Nigeria: Corporate and Company Law

Tech companies thrive on innovation and disruption, but Nigerian law demands compliance and structure. This comprehensive analysis explores the fundamental tension between tech thinking and legal requirements, examining why the rules that enable growth can destroy businesses that ignore them, and what founders must do to build companies that are both innovative and legally sound.

A viral football wager involving a Mercedes-Benz between Nigerian content creators has ignited a crucial conversation about contract law fundamentals. When does a casual promise transform into a legally enforceable obligation...

Lagos State is one of Nigeria’s most active gaming markets, covering online sports betting, lottery, casino, promotional competitions, gaming machines, pools betting, scratch cards, interactive games, remote gaming and other related gaming activities.

When Kinder Morgan grew from a $40 million asset purchase into North America's largest midstream energy company, the financial structure that fueled its success quietly became its greatest constraint.

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive real estate markets, particularly in major commercial centres such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ogun State, and other fast-developing urban areas. Foreign investors buy property in Nigeria for residential use, commercial investment, industrial projects, hospitality, agriculture, warehousing, and long-term capital appreciation. However, buying property in Nigeria as a foreigner requires proper legal guidance because land ownership in Nigeria is regulated by federal and state laws, and title documentation can be complex.

Nigeria's tax landscape has undergone a fundamental shift with the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, which consolidates the country's core federal tax laws into a single unified framework. This reform introduces significant changes to how mergers and acquisitions are structured, priced, and executed, including the integration of capital gains into the income tax regime, revised exemptions for share disposals, and the introduction of taxation for indirect transfers.

Doing business in Nigeria has become more accessible thanks to rapid technological advancements. For foreign investors, safeguarding business interests is crucial to ensuring long-term success...

Commercial contracts form the foundation of business relationships, yet their effectiveness depends entirely on how well they are drafted. Understanding which clauses to include and how to structure them can mean the difference between a smooth transaction and costly litigation. What are the essential provisions every business must incorporate to protect its interests and prevent disputes?

As international commercial disputes surge by over 30% post-pandemic, businesses face mounting pressure to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting sensitive information and maintaining global enforceability. This analysis examines how arbitration agreements have become indispensable strategic tools in Nigeria's commercial landscape, offering expertise-driven resolution, confidentiality safeguards, and international recognition under the New York Convention.