Archive for 2026
Directors’ Liability Under Nigerian Law: When the Corporate Veil Will Not Protect You
Introduction Under Nigerian company law, a company is recognised as a separate legal entity distinct from its shareholders, directors, and officers. This foundational principle, famously established in Salomon v. Salomon & Co. Ltd (1897) AC…
Force Majeure Clauses and Their Legal Effect Under Nigerian Law
Introduction Commercial contracts are often negotiated on the assumption that parties will be able to perform their obligations as agreed. However, unforeseen events may arise that make performance difficult, delayed, or impossible. To address such…