Nigeria: Shareholders

Corporate governance in Nigeria hinges on effective representation at shareholder meetings, where critical decisions shape a company's future. When shareholders cannot attend in person...

As regulatory authorities worldwide mandate comprehensive ESG disclosures, organizations must strategically align sustainability goals with business strategy, strengthen board oversight, and prioritize transparency in reporting. This examination explores how companies can navigate the evolving regulatory framework while building resilience and stakeholder trust through effective integration of sustainability reporting into their governance structures.

Corporate disputes in Nigeria can expose directors and officers to personal liability when the corporate veil is pierced. This comprehensive guide examines the legal grounds for director liability, from shareholder disputes and fiduciary breaches to insolvency and employment issues, while offering practical recommendations for boards to minimize legal exposure.

On March 12, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive barring commercial banks from providing new loans and specific banking services to “large-ticket obligors” who have defaulted on their existing loan obligations.

As Nigerian capital markets deepen and shareholder activism grows, hostile takeovers are no longer a distant threat. This guide examines two critical defensive strategies—the Poison Pill and White Knight approach...

Initial Public Offerings are frequently celebrated as milestones of opportunities for companies to raise capital and for investors to participate in that growth, but beneath this promise lies a recurring vulnerability on the basis that minority shareholders with smaller stakes and limited control over company affairs, ...

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).

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.

The Code of Corporate Governance for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry ("NESI") 2025 (The "Code") is a set of governance standards and best practices issued by the Nigerian...