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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful tool for businesses looking to expand their operations, enter new markets, and achieve economies of scale. However, M&A transactions are complex...

The SEC private equity rules regulate private equity fund managers at the fund level and at the manager level.

On Wednesday, the 24th day of July, 2024, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) pursuant to its powers under section 692(3) (4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA)...

The Companies and Allied Matters Act (Chapter C20) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 was initially made law in Nigeria in 1990 as a decree of the military government.

Employees want to feel recognized, valued, and appreciated, with a sense of belonging where they work, regardless of their background.

The early stage of every business is usually one of the most critical phases for most startup founders/business entrepreneurs. Aside from sourcing for capital, testing and developing...

These are the owners of the company. They own shares in the company. They are also called members.

Estate planning in Nigeria requires careful consideration of legal tools that protect wealth and ensure smooth succession. Understanding the distinct roles of wills and trusts—and how they complement each other—is essential for high-net-worth individuals navigating complex asset structures, customary land tenure, and multi-jurisdictional holdings.

This article clarifies and comprehensively explains the legal principles surrounding individual liability for corporate actions in Nigeria.

A major factor for any marginal field operator in Nigeria, is access to funding for the development of their marginal fields. In this regard, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission...

On 16th January 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released Circular Number 26-1 on the revision of Minimum Capital (MC) applicable to all categories of regulated capital market entities and this Circular seeks to strengthen market resilience, enhance investor protection, align capital adequacy with the evolving risk profile of market activities, and ensure that regulated entities possess sufficient financial capacity to discharge their obligations in a sustainable manner.

When acquiring a company or business, one of the main issues for an acquirer is how to finance the acquisition. Except the acquirer is in a position to complete the deal using existing cash...

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Insolvency Regulations 2022, which was recently introduced by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria.

In very recent times, the world at large has seen an increase in awareness regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, including the resultant effects of climate change and environmental degradation.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (“NCC”) has commenced a formal review of the Mobile Termination Rates (“MTR”) applicable within the Nigerian telecommunications sector.1 The review is an exercise aimed at reassessing the wholesale pricing framework that governs how telecom operators charge one another for terminating voice calls across networks.

There has not been a consensus on whether the laws regulating sports be regarded as a sports law or the latter is the amalgamation of several laws. it is however safer to say Sports law is the application...

On Thursday 8 October 2020, His excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2021 Budget Proposals to the Joint session of the National Assembly.

On 24 April, 2008, American movie star, Wesley Snipes, was convicted and sentenced to 3 years in prison for failing to file income tax returns.