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The law of the land has provided a fair and even ground for all persons, nationals, and non-nationals, to prospect, actualize and carry on business in Nigeria subject to the applicable regulations.

Corporate and commercial law encompasses a wide range of legal services that cater to the needs of businesses, from small enterprises to multinational corporations.

1.1 Please set out the various regimes applicable to recognising and enforcing judgments in your jurisdiction and the names of the countries to which such special regimes apply.

The Land Use Act of 1978 is one of the most important legal frameworks governing land ownership and management in Nigeria.

On June 12, 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian data privacy and protection jurisprudence.

Nigeria has experienced a rapid digital transition in the modern period, with e-commerce standing out among other sectors. The explosion of internet transactions has not only changed...

The companies and allied matters act 2020, otherwise termed CAMA 2020, is a primary legislation enacted to provide for the establishment of the corporate affairs commission and guide the processes...

For many foreign investors entering Nigeria's fast-growing markets, profitability is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in how much of those profits...

Globally, the maritime industry is susceptible to disputes due to the technical nature of the industry. The maritime industry comprises various contractual relations and transactions, which sometimes result in disputes...

The Nigerian Central Bank announced on June 3, 2024, that Heritage Bank's banking license had been revoked and that the National Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) was appointed as the bank's...

Day after day, an increasing number of businesses are incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and systems into their operations to process customers’ personal data, analyse information, and automate decision-making processes. The reason for this growing adoption is not difficult to appreciate, as AI tools/AI systems are capable of processing, analysing, and extracting insights from vast and complex datasets with precision, consistency, and objectivity in seconds, far beyond human capabilities if replicated within the same timeframe.

Air travel is one of the greatest inventions of the modern era, rightly occupying a vital part of human civilization with a cumulative interlace and exchange of rights and responsibilities.

Shareholder disputes are a major governance issue in Nigerian private companies. Because these companies are often closely held, with overlapping owners and managers, and limited ability to sell shares, disagreements can quickly turn into long legal battles.

Also, Lagos has a large and diverse population, leading to a higher number of legal disputes, both civil and criminal. This creates a need for more lawyers and law firms to cater to the legal needs...

To combat the longstanding problem of homelessness in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on the 5th of August 2013, issued the Regulatory and Supervisory Guidelines...

Nigeria is notably a jurisdiction which favours creditors, particularly in the context of debts held by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), which oversees...

To encourage compliance with Anti Money Laundering, combating the financing of Terrorism laws and regulations, and protect financial institutions from being used for financial crimes, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a new regulation in 2022.

Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed an explosion in startups, one that has not only reshaped the economic landscape but also positioned the country as a leading hub for innovation in Africa.