Many land purchasers assume that once they have paid for land and obtained a deed, their ownership is secure. However, recent reaffirmations of long-established principles...
Land remains one of the most valuable assets in Nigeria, yet it is also one of the sectors most affected by fraud. Every year, individuals and businesses lose substantial...
One of the most overlooked corporate governance risks is the assumption that every individual acting as a director has been legally appointed to that position. In practice, many companies...
Nigeria remains one of Africa's most attractive investment destinations, offering opportunities across sectors such as fintech, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and telecommunications. However, acquiring shares in a Nigerian company...
Africa loses billions of dollars annually to cyberattacks, yet many organisations remain unable to confidently answer a fundamental question from regulators, investors, customers, or directors: "How secure are we?"
The Investments and Securities Act requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to look beyond the commercial benefits of a merger. The SEC must assess whether the transaction is...
Case: KUNSHAN INT'L LTD & ANOR v. MANLAY HOLDINGS LTD & ORS
The Court of Appeal clarified a critical distinction between owning shares in a Nigerian company and carrying on...
A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) is often chosen because it offers flexibility while protecting partners from personal liability. However, many business owners are unaware that this protection can be...
A prospective buyer finds the perfect piece of land.
The seller appears legitimate. He produces a Power of Attorney and insists that he has authority over the property. The buyer...
A businessman travels abroad and grants his trusted associate a Power of Attorney over his property in Nigeria.
Years later, the associate begins acting as though the property belongs to...