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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BILL FOR THE REPEAL AND RE-ENACTMENT OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT (“CAMA”)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BILL FOR THE REPEAL AND RE-ENACTMENT OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT (“CAMA”)

18.10.2018
Corporate

The Companies and Allied Matters Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill (the “CAMA Bill”) 2018, which seeks to repeal the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAP C20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, was passed by the 8th Senate after its third reading on 15 May 2018. The CAMA Bill is one of the most significant business reform bills in Nigeria in over 28 years. It was introduced to the Senate on 15 June 2017 and passed by the Senate within eleven months of its introduction.

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NEW REGULATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF CHARGES OVER MOVABLE ASSETS AND APPOINTMENT OF CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES

NEW REGULATIONS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF CHARGES OVER MOVABLE ASSETS AND APPOINTMENT OF CORPORATE REPRESENTATIVES

18.10.2018
Corporate

The Corporate Affairs Commission (the “Commission”), in line with its statutory mandate and ongoing reform initiatives to improve the ease of doing business and the standard of economic activities in Nigeria, has issued new guidelines. The new guidelines relate to the registration of charges over movable assets and the appointment of corporate representatives. The new guidelines took effect in April 2018.

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THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT – ENFORCEABILITY OF THE FORFEITURE CLAUSE

THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT – ENFORCEABILITY OF THE FORFEITURE CLAUSE

18.10.2018
Oil & Gas

The Oil and Gas industry and in particular the exploration and production sub-sector is incredibly capital intensive and attracts a great deal of risk, such that a reasonable forecast of financial expenditure and certainty as to how to meet this is a key consideration for any forward-thinking investor in its pursuit of profit.

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NIGERIAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY GOVERNANCE BILL

NIGERIAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY GOVERNANCE BILL

18.10.2018
Oil&Gas

Almost 2 years after its first presentation to the Nigerian Senate, the Nigerian National Assembly has passed the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (“PIGB” or the “Bill”). The PIGB was first introduced to the Nigerian Senate on 13 April 2016 and passed by the Senate on 25 May 2017. In accordance with the Nigerian legislative process, the Bill was forwarded to the House of Representatives (the lower house of the National Assembly) for concurrence and was passed by the House of Representatives on 17 January 2018. The Bill was thereafter harmonised and passed by the National Assembly on 28 March 2018.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE METER ASSET PROVIDER REGULATIONS, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE METER ASSET PROVIDER REGULATIONS, 2018

16.10.2018
ENERGY LAW, ELECTRICITY

Electricity metering and attendant collection losses are well-known prevalent problems in the Nigerian Power Sector (the “Sector”). Despite the launch of the Credit Advance Payment for Metering Implementation in 2011 (“CAPMI”)1, several metering/billing systems remain in practice – most notoriously, the estimated post-paid meter reading billing system and prepaid metering system. The lack of uniformity in the metering system has caused huge collection losses and has adversely impacted the financial position of distribution companies (“DisCos”) in the Sector.

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ALTERNATE DIRECTORS - THE LAW, THE PRACTICE

ALTERNATE DIRECTORS - THE LAW, THE PRACTICE

16.10.2018
Directors, Corporate

Section 244 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act1 (“CAMA”) defines directors of a company as persons duly appointed by the company to direct and manage the business of the company. A director owes extensive duties and statutory obligations to the company as she/he is regarded as being in a fiduciary relationship with the company. Consequently, a director is required to always act in utmost good faith and in the best interest of the company.

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Suspension Of Waivers For The Manning Requirement Of The Coastal And Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, 2003 And Detention Of Vessels As A Result

Suspension Of Waivers For The Manning Requirement Of The Coastal And Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, 2003 And Detention Of Vessels As A Result

17.05.2018
Shipping, Trade, Litigation

On 19th April 2018, the Assistant Director (Western Zone), Maritime Labour Department of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (“NIMASA”), informed stakeholders that following the suspension of the grant of waivers from the manning requirement of the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003 LFN 2004 CAP. C51 (“Cabotage Act”), vessels with foreign seafarers working onboard will be detained with effect from 1st June 2018. The suspension of the grant of waivers from..

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Action to Recover Solicitor's Fees - Locus Standi and Privity Hurdle: The case of Rebold Industries Limited v. Mrs. Olubukola Magreola & 2 Ors reviewed

Action to Recover Solicitor's Fees - Locus Standi and Privity Hurdle: The case of Rebold Industries Limited v. Mrs. Olubukola Magreola & 2 Ors reviewed

01.06.2015
Dispute Resolution, Solicitor's Fees, Rebold Industries and Magreola

Under Nigerian law, one who practices a profession and renders his professional services to another at his request is entitled to receive remuneration or professional fees from the beneficiary of such services unless he voluntarily waives the payment. In the case of a legal practitioner, one of the options open to recover fees or costs due to him in his

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Enforcing the Cabotage Act within Nigeria’s Territorial Waters

Enforcing the Cabotage Act within Nigeria’s Territorial Waters

13.03.2015
Shipping, Maritime, Trade

The Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act (the Cabotage Act) was enacted in 2003 and came into force on 1st May 2004. The Cabotage Act is administered by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), which is the regulatory agency for Nigeria’s maritime industry. The main objectives of the Cabotage Act are to increase indigenous participation in the Nigerian maritime industry, encourage/empower Nigerians to acquire cabotage vessels and increase Nigerian tonnage.

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Local Content- Strategies And Partnerships For Developing Successful FPSO Projects In Nigeria

Local Content- Strategies And Partnerships For Developing Successful FPSO Projects In Nigeria

09.03.2015
Oil and Gas, Petroleum, Nigeria

Nigeria has 37 billion barrels of crude oil reserves Offshore accounts for at least 80% of its total production IOC’s rebalancing their portfolios towards the offshore IOC divestments attracting junior players that can attract International equity to develop assets New oil and gas discoveries by UK listed companies - Afren and Lekoil Relative stability of offshore production remains attractive 99 billion will be spent on floating production systems in the next 5 Years Projected spend represents a 138% increase over preceding 5 years

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