The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has announced that 31 July 2026 is the deadline for all large taxpayers (companies with an annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above) to comply with the National E-Invoicing and Electronic Fiscal System (EFS), also known as the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS)

The Lagos State Governor, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode recently signed the Lagos State Electric Power Sector Reform Bill into Law (the Law) making Lagos State the first...

On Monday, July 20, 2026, the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, presided over by Hon. Justice Allagoa J, delivered judgment in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/760/2026 between Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria Ltd/Gte v. Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (“FCCPC”), dismissing in its entirety the Originating Summons filed by the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria ("WASPAN").

This article examines the legal framework governing the sanctioning of directors and other corporate officers in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. It explores the regulatory mechanisms, enforcement procedures, and comparative approaches used to hold company leadership accountable for misconduct or breach of duties. The analysis provides insights into how both jurisdictions balance corporate governance with director protection.

British American Tobacco faces significant penalties from Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for alleged violations of consumer protection regulations. The case raises important questions about corporate compliance with local consumer laws and the enforcement powers of regulatory bodies in protecting market competition.

In today's digital workplace, it is common for employers to provide employees with laptops and other electronic devices to facilitate the performance of their duties. Questions often arise, however, where an employee resigns unexpectedly, is suspended pending investigation, or is suspected of misconduct.

Given the above, one is left wondering whether there is any need engaging arbitration to resolve an employment/labour dispute in Nigeria.

Following the hearing, the trial Court found in favour of the Respondents and granted all the reliefs sought.

On December 27, 2023, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (the "Commission", "FCCPC") imposed a fine of $110 million...

When a company is unable to meet its financial obligations to creditors on time, it is considered insolvent. Insolvency is as a state where a company's financial liabilities...

On July 15, 2026, the Corporate Affairs Commission (the “Commission”) issued a Circular announcing the commencement of another nationwide exercise to strike-off inactive and non-compliant companies from the Register of Companies pursuant to Section 692 (3) & (4) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (“CAMA”).

The prevalent view amongst legal practitioners is that it is erroneous to raise an objection concerning documents attached to an affidavit as exhibits, particularly where the document is a photocopy of a public document.

Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt traditional modes of doing things the world over; thereby bringing about a new normal.

Order 5 makes provision for the Form of commencement of an action at the Lagos State High Court.

With advancement in technology came a manual-to-digital shift in the collation and processing of personal data by data controllers.

The Restrictive and Trade Practices Regulation, 2022 was established to provide a regulatory framework for the implementation of Part VIII and some aspects of Part XIV of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 ...

The Persons with Significant Control Regulations, 2022 ("PSC Regulations") aims to address concerns about the impervious nature of business ownership...

Sometime in 2018, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria approached the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) to subject to regulation, over the top (OTT) services rendered by some internet-based companies.

It is often the general rule, rather than the exception, that most people who hold themselves out as guarantors are ignorant of the implication of signing a guarantee form/contract.

On May 24, 2019, the Court of Appeal in the case of Al-Maseer Law Firm v Federal Inland Revenue Services , held in a unanimous decision that lawyers in private practice are under a legal obligation to collect VAT from clients ...