Fabian Ajogwu
  • Biography
  • Publications

Fabian Ajogwu is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Lagos Business School Professor of Corporate Governance. He is an Alumnus of the Said Business School of Oxford University, and an Alumnus of the Lagos Business School. Professor Ajogwu holds a doctorate in Law from University of Aberdeen, Scotland; an MBA from the IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Barcelona; and Law degrees from the University of Nigeria, and the University of Lagos.

Professor Ajogwu is a Fellow and Director of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria; a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, Fellow of the African Leadership Initiative West Africa, Henry Crown Global Leadership of the Aspen Institute (2009 Class set), Fellow of the AIFA Reading Society, Fellow of the Society for Art Collection, and a member of the Oxford Philosophical Society. He served on the pioneer board of the Lagos Court of Arbitration between 2010 and 2020 and was Vice-President. He serves on the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, as its Vice-President.

He served on the Governing Council of the Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), served as a member of the General Council of the Bar from 2015 to 2020, and the Council of Legal Education (Nigerian Law School) as the statutorily designated Distinguished Legal Author between 2010 and 2018. Professor Ajogwu is a member of the London Court of International Arbitration, and a member of the Lagos Court of Arbitration, and listed on its panel of neutrals. He is also a member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration

He is the author of the books – ‘The Law & Practice of Private Equity’; ‘Ship Acquisition & Finance: Law & Practice’; ‘Corporate Governance & Group Dynamics’; ‘Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Law and Practice’; ‘Commercial Arbitration in Nigeria: Law and Practice’; ‘Fair Hearing’; ‘Mergers & Acquisition in Nigeria: Law and Practice’; ‘Law & Society’; and ‘Decoupling Ownership from Management of Companies.’

He is the co-author of books – “Outcomes-Based Governance: Modern Perspectives to Corporate Governance’ with Professor Mervyn King SC; ‘Petroleum Law and Sustainable Development’ with Dr Oscar Nliam; ‘Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Commerce’ with Kenna Partners; and ‘Trade & Investments in Nigeria: Legal and Regulatory Aspects’ with Kenna Partners; ‘Oral and Written Advocacy: Law & Practice’ with Chief Folake Solanke, SAN; and ‘Collecting Art: A Handbook’ with Dr Jess Castellote.

Professor Ajogwu assisted the Securities and Exchange Commission in drafting Nigeria’s pioneer Code of Corporate Governance in between 2001 and 2003. He chaired the Nigerian Communications Commission Committee on Corporate Governance between 2013 and 2014 that produced the pioneer NCC Code of Corporate Governance for the Telecommunication sector. He served on the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Committee on the 2018 National Code of Corporate Governance. He chairs the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria Committee on Continuing Legal Education

He chairs the Novare Group in Nigeria (owners of Novare malls), ARM Harith Infrastructure Ltd (Nigeria’s pioneer infrastructure fund), and NES Global amongst others as an Independent Non-Executive. He is a Non-Executive Director of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc and an Independent Non-Executive Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc.

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  • ​​Articles Published in Peer-reviewed Journals

    Ajogwu, Fabian & Okonedo, Enase, (2017) ‘Rethinking the Concept of Non-Recourse in Project Finance’ Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2016), ‘Shareholders Activism: Any Added Value to Governance’, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol. 8 No. 1, August 2016, pp 1686 – 1699

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2015), ‘National Code of Corporate Governance’: Private Sector Perspective, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol. 7 No. 1, April 2015, pp 1360 – 1375

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Corporate Governance and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act 2011: Matters Arising, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol. 6. No. 2, August 2014, pp 1065-1083

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Dealing with Guerilla Tactics in International Arbitration: which tools for Counsel and Arbitrators, Dispute Resolution Journal of the Lagos Court of Arbitration, Vol. 1, No. 1, Nov. 2014, pp 40-57

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Public Governance, Public Service, Ethics and Institution Reform: The Inextricable Link, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol. 5, No. 2, Nov. 2013, pp 874-898

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Arbitral Awards: Recognition, Enforcement & Challenge, Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria, ISSN-2006-957X, Vol. 8, No. 1, Sept 2013, pp 22-54

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Corporate Governance against the Background of Debt and Equity, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN. 2006-7801, Vol., No.1, pp 696-797

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2012), Corporate Governance and Board Effectiveness in the Nigerian Telecommunications Sector, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol. 4, No.2, Nov 2012, pp. 628-663

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2012), Challenge and Enforcement of Maritime Arbitration Awards, Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria, ISSN. 2006-957X, Vol. 7, No. 1, Jul 2012, pp. 1 –16

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2011), Mergers & Acquisitions: Opportunities & Pitfalls, Journal of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Vol. 1 No. 1, Oct 2011, 30th Anniversary Edn. pp. 1-35

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2010), Corporate Governance and Ethics in Nigeria – The Imperatives, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol. 2. No. 1, Oct 2010, pp. 207-241

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2010), Corporate Acquisitions and Merger in Nigeria – Thresholds and Considerations, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol. 2. No. 1, Oct 2010, pp. 290-320

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), The Control Factor in the Separation of Ownership and Management of Companies Operating within Groups, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN. 2006-7801, Vol.1 No.2, Jul. 2009, pp. 67 – 86

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Corporate Control and the Pursuit of Profits, From Agency Theory to Modern Corporate Governance, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol.1 No.2, Jul. 2009, pp. 187-207

