The National Industrial Court of Nigeria recently addressed whether employers can suspend employees indefinitely without pay, reiterating established legal principles while clarifying the narrow circumstances under which unpaid suspension is permissible. This case provides critical guidance on the boundaries of employer disciplinary powers and the contractual requirements necessary to withhold employee compensation during suspension periods.

On 4 August 2025, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development ("the Ministry"), issued a list comprising one hundred and seventy-six (176) illegal estates...

The Corporate Affairs Commission has announced it will begin enforcing long-standing but rarely applied provisions of Nigeria's Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 requiring specific information on company business documents. Starting August 1, 2026, companies must ensure their letterheads, invoices, and other commercial materials display directors' particulars and registration details, or face escalating penalties.

Mediation is a flexible, confidential process in which a neutral third party, the mediator, actively assists the parties in reaching a negotiated agreement on a dispute.

The Advertising Standards Panel, established under the provisions of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria ("ARCON") Act, introduced the 2023 Vetting Guidelines...

In recent years, public notices by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announcing the forfeiture of properties to the Federal Government have become increasingly common.

The case of UNIFAM INDUSTRIES LIMITED V. ECOBANK NIGERIA LIMITED (SC.149/2005) was heard by the Supreme Court of Nigeria...

The special and unique nature of employment law often appears to be a challenge to both employers and employees, and it is more pronounced in cases of public service, as it is governed under a distinct pattern...

Since the Federal High Court of Nigeria delivered its judgment in Digi Bay Limited & 2 Others -v- Attorney General of the Federation & Anor on 29 April 2025...

Nigerian companies often seek to reclassify existing Non-Executive Directors as Independent Directors to meet governance requirements quickly. However, the Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance 2018 imposes strict independence criteria that make this practice challenging and potentially problematic for corporate governance compliance.

The law is clear that where a piece of real estate belongs to the estate of a deceased, all the administrators or executors of the estate must act in unison by authorizing the sale of the estate's property before the transfer of the property can be valid.

Nigerian creditors often resort to various means to recover their debts from debtors and their business partners.

One of the key advantages of a trademark registration is that it confers on the Applicant an exclusive right to use the registered trademark for a category of goods.

It is common practice for Nigerian companies to engage independent contractors to execute certain aspects of their operations.

When enforcing monetary claims in Nigeria, obtaining a favourable judgment is only one part of the process, as the judgment must still be enforced if the debtor refuses to pay the judgment sum.

Disputes arising from real estate transactions are quite common in Lagos State, as real estate is regarded as one of the major forms of investment

One of the key documents commonly tendered in court in land dispute proceedings is a survey plan. The advantage of a land survey plan is that it provides a precise description and clear identification of land...

A major issue that usually arises in almost every real estate transaction in Nigeria is the entitlement of estate agents to commission. In many cases, it is difficult to determine what actions usually...

Most employers set specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for their employees, and these KPIs help the employer assess the employee's performance over a given period.

Some contracts insert a two-layer dispute resolution clause which demands that parties must first attempt to resolve their dispute by negotiation before resorting to litigation.