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Procedure For Removal Of Nominee Directors Under The Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020

In today's business environment, nominee directors serve as governance assets, appointed by specific shareholders or investors to safeguard their interests on a company's board.

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

A Comparative Analysis Of Salient Provisions Of The Nigerian Code Of Corporate Governance 2018 And The SME Corporate Governance Guidelines 2024: Highlights Of Similarities And Recommendations

The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) issued the Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance 2018 pursuant to the power conferred on it by section 51(c) of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria...

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Acquiring Shares In Nigerian Companies: A Legal Guide

At its core, acquiring a share means buying or otherwise obtaining an ownership stake in a company. Shares (also called "stock" or "equity") are pieces of ownership. When you acquire shares, you gain rights to the company's profits and a say in its affairs (like voting at meetings).

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Startup Investment Readiness: How To Prepare For Investor Due Diligence

Raising outside capital transforms a startup from a founder-led operation into a company that must be transparent, structured, and capable of meeting investor scrutiny.

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

The Shift In Governance In Nigeria's Electricity Sector: Unpacking The Code Of Corporate Governance For The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

A Complete Guide To Setting Up Your Group Of Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

CL

Charis Legal Practice

The Foreign Investors' Complete Guide To Starting A Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

CL

Charis Legal Practice

Understanding The Corporate Governance Guidelines For The Communications Industry And Their Implications For Telecommunications Operators

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Remedies Available To Aggrieved Minority Shareholders In A Company: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Mainstreet Bank Registrars Ltd And Ors V. Temitope O. Oshinuga (2024) LPELR-62980 (SC)

Nigeria Commercial

AS

Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Overview Of The Corporate Governance Guidelines For Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), 2024

Nigeria Commercial

DC

DCSL Corporate Services Limited

The Role Of The Board Chairman At General Meetings Before, During And After

Nigeria Commercial

DC

DCSL Corporate Services Limited

From Four Walls To No Walls: Nigeria's Public Companies Go Virtual

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Setting Up A Company In Nigeria As A Foreigner – A Brief Guide

Nigeria Commercial

R

Resolution Law Firm

Navigating Startup Financing In Nigeria: Understanding Applicable Laws, Equity Financing, Term Sheets, And SAFEs

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Nigerian Tax Reforms And The Future Of Free Trade Zones In Nigeria: A Significant Policy Shift.

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Resolving Erroneous Electronic Transfers Without Court Orders: Examining The Central Bank Of Nigeria Regulation On Instant (Inter-Bank) Electronic Funds Transfer Services

Nigeria Finance

GE

G ELIAS

Regulatory Update: Key Legal And Compliance Changes In The Cbn Guidelines For The Operations Of Agent Banking In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

Know Your Taxes: The Tax Reforms And Your Statutory Filing Obligations - A Simplified Guide

TA

Tunde & Adisa

How To Obtain An E-Visa To Nigeria – New Guidelines Effective 2025

Nigeria Immigration

uA

Firmus Advisory

Recapitalisation Options For BDC Operators: What The New CBN Guidelines Mean

In this article, Simisola Eyisanmi and Bankole Oke explore the recapitalisation strategies available to BDCs, from equity and debt financing to mergers and retained earnings, within the context of Nigeria's evolving capital market.

Nigeria Finance

DO

Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

The Counterparts Clause: What Every Stakeholder In The Business Community Should Know

Suppose you've signed a contract, whether as a business owner, executive, or have reviewed the contents of a contract as a lawyer, company secretary or even as a Judicial officer.

Nigeria Commercial

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Joint Ventures In Nigeria: How Foreign Investors Can Structure Safe, Profitable Partnerships

Nigeria is one of Africa's most attractive markets for foreign direct investment, but entering the market alone can be daunting. Many foreign investors, especially those in industries like oil and gas...

Nigeria Government

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Laying The Matter To Rest: Is Shareholder Approval Of Audited Financial Statements Required At Annual General Meetings? Part I

Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are essential to corporate governance, acting as the main platform for shareholders to interact with a company's board of directors and management. AGMs serve as a forum for evaluating...

