Regulatory Risk Allocation in Cross-Border M&A Involving Nigerian Targets
Nigeria remains one of the most strategically significant M&A markets on the African continent. With Africa’s largest economy, a population exceeding 220 million, and sectors ranging from upstream petroleum to high-growth fintech, the country consistently...
Enforcing Monetary Judgments in Nigeria: Garnishee Proceedings, Writ of Execution & Judgment Debtor Summons Explained
The age-old legal maxim: interesse rei publicae ut sit finis litium, meaning “it is in the public interest that there be an end to litigation,” does not always reflect the post-judgment reality in Nigeria. More often than not, the real battleground for a successful...
Legal Due Diligence Deep Dive into Land Tenure Risks in Large-Scale Developments in Nigeria
The land tenure system in Nigeria presents a legally complex and commercially sensitive environment for large-scale real estate development. Ownership of land comes with the possibility of having disputes over such ownership, customary and family claims, and...
Consumers’ Class Actions in Nigeria: FCCPC Expanded Powers and Business Implications
For a long period of time, the existence of consumer protection in Nigeria has been more theoretical than in practice. Although consumers constantly experienced issues such as poor telecommunications services, arbitrary bank charges, defective products, unfair...