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Managing Supplier Disputes In The FMCG Commercial Chain: A Legal And Strategic Perspective
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector depends on complex cross-border supply chains where disputes can compound rapidly due to perishability, fast inventory turnover, and thin margins. When foreign suppliers enter African markets, contractual ambiguities around governing law, payment terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms often leave businesses exposed to protracted legal battles that far exceed what proper drafting would have cost.
Nigeria Commercial
Gresyndale Legal
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The Limits Of Regulatory Oversight: How Far Can The CAC Go Under Sections 839 And 851 Of CAMA 2020?
A Federal High Court judgment has nullified the Corporate Affairs Commission's deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, raising critical questions about the constitutional limits of administrative power under CAMA 2020. The decision exposes fundamental structural weaknesses in Sections 839 and 851, which grant the CAC sweeping powers to suspend trustees and adjudicate disputes through an internal committee. This analysis examines whether these provisions, as currently drafted, strike an appr
Nigeria Commercial
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Tunde & Adisa
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AI Governance: Beyond Adoption – What Boards Must Know In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence transforms business operations at unprecedented speed, boards of directors face a critical governance challenge: managing AI deployment within existing legal frameworks while navigating regulatory gaps. This analysis examines how Nigerian corporate law places AI governance squarely within boardroom responsibility, exploring the intersection of fiduciary duties, emerging legislation, and the unique liability questions raised when AI systems act with agency but without accountabilit
Nigeria Commercial
Gresyndale Legal
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Legislative Update On Company Business Letters
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.
Nigeria Commercial
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Solola & Akpana
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An Analysis Of The Upstream-Midstream Interface: Jurisdiction Over Pipeline Infrastructure
The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 separated upstream regulation from midstream and downstream regulation, but how does that separation apply to pipeline infrastructure that sits between production, transportation, processing and export? This analysis examines the statutory basis of pipeline licensing after Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, how jurisdiction is allocated between the NUPRC and the NMDPRA, and what this means for operators, lenders and project sponsors.
Nigeria Energy
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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Establishing An International Maritime Logistics Company In Nigeria: The Legal & Regulatory Guide
Nigeria's strategic position on the Gulf of Guinea and its status as one of Africa's largest import economies make it a critical market for international maritime logistics operators. However, establishing operations requires navigating a complex multi-agency regulatory architecture spanning company law, foreign investment restrictions, maritime licensing, customs compliance, and local content obligations.
Nigeria Transport
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
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When The Regulator Takes The Board: The Legal Limits Of Nerc’s Intervention
Nigeria's electricity regulator has taken control of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc by dissolving its board and appointing interim directors. This unprecedented intervention raises critical questions about the boundaries between regulatory oversight and corporate ownership, and what it means for shareholders, creditors, and the future of privately-owned electricity distribution companies in Nigeria.
Nigeria Energy
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Pavestones Legal
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Environmental Justice In Nigeria: Seven Common Myths Every Business And Community Should Know
Environmental justice in Nigeria extends far beyond oil spills and conservation, touching every sector from mining to waste management. Yet persistent myths continue to shape how businesses assess risk, how regulators enforce compliance, and how communities understand their legal rights. What are the seven most dangerous misconceptions about environmental justice that could be costing your organization in regulatory exposure, investor confidence, and stakeholder trust?
Nigeria Environment
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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Merger Control In Nigeria: The Sorting Exercise
Nigeria's merger approval framework has evolved from a fragmented system under CAMA 2020 and ISA 2007 to a comprehensive competition-based regime under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018. This analysis examines whether the Corporate Affairs Commission could have administered competition reviews, why sector regulators retain parallel jurisdiction, and what institutional reforms would resolve the resulting coordination challenges.
Nigeria Anti-trust
Gresyndale Legal
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Credit Sprints And Equity Marathons: Execution, Exits, Amd Returns In The Nigerian Private Capital Relay
Private equity, venture capital, and private credit markets in Nigeria are evolving rapidly, with disclosed deal values surging 84% to US$810.7 million in 2025. While venture capital dominates transaction volume and value, private debt is expanding its role in working capital, acquisition finance, and infrastructure. The critical question is not whether capital can enter Nigeria at scale, but whether it can stay, perform through cycles, and ultimately return to investors as distributions.
Nigeria Finance
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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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