian corporate law by permitting the incorporation of private companies with a single shareholder1. This represented a departure from the position under the repealed Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990, which required every company to have a minimum of two shareholders.

Section 293 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990 mandates all companies in Nigeria to have a Company Secretary. In a bid to boost the ease of doing business in Nigeria, the Companies and Allied Matters Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2018 ...

In recent years, Africa has been labelled the continent of innovation, reflective of its burgeoning population and talented youth.

As stated in our previous article, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the FCCPC") on August 18, 2022, issued the "Limited Interim Regulatory/Registration Framework and Guidelines...

Nigerian law prohibits foreign companies from carrying on business in Nigeria without f irst registering under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.

When a Nigerian company descends into distress, the instinctive response of lawyers, bankers, and financial advisers is to focus on the balance sheet, to renegotiate debt, restructure credit facilities, and manage...

Section 263 (3) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act ("the CAMA") provides that;

A Company limited by guarantee is a non-profit company registered solely for promoting objectives such as art, culture, science, education, religion, etc.

Investing in Nigerian startups and companies offers significant opportunities, but it also comes with unique challenges that demand careful evaluation.

Under Section 299 of the CAMA, any wrong done against the Company can only be remedied by the Company.

Annual general meetings (AGMs) are integral components of corporate governance in Nigeria. Words like resolutions, proxies, votes, shares, directors and investors though synonymous...