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RECOVERY OF RENTED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN LAGOS STATE

Introduction Tenancy disputes are some of the most common property disputes in Nigeria. They also rank amongst the most litigated matters in Nigeria. As in other transactions, where parties freely determine their rights and obligations, parties to a tenancy agreement, though free to negotiate the …

UNDUE DELAY OF LITIGATIONS: AN ABUSE OF COURT PROCESS

Introduction The Nigerian judiciary, as the custodian of justice and the rule of law, is constitutionally empowered to ensure that justice is administered fairly, impartially, and within a reasonable timeframe. Although there are other means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) but the court system remains …

EMPLOYER’S DUTY TO RECALL SUSPENDED EMPLOYEE: CASE REVIEW OF JATO SUNDAY DANIEL V. BUA INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Introduction Under Nigerian law, employers have several inherent powers, including power to discipline employees in deserving circumstances. One of such disciplinary powers is the power to suspend employees. The inherent power of employer to suspend an employee pending investigation of an alleged misconduct or as …

LEGAL EFFECT OF MoU, SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT AND OTHER PRE-INCORPORATION CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA

Introduction It is important for founders or promoters of business to understand their rights and obligations in relation to their proposed business, particularly under shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, memorandum of understanding and other pre-incorporation contracts. Pre-incorporation contracts are any agreements entered into by proposed …

KORIAT’S FINTECH UPDATE: INTRODUCTION OF THE UNIFICATION OF THE CREDIT SYSTEM IN NIGERIA (JUNE 2025)

The Federal Government of Nigeria is making a groundbreaking move to transform the Nigeria’s financial landscape by announcing the implementation of a unified credit system that links individuals’ credit scores to their National Identification Numbers (“NIN”). Led by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (“CREDICORP”), this …

CHANGES IN NIGERIAN LAW ON DIRECTORSHIP & CHAIRMANSHIP OF CAPITAL MARKET OPERATORS AND PUBLIC COMPANIES

1. SEC Discontinues Rotation of Directors within Group of Companies The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) is empowered by Section 355(1)(r)(iv) of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 to prescribe corporate governance standards for regulated entities. The section provides as follows: 355 …