It is often said that absolute power corrupts absolutely. Therefore, every institution that will last must establish a system that will serve as a check against absolute power. This is the rationale for corporate governance; to create a system of checks and balances between the different power holders in the…

Three weeks ago, I wrote on the importance of implementing corporate governance as an owner of a small or medium sized enterprise (SME). …

In a 2020 survey conducted by PwC among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, 22% of the business owners stated that obtaining finance is one of the most pressing problems they face. …

I decided to interrupt our usual discussions here on corporate governance, compliance, data protection, etc. to speak on something that I consider to be a special topic — women and how we can be our best selves. While there have been a lot of platforms and forums to discuss the…

Beyond Compliance: a Case for Corporate Governance from The Cradle It is typical to hear the phrase “corporate governance” at board meetings in large companies. As a Company Secretary in a listed public company, it would be commonplace to hear Directors deciding on a particular course of action by using…

An Adventure in FINTECH: Lessons From My Experience as a Pioneer In-house Lawyer “We generate fears while we sit, we overcome them by action” Dr. Henry C. Link Introduction I had mixed feelings when faced with the offer of in-house legal counsel in an emerging Nigerian Financial Technology (FINTECH) Company…

Review of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Rules on Crowdfunding Capital is one of the most important requirements for running a successful business. Without the inflow of a significant amount of capital, it is believed that a venture would be unable to “scale” and would remain small. In a 2020…

Choosing the Innovative Approach to Regulation: What CBN Could Have Done With Cryptocurrency It is not new to see the clash between the business person pursuing profitability and the regulator entrusted with ensuring that profit is not made at the expense of the greater good of society. In fact, the…

Convenience vs. Security: The impact of FINTECH on privacy rights in Nigeria A consumers’ ability to order items or services online is one of the foremost benefits of this digital age. If you arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport for the first time, without any contacts in Lagos, you…