Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels.com Every startup begins with a dream: often a big idea, a few co-founders, and the passion to build something valuable. But as your startup grows, so does the need to organize what lies behind the product: your structure, your agreements, and your cap table. For many Nigerian startups, the… Continue reading Clean Cap Table, Strong Startup: How to Build a Company Investors Want to Back
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Landowner–Developer Joint Ventures: Structuring Deals That Actually Work
Photo by @akb.ph on Pexels.com Joint ventures (JVs) between landowners and real estate developers have become a popular model for property development in Nigeria. When structured well, JVs offer a win-win: landowners unlock value from their land, and developers avoid the high upfront cost of land acquisition. Unfortunately, too many JV arrangements fail, often because… Continue reading Landowner–Developer Joint Ventures: Structuring Deals That Actually Work
The Hidden Legal Risks That Can Sink Your Real Estate Business — And How to Avoid Them at Every Stage.
Nigeria’s real estate landscape is expanding rapidly, but so are the legal challenges that threaten to derail even the most promising developments. For companies that offer full-spectrum real estate services, i.e. — from land acquisition to building, sales, leasing, and facility management — these risks multiply across every stage of the value chain. Therefore, when… Continue reading The Hidden Legal Risks That Can Sink Your Real Estate Business — And How to Avoid Them at Every Stage.
Reforming Board Governance in Nigeria’s Power Sector: NERC’s Two-Board-Limit Directive.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a significant step to strengthen corporate governance in the electricity industry. In a recent directive, NERC has barred any individual from holding board positions in more than two companies operating within the power sector. This move has both legal and strategic implications for companies and directors involved… Continue reading Reforming Board Governance in Nigeria’s Power Sector: NERC’s Two-Board-Limit Directive.
Beyond CAC: What Nigerian Businesses Miss Without a Legal Compliance Retainer.
Is your business secure ? Starting a business is often a flurry of activity—logo design, product development, securing your first clients, etc. Amid the excitement, many entrepreneurs believe that once they've registered their business with the Corporate Affairs Commission, the legal side is sorted. That is a costly assumption. While registration is a necessary first… Continue reading Beyond CAC: What Nigerian Businesses Miss Without a Legal Compliance Retainer.
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