Bello Salihu

Trends and Developments in Enforcement of Judgment in Nigeria

...An applicant for an injunction must not only show a willingness to give an undertaking in damages; he should also be able to depose to an affidavit to indicate (a) that he is prepared to give an undertaking in damages; and (b) the means at his disposal, or who would guarantee him to be able to meet such an undertaking.

Removal of a Company Director under Nigerian Law

Generally, a company may remove a director even before the expiration of his term. The exercise of this discretion/power is notwithstanding anything in the company’s Articles or in any agreement, contract of employment or Conditions of Service. This can be done by an ordinary resolution with special notice

ALP contributed to the recently published Getting The Deal Through - Intevestment Treaty Arbitration - which discusses the state of the law and practice in relation to investment treaty arbitration in Nigeria

'The Seat' of Arbitration - Approach to  Arbitral Proceedings

Seat of arbitration.........Nigerian court upholds the "closest and intimate connection" principle

“…Nigeria, consistently ranks low in the rule of law index of the world justice project. Over the years, the country has been unable to convert this intangible capital, the rule of law, to wealth. The time has come to uphold and promote the rule of law, and thereby defend national performance from further decline”