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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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Blue Elephants: Repatriating Funds And Doing Business In Nigeria: Fact Versus Fear For Foreign Investors
Can foreign investors safely repatriate funds from Nigeria, and is it possible to operate there without a physical presence? This analysis challenges two persistent myths about doing business in Africa's largest economy, examining the real mechanics of capital flows and corporate structure requirements that determine success or failure in the Nigerian market.
Nigeria Commercial
Gresyndale Legal
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Resumption Of Enforcement Of The FCCPC Digital, Electronic, Online Or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025 ("Deon Regulations") Following Judgment Of The Federal High Court In Waspan V. FCCPC
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").
Nigeria Commercial
SA
Solola & Akpana
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Holding It Together: Using Holding Companies To Preserve Family Businesses
Family businesses are the quiet engine of the global economy, accounting for a large share of the jobs and output of almost every country on earth. Yet they share one stubborn weakness: most do not outlive the people who build them. Studies of family enterprises find repeatedly that only a minority survive into the second generation, and fewer into the third.1 The problem is rarely a lack of talent or ambition. It is a lack of structure.
Nigeria Commercial
SP
SimmonsCooper Partners
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Integrating Sustainability Reporting Into Corporate Governance: The Regulatory Landscape
As regulatory authorities worldwide mandate comprehensive ESG disclosures, organizations must strategically align sustainability goals with business strategy, strengthen board oversight, and prioritize transparency in reporting. This examination explores how companies can navigate the evolving regulatory framework while building resilience and stakeholder trust through effective integration of sustainability reporting into their governance structures.
Nigeria Commercial
DC
DCSL Corporate Services Limited
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M&A/Private Equity

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Mergers And Acquisitions In Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Sector: Avoiding Gun-Jumping
Nigeria's oil and gas M&A market faces increasingly rigorous regulatory oversight as competition law assumes a more prominent role alongside sector-specific approvals. This article examines the growing risk of gun-jumping in Nigerian oil and gas transactions and the regulatory consequences of premature information sharing, operational coordination or business integration before clearance is obtained.
Nigeria Anti-trust
T
Templars
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Startup Financing In Nigeria: Structuring Early-stage Investments Using SAFEs And Other Hybrid Instruments
Startup financing in Nigeria continues to evolve as the country remains one of Africa's four major startup markets, yet early-stage fundraising presents persistent challenges around valuation, particularly for companies without established revenue or market comparables. This analysis examines how hybrid instruments like SAFEs can address the practical and legal complexities founders face when raising capital before achieving operational maturity.
Nigeria Finance
SB
Stren & Blan Partners
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Trusts

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The Rise Of The African Family Office Model
Wealthy African families are shifting their approach to family offices, prioritizing governance frameworks and ownership structures over investment strategy as they transition from founder-led wealth to multigenerational stewardship. This distinctly African model addresses the structural gaps that emerge when significant portfolios grow across operating businesses, real estate, and global investments without coordinated ownership frameworks or formal governance systems.
Nigeria Wealth Mgt
Acuity Partners LLP
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Directors and Officers

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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
SA
Solola & Akpana
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