The Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA 2020) represents a watershed moment in Nigerian corporate law, repealing and replacing the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. Among its most significant reforms are provisions codifying and expanding the duties of company directors. Prior to CAMA 2020, directors’ duties existed primarily under common law and equitable principles developed through centuries of case law. While this provided flexibility, it also created uncertainty. Directors and their advisers had to navigate complex jurisprudence spanning decades to understand their obligations.

Nigeria's capital market has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, evolving into one of Africa's most dynmaic financial centers. At the heart of this growth are capital market solicitors - legal professionals who play a crucial role in ensuring that capital market transactions comply with regulatory requirements while protecting the interests of various stakeholders. This article outlines the roles and key responsibilities of a capital market solicitor, the essential skills and qualifications that are required to excel in this role, the challenges experienced in the role and the role's impact on the Nigerian's economy.

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution process where parties agree to submit their conflict to one or more impartial arbitrators, whose decision (known as an award) is final and binding, The process is governed by the arbitration clause in the parties' contract or, in the absence of such a clause, by mutual agreement after dispute arises. This article outlines the legal framework for arbitration in Nigeria, the challenges with arbitration in Nigeri and why it is the right choice in settling commercial disputes.