A Legal Due Diligence Deep Dive into Land Tenure Risks in Large-Scale Developments in Nigeria
Ownership of land comes with the possibility of disputes over such ownership, customary and family claims, and overriding government interests, which can make it uncertain and legally risky.
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 draws foreign acquirers looking for scale and first-mover advantage.
Enforcing Monetary Judgments in Nigeria: Garnishee Proceedings, Writ of Execution & Judgment Debtor Summons Explained
More often than not, the real battleground for a successful litigant begins not when judgment is delivered, but when the judgment debtor refuses to comply. It is against this background that the legal framework for judgment enforcement in Nigeria assumes its greatest practical significance.
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
Many consumers do not have the legal awareness or financial strength to criticize large corporations individually. Hence, many businesses operated with little fear of regulatory outcomes.
Project Finance Transactions – Legal Risks and Risk-Mitigation Strategies
These projects are usually capital-intensive, making them impossible to finance using conventional loan structures[1]. Thus, project finance becomes a ready technique for funding large-scale, capital-intensive projects.
Regulation of Digital Platforms and Online Businesses
From food-delivery apps like Glovo and Chowdeck to E-commerce platforms like Jumia and Jiji to social media platforms and AI like ChatGPT, these technology-driven platforms have completely revolutionized individual interactions and the exchange of goods and services.
Directors and Officers’ Liability in Corporate Disputes | Board Guide
Federal Board of Inland Revenue[2] where there was alleged tax evasion, upon being found guilty, the Supreme court of Nigeria pierced the veil and the directors were personally held liable.
Overview of the Rights of Minority Shareholders in Nigeria
Minority shareholders, by contrast, are often perceived as having limited power. Yet under Nigerian law, their rights are recognized, protected, and enforceable.
Cross-Border Data Transfers: An Overview of Legal Requirements and Compliance Mechanisms in Nigeria
However, these data flows raise significant legal and regulatory concerns, particularly regarding the protection of the privacy rights of Nigerian data subjects.