Nigeria Commercial

Syntegral Legal Practice

Recapitalization Of Nigerian Banks Through Rights Issues And Public Offering: Challenges And Prospects

Nigeria Finance

A

Alliance Law Firm

Doing Business In: Nigeria – Country Comparative Guide

Nigeria Commercial

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

What Is New In Nigeria's Mergers And Acquisition Landscape? A Review Of Regulatory Shift

Nigeria Commercial

PL

Pavestones Legal

How To Set Up And Register A Hotel Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The Significance Of Voting Rights For Preference Shareholders In Corporate Governance

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Legal Issues In Startup Financing

Nigeria Commercial

C

Candelp

Series A Financing – What To Expect

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Startups & Shareholders' Agreement

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Stock Market Delistings: Balancing Investor Confidence And Corporate Strategy

Nigeria Commercial

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

Legal Issues In Startup Financing

Starting a business is never an easy task as there are various hurdles to cross when starting a business. These challenges span across choosing the right financing option for the business given the financial and legal implications of the various financing options as well as how best to secure the interests of the founders and grow the business to a viable stage.

Nigeria Commercial

C

Candelp

Series A Financing – What To Expect

Many founders think of fundraising as a single event. We like to think of a Series A financing as a series of tightly linked actions that unfold quickly...

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Startups & Shareholders' Agreement

The client is a technology startup, founded by three co-founders.Each co-founder held an equal share of the company (33.33%) and initially agreed informally on their roles and responsibilities.

Nigeria Commercial

BH

Balogun Harold

Stock Market Delistings: Balancing Investor Confidence And Corporate Strategy

Nigeria's business environment is under significant strain from challenges such as a foreign exchange crisis, rising inflation, and increasing operational costs.

Nigeria Commercial

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

Legal Procedures For The Removal And Appointment Of Company Directors Under The Nigerian Law

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

SEC's Draft Rules Facilitate Pension Funds' Investment In Commercial Papers

On December 3, 2024, the National Pension Commission ("PenCom"), in a circular referenced "PenCom/TECH/ISD/2024/403"...

Nigeria Employment

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

The Impact Of Minority Shareholder Protection On Corporate Governance Practices And Investment Efficiency In Nigeria

In recent years, corporate governance has become a focal point for improving business practices and investor confidence, particularly in emerging markets like Nigeria. One of the key components of effective

Nigeria Commercial

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Requirements For LLC Registration In Nigeria

Starting and running a business in Nigeria often requires a legal structure that can protect the owners' personal assets and provide credibility to the organization.

Nigeria Commercial

R

Resolution Law Firm

Nigeria's Companies And Allied Matters Act 2020 And The Position Of The Law On Single Shareholding Of Companies

In the recent judgment in Suit No: FHC/ANJ/CS/665/2023 between Primetech Design and Engineering Nigeria Limited (Primetech) & Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN) v. the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC),

Nigeria Commercial

EA

ENR Advisory

Capital Markets Comparative Guide

Nigeria Commercial

CL

CLP Legal

Procedures For Setting Up A Holding, Consortium, And A Group Of Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Legal Framework For Insider Dealing Under The Nigerian Law

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Register A Representative Or Liaison Office In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

uA

Firmus Advisory

An Overview Of The Corporate Governance Guidelines For Commercial, Merchant Non-Interest And Payment Services Banks And Corporate Governance Guidelines For Financial Holding Companies In Nigeria Vis-À-Vis The Code Of Corporate Governance For Public Companies Issued By The Securities And Exchange Commission

Nigeria Commercial

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AELEX

Licensing Requirements For Banks And Other Financial Institutions In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

Single Membership Innovation Is For All Private Companies: A Review Of Decision In Primetech Designs & Engineering Nig. Ltd. Et Al. v. Corporate Affairs Commission

Nigeria Commercial

GE

G ELIAS

Legal Advice For Venture Capitalists Investing In Nigerian Startups

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

A Review Of The Federal High Court's Decision On The Issue Of Single Shareholding Based On The Interpretation And Applicability Of Section 18(2) Of CAMA 2020

Nigeria Commercial

A

AELEX

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

Nigeria Insolvency

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Securing Funding In Nigeria: Legal Aspects Of Venture Capital And Angel Investments

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Nigerian Startups: How To Draft And Negotiate Favourable Contracts With Investors

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Contractual Agreements Nigerian Startups Should Have

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Doing Business In Nigeria: A Guide To Foreign Investors

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

An Analysis Of The Decision Of The Federal High Court Affirming That Private Companies With Two Or More Shareholders/Members Can Transition To Single-Shareholder/Member Companies

Nigeria Commercial

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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