Corporate Affairs Commission

Allied Matters Act, Corporate Affairs Commission, Section 104 CAMA 2020, Fair Hearing, Mark v. Eke

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.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
August 31, 2026

Corporate Affairs Commission, Corporate Law, Shareholders

A Critical Appraisal of the Judicial Perspective on Single Shareholding in Nigeria

The introduction of single share-holding Companies marks a significant evolution in Nigerian corporate law.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
May 6, 2025

Builders Registration Act, Corporate Affairs Commission

Understanding the Nigerian Builders (Registration, Etc.) Act: An Awareness of Nigeria’s Subpar Building Development

Building regulations emphasize the importance of high-quality services to ensure that all construction projects are successfully executed. This is achieved through the implementation of Construction Material Tests (CMT), which assess the quality of building materials and analyze the soil's capacity to support the building structures, adhering to the highest standards.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
July 23, 2024

Corporate Affairs Commission

A Foundation for Jurisdiction Against the Commission.

Pre-action notice, where it is required, constitutes a condition precedent for the institution of action; any action brought without the notice would be premature and incompetent.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
July 22, 2024

Corporate Affairs Commission, Corporate Law

An Appraisal of Prohibited and Restricted Names for Corporate Bodies Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020

In incorporating an enterprise, the name given to such enterprises is very important, there may be conflicts between one enterprise and another without any proper regulation on the names of businesses; this is why the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 prohibits and restricts businesses from adopting certain names

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
July 22, 2024

Corporate Affairs Commission, Corporate Law

Pre-Action Notice Under CAMA 2020

Pre-action notice, where it is required, constitutes a condition precedent for the institution of action; any action brought without the notice would be premature and incompetent.

Corporate Law, Corporate Affairs Commission

The Role of Insolvency Practitioners in Nigerian Corporate Restructuring; Legal and Ethical Considerations

Insolvent practitioners play a critical role in Nigerian corporate restructuring, overseeing the complex process of managing the financial hardship and insolvency of companies. They are responsible for ensuring the interests of stakeholders are protected, fairness is maintained, and the integrity of the insolvency proceedings is preserved.

Corporate Affairs Commission, Corporate Law

The Effect of Compliance and Non-Compliance with CAMA, 2020

An annual return is not the declaration of the profit your company made in a year, it is not a financial document, but rather a yearly statement by an active registered business name or company which is meant to keep CAC updated about the company's activities, composition, and its financial position.

O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
July 22, 2024

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