HOW TO WRITE A PETITION TO THE EFCC IN NIGERIA
If someone has defrauded you, threatened you, refused to refund your money, or committed a criminal act against you, one of the fastest legal steps you can take in Nigeria is to write a petition to the police. How to write a petition to the EFCC in Nigeria. However, many petitions are ignored or delayed […]
SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS IN NIGERIA: KEY CLAUSES,RISK ALLOCATION & PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS
What Is a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)? A Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is a binding contract between a buyer and seller(s) setting out the terms under which shares in a target company are transferred. It is one of the most critical documents in any Nigerian M&A transaction, private equity investment, or corporate restructuring deal. An SPA allocates […]
GROUNDS FOR ELECTION PETITION IN NIGERIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (ELECTORAL ACT 2026)
Election disputes do not end at the polls. In Nigeria, a candidate or political party that believes a declared result is unlawful may challenge it through an election petition, a specialized legal proceeding governed by the Electoral Act 2026 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended). But Nigerian election petitions […]
CORPORATE LOAN FRAUD,DIRECTOR CONSPIRACY AND RECOVERY UNDER NIGERIAN BANKING LAW
Corporate loan fraud engineered by insiders, directors, senior management, or corrupt bank officials represents one of the most damaging categories of financial crime in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has repeatedly cited insider abuse as a significant driver of non-performing loans in the Nigerian banking sector. When it occurs, the legal response must […]
HOW TO REGISTER A COMPANY IN NIGERIA 2026
Registering a Company in Nigeria is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. But before you open your doors, print your business cards, or start accepting payments, you must do one critical thing, register your business legally. Business registration and Company registration in Nigeria is handled by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and […]
HOW TO LEGALLY BLOCK OR FREEZE A SCAMMER’S BANK ACCOUNT
How to legally block or freeze a scammer’s bank account in Nigeria. Erroneous bank transfers and fraudulent transfers, where money is mistakenly sent to the wrong account, are increasingly common in Nigeria due to the widespread use of mobile and online banking platforms. Recovering such funds is not as simple as calling your bank. It […]
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR NIGERIA AND HIGH-VALUE CLIENTS GLOBALLY
Wealth accumulation through entrepreneurship, real estate, oil and gas, and corporate finance has created a generation of high-net-worth individuals who face increasingly complex personal financial planning challenges. One of the most important and frequently misunderstood tools available to them is the prenuptial agreement. Whether you are entering marriage with substantial business interests, inherited property, or […]
SEPARATION AND DIVORCE IN NIGERIA: LEGAL DIFFERENCES,CHILD CUSTODY AND PROPERTY RIGHTS
Marriage is a recognized legal institution in Nigeria, but not every marriage survives difficult circumstances. When serious marital disputes arise, many couples begin to consider separation or divorce. Although these terms are commonly used together, they have different legal meanings under Nigerian family law. Understanding the distinction between separation and divorce in Nigeria is important […]
5 COSTLY CLAUSES MOST NIGERIAN TENANCY AGREEMENTS ARE MISSING
Every day, landlords across Abuja, Lagos, and Nigeria’s major cities sign tenancy agreements that leave them dangerously exposed. Whether you own a single flat in Maitama or a portfolio of commercial properties in Wuse II, a poorly drafted tenancy agreement can cost you months of unpaid rent, expensive litigation, and properties returned in states of […]
JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS IN NIGERIA: LEGAL FRAMEWORK,COMMON PITFALLS AND BEST PRACTICES
Why Joint Ventures Are Central to Nigeria’s Commercial Growth Nigeria’s commercial landscape is expanding rapidly, and joint ventures (JVs) have become one of the most powerful tools for structuring complex business relationships. Across oil and gas, infrastructure, fintech, agribusiness, and private equity, parties are combining capital, technical expertise, regulatory positioning, and market access through carefully […]