Business Law and Corporate Law

A Federal High Court judgment has nullified the Corporate Affairs Commission's deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, raising critical questions about the constitutional limits of administrative power under CAMA 2020. The decision exposes fundamental structural weaknesses in Sections 839 and 851, which grant the CAC sweeping powers to suspend trustees and adjudicate disputes through an internal committee. This analysis examines whether these provisions, as currently drafted, strike an appr

In today's digital workplace, it is common for employers to provide employees with laptops and other electronic devices to facilitate the performance of their duties. Questions often arise, however, where an employee resigns unexpectedly, is suspended pending investigation, or is suspected of misconduct.

As artificial intelligence transforms business operations at unprecedented speed, boards of directors face a critical governance challenge: managing AI deployment within existing legal frameworks while navigating regulatory gaps. This analysis examines how Nigerian corporate law places AI governance squarely within boardroom responsibility, exploring the intersection of fiduciary duties, emerging legislation, and the unique liability questions raised when AI systems act with agency but without accountabilit