The question “How Are Shareholder Agreements Enforced in Nigeria?” is not academic. It is a critical governance issue that determines whether founders retain control, whether investors are protected, and whether minority shareholders can prevent oppression. In practice, shareholder disputes in Nigeria rarely begin with hostility. They begin with growth, new funding rounds, informal equity promises, […]

Introduction: Why Courts Encourage ADR in Commercial Matters Commercial disputes are no longer viewed by courts as mere legal contests to be decided strictly through adversarial litigation. In modern commercial jurisprudence, particularly within Nigeria, disputes are increasingly assessed through the lens of economic impact, time sensitivity, commercial relationships, and dispute efficiency. This shift explains why […]