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COURT VALIDATES SINGLE SHAREHOLDER COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Under the Companies and Allied Act (“CAMA”) 2020, private companies in Nigeria may operate with a single shareholder. Section 18(2) of CAMA introduced the concept of single-member private companies, thereby removing the previous requirement that a private company must have at least two shareholders. This …

OUR CLIENT OBTAINS APPROVAL FROM THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION TO OPERATE A RIDE HAILING BUSINESS IN LAGOS STATE

Urban transportation in Nigeria has become technology-driven. Since e-hailing platforms such as Uber, Boltetc, emerged, the transportation sector in Nigeria has experienced an increase in local entrants. In a notable development, our client, FlexxyDrive Software Technologies International Limited (“FlexxyDrive”), has obtained regulatory approval to operate an e-hailing …

THE PROHIBITION OF DIRECTORS LOAN UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2020: SCOPE, EXCEPTIONS AND LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

The importance of corporate governance cannot be overemphasized. Corporate governance plays the role of preserving corporate assets, promoting accountability and ensuring that those entrusted with management powers do not exploit their position for personal benefit. Directors control the company’s affairs. They influence financial decisions and …

BEST PRACTICES FOR PAYMENT SOLUTIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS: A REGULATORY PERSPECTIVE

Nigeria’s payment sector has witnessed significant growth over the past decade. Driven by financial inclusion, the sector has experienced rapid technological innovations. As payments solutions expands, payment solutions companies must navigate a complex regulatory landscape and also maintain efficiency, security and consumer protection. The Central …

AVOIDING REGULATORY PITFALLS: 10 COMMON COMPLIANCE MISTAKES THAT CAN DELAY CBN LICENCE RENEWAL FOR FINTECH COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Licence renewal for Payment Service Providers (PSPs) and other Fintech companies is more than a routine regulatory requirement. It is a critical test of compliance, governance, and operational resilience. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) uses the renewal process to assess the credibility and stability …

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN 2026: KEY OBLIGATIONS FOR NIGERIAN BUSINESSES

The Nigerian regulatory landscape continues to evolve rapidly. As the country deepens reforms across corporate governance, taxation, data protection, financial reporting, labour, and sector-specific licensing, businesses now face heightened regulatory scrutiny from regulators and more complex compliance burdens. Our prediction is that the enforcement climate …