Nigeria: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Managing Supplier Disputes In The FMCG Commercial Chain: A Legal And Strategic Perspective
The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector depends on complex cross-border supply chains where disputes can compound rapidly due to perishability, fast inventory turnover, and thin margins. When foreign suppliers enter African markets, contractual ambiguities around governing law, payment terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms often leave businesses exposed to protracted legal battles that far exceed what proper drafting would have cost.
Nigeria Commercial
Gresyndale Legal
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The Limits Of Regulatory Oversight: How Far Can The CAC Go Under Sections 839 And 851 Of CAMA 2020?
A Federal High Court judgment has nullified the Corporate Affairs Commission's deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, raising critical questions about the constitutional limits of administrative power under CAMA 2020. The decision exposes fundamental structural weaknesses in Sections 839 and 851, which grant the CAC sweeping powers to suspend trustees and adjudicate disputes through an internal committee. This analysis examines whether these provisions, as currently drafted, strike an appr
Nigeria Commercial
TA
Tunde & Adisa
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Merger Control In Nigeria: The Sorting Exercise
Nigeria's merger approval framework has evolved from a fragmented system under CAMA 2020 and ISA 2007 to a comprehensive competition-based regime under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018. This analysis examines whether the Corporate Affairs Commission could have administered competition reviews, why sector regulators retain parallel jurisdiction, and what institutional reforms would resolve the resulting coordination challenges.
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Credit Sprints And Equity Marathons: Execution, Exits, Amd Returns In The Nigerian Private Capital Relay
Private equity, venture capital, and private credit markets in Nigeria are evolving rapidly, with disclosed deal values surging 84% to US$810.7 million in 2025. While venture capital dominates transaction volume and value, private debt is expanding its role in working capital, acquisition finance, and infrastructure. The critical question is not whether capital can enter Nigeria at scale, but whether it can stay, perform through cycles, and ultimately return to investors as distributions.
Nigeria Finance
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Thought Leadership: Does Every Assignment Of Participating Interest Constitute A Merger In An Upstream M&A Transaction Under The FCCPA?
This thought leadership piece examines whether every assignment of participating interest should be classified as a merger in upstream mergers and acquisitions transactions under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA). The analysis explores the regulatory implications and legal interpretations surrounding participating interest assignments in the context of Nigerian competition law.
Nigeria Anti-trust
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Digitising Appellate Justice: A Review Of The Supreme Court Electronic Filing Practice Directions, 2026
Nigeria's Supreme Court has introduced mandatory electronic filing requirements through new Practice Directions that fundamentally transform appellate procedure. The reforms mandate OCR-enabled document uploads, impose strict timelines with financial penalties for non-compliance, and introduce substantial transmission fees that raise questions about access to justice.
Nigeria Litigation
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Beyond The Brick: The Regulatory Evolution Of Building Insurance In Nigeria Under The Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA 2025): Key Changes And Implications For The Construction Industry.
Nigeria's Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 fundamentally transforms construction insurance obligations, expanding mandatory coverage from buildings exceeding two floors to those exceeding one floor while introducing stricter penalties and tech-driven enforcement mechanisms. How will these sweeping changes affect developers, contractors, and project financiers navigating the transition from a historically weak compliance culture to a data-centric regulatory framework?
Nigeria Insurance
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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners
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Startup Financing In Nigeria: Structuring Early-stage Investments Using SAFEs And Other Hybrid Instruments
Startup financing in Nigeria continues to evolve as the country remains one of Africa's four major startup markets, yet early-stage fundraising presents persistent challenges around valuation, particularly for companies without established revenue or market comparables. This analysis examines how hybrid instruments like SAFEs can address the practical and legal complexities founders face when raising capital before achieving operational maturity.
Nigeria Finance
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Private Equity & Venture Capital In Nigeria: Investor Legal Guide
Nigeria has emerged as a leading destination for private equity and venture capital in Africa, with $3 billion invested across 404 transactions between 2020 and 2024. The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act 2025 introduces comprehensive regulatory oversight for PE and VC funds, bringing enhanced investor protection, stricter compliance requirements, and clearer operational frameworks to this rapidly evolving market.
Nigeria Finance
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
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Tax Reforms: Understanding The Guidelines On The Taxation Of Virtual Assets
Nigeria's Revenue Service has issued comprehensive guidelines establishing a uniform framework for taxing virtual assets and cryptocurrency transactions. The new rules adopt a substance-over-form approach, focusing on the economic nature of digital asset transactions rather than their technical labels. These guidelines clarify tax treatment, compliance obligations, and administrative procedures for all persons engaged in virtual asset activities under Nigerian law.
Nigeria Tax
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WTS Blackwoodstone
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Merger Control In Nigeria: The Sorting Exercise
Nigeria's merger approval framework has evolved from a fragmented system under CAMA 2020 and ISA 2007 to a comprehensive competition-based regime under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018. This analysis examines whether the Corporate Affairs Commission could have administered competition reviews, why sector regulators retain parallel jurisdiction, and what institutional reforms would resolve the resulting coordination challenges.
Nigeria Anti-trust
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