Nigeria: Corporate Governance

Subscribe
Business law and corporate law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics that involve business and corporate law produced by specialists working in this area every day.
Article
Court Of Appeal Affirms Federal High Court Judgment Regarding Single Shareholder Structure For Private Companies Incorporated Pre-CAMA 2020 – CA/ABJ/CV/1226/2024: Corporate Affairs Commission V. Primetech Design And Engineering Nigeria Limited And Anr.
In a unanimous decision handed down on June 10, 2026, the Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of the Federal High Court that Section 18(2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020, as amended (“CAMA 2020”)...
Nigeria Commercial
BI
Banwo & Ighodalo
Article
Build Fast, But Build Right: Why Legal Advice Is The First Investment Every Young Tech Entrepreneur Should Make
Tech companies thrive on innovation and disruption, but Nigerian law demands compliance and structure. This comprehensive analysis explores the fundamental tension between tech thinking and legal requirements, examining why the rules that enable growth can destroy businesses that ignore them, and what founders must do to build companies that are both innovative and legally sound.
Nigeria Commercial
Gresyndale Legal
Article
Cybersecurity Failures And Board Liability: What Directors And Executives Must Know
Nigeria's legal framework now places cybersecurity accountability directly on company boards and executives, with the Cybercrimes Act, Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, and CAMA creating potential personal liability for directors where failures stem from inadequate oversight. This analysis examines how regulatory requirements converge to make cybersecurity a governance imperative rather than merely an IT concern. The publication explores practical steps boards must take to embed cybersecurity into risk mana
Nigeria Commercial
T
Templars
Article
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Licences In Kenya & Nigeria - What You Need To Know
Kenya and Nigeria are formalizing their digital asset markets through Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensing frameworks. While both countries require regulatory approval for crypto operations, their licensing categories, capital requirements, and compliance expectations differ significantly. Understanding these distinctions is essential for fintech founders and financial institutions seeking to enter or expand in these African markets.
Nigeria Technology
PL
Pavestones Legal
Article
The DCSL Board Pulse: Priority Issues Shaping Boardroom Decisions In 2026
Boardrooms in 2026 face unprecedented complexity as technology, regulation, and stakeholder expectations converge faster than governance processes can adapt. Drawing on insights from 55 experienced directors across multiple sectors, this report reveals the critical issues commanding boardroom attention and provides practical guidance for strengthening oversight in an increasingly demanding environment.
Nigeria Commercial
DC
DCSL Corporate Services Limited
See more

Latest Videos

See more