Allied Matters Act

Prosecution of Offences under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020: Regulatory Powers, Procedures and Enforcement

This article examines the prosecution and enforcement framework under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, distinguishing the Corporate Affairs Commission's investigative and compliance powers from the Attorney-General of the Federation's statutory role in specified criminal prosecutions. It analyses representative offences and penalties, jurisdiction, evidential mechanisms, the application of fines and complementary compliance measures under the Act.

Corporate Meetings and Proceedings in Nigeria: Legal Requirements, Governance Standards, and Validity Of Corporate Actions

This article examines the legal framework governing corporate meetings and proceedings in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020. It analyses the various types of corporate meetings, the statutory requirements relating to notice, quorum, voting, and resolutions, and the corporate governance standards that guide decision-making processes. The article further highlights the importance of procedural compliance in ensuring the validity, transparency, and accountability of corporate actions.

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