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The tension between protecting an employer's trade secrets and an employee's right to earn a livelihood lies at the heart of restraint-of-trade disputes in Nigeria. This article examines how Nigerian courts balance these competing interests when enforcing non-compete clauses, analyzing the landmark Koumoulis decision, recent National Industrial Court jurisprudence, and the statutory framework introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced significant amendments to its Rules and Regulations governing Fund/Portfolio Management Operations, with far-reaching implications for how fund and portfolio managers conduct their business. These changes place heightened emphasis on investor protection, conflicts management, custody arrangements, and cross-border investments, requiring Capital Market Operators to fundamentally review their investment practices, client documentation, and governa

Effective investment management requires more than sound decision-making—it demands a robust institutional framework to protect investors' money and assets. At the heart of this framework lies a critical relationship between two distinct participants: the fund manager who directs investment strategy, and the custodian who safeguards and administers those assets. This deliberate separation of functions serves as a fundamental investor-protection mechanism that underpins the integrity of modern investme