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Enhancing Board Effectiveness through Committees, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol.1 No. 1, Feb. 2009, pp. 1 – 16

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), The Role of the Chairman of the Board, Journal of Corporate Governance, ISSN-2006-7801, Vol.1 No. 1, Feb. 2009, pp 59 – 66

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Steps in Formal Meditation and Conciliation, Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria, ISSN. 2006-957X; Vol. 4, No. 1, pp 54 – 68

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Stay of Proceedings in Arbitration: The Distinction between a Step to Preserve the Res, and a Step in the Proceedings, Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria, ISSN. 2006-957X; Vol. 4, No. 1, pp 14 – 35

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2008), “Dispute Handling and Litigation Management”, Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria, ISSN. 2006-957X, Vol.3, No. 1, pp 44-48

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2002), Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance in Cyberspace, European Case Clearing House (ECCH), Cranfield University, U.K., Issue No. 28, Spring, pp 14 – 16

    Ajogwu, Fabian & Ike Ogbonna (2001), “Making Boards More Effective: The Issue of Independence,” Lagos Business School Management Review, 2001, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp 38 – 46

  • ​​Books Published​

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2020), Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Law and Practice, 2nd Edition, Thomson Reuters (Legal), Pamplona, Spain, 586 pages, ISBN: 978-84-1345-035-3.

    eBook Version: Thomson Reuters Proview – www.proview.thomsonreuters.com
    eBook Version: Amazon – https://www.amazon.ae/Law-Practice-Private-Equity/dp/8413466385

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2020), Fair Hearing, Thomson Reuters (Legal), Pamplona, Spain, 236 pages, ISBN: 978-978-912-804-4

    eBook Version: Thomson Reuters Proview – www.proview.thomsonreuters.com

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2020), The Law & Practice of Private Equity, Thomson Reuters (Legal), Pamplona, Spain, 273 pages, ISBN: 978-84-1346-638-5

    eBook Version: Thomson Reuters Proview – www.proview.thomsonreuters.com

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Commercial Arbitration in Nigeria: Law and Practice, 3rd Edition, Thomson Reuters (Legal), Pamplona, Spain, 668 pages, ISBN: 978-84-9197-666-0

    eBook Version: Thomson Reuters Proview – www.proview.thomsonreuters.com

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Decoupling Ownership from Management of Companies: Governance Perspectives in the Pursuit of Profits, 3rd Edition, Ceenai Publishers Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria, 74 pages, ISBN: 978-978-950-689-7

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2018), Ship Acquisition & Finance: Law & Practice, Thomson Reuters (Legal), Pamplona, Spain, 255 pages, ISBN: 978-84-9197-666-0

    eBook Version: Thomson Reuters Proview – www.proview.thomsonreuters.com

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2017), Ship Acquisition & Finance: Law & Practice, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 255 pages, ISBN: 978-978-952-388-7

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Mergers & Acquisition in Nigeria: Law and Practice, 2nd Edition, Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 554 pages, ISBN 978-978-942-151-0

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Law & Society, Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 326 pages, ISBN: 978-978-936-620-0

    eBook Version: Amazon, SIN: ASIN: B08JN3MV19 – https://www.amazon.com/LAW-SOCIETY-Fabian-Ajogwu-SAN-ebook/dp/B08JN3MV19

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Corporate Governance and Group Dynamics, Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 420 pages, ISBN: 978-978-919-954-6

    eBook Version: Amazon, ASIN: B00M11I6L6 – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corporate-Governance-Dynamics-Fabian-Ajogwu-ebook/dp/B00M11I6L6

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Commercial Arbitration in Nigeria: Law and Practice, 2nd Edition, Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 656 pages, ISBN: 978-978-919-957-0

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2010), Fair Hearing, Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 166 pages, ISBN 978-978-912-804-4

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Mergers & Acquisition in Nigeria: Law and Practice, Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 925 pages, ISBN 978-978-912-806-8

    eBook Version: Amazon, ASIN: B00M0OMAWK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mergers-Acquisitions-Nigeria-Law-Practice-ebook/dp/B00M0OMAWK

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Commercial Arbitration in Nigeria: Law and Practice, Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 544 pages, ISBN 978-978-901-154-4

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2007), Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Law and Practice, Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 491 pages, ISBN: 978-978-084-464-6 Eds.

    PUBLISHED BOOKS (CO-AUTHORED – TWO AUTHORS)

    King, Mervyn and Ajogwu, Fabian (2020), Outcomes-Based Governance: A Modern Approach to Corporate Governance, Juta Publishing, Johannesburg, South Africa,

    eBook Version: Amazon, ISBN-10: 1485135680, AND ISBN-13: 978-1485135685 – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outcomes-Based-Governance-approach-corporate-governance/dp/1485135680

    Solanke, Folake and Ajogwu, Fabian (2018), Oral & Written Advocacy: Law & Practice, Thomson Reuters (Legal), Pamplona, Spain, 320 pages, ISBN: 978-84-9197-663-9

    eBook Version: Thomson Reuters Proview – www.proview.thomsonreuters.com

    Ajogwu, Fabian and Kenna Partners (2018), Brief Insights: A Selection of Milestone Cases, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 363 pages, ISBN: 978-978-969-193-7

    Ajogwu, Fabian and Castellote, Jess (2017), Collecting Art: A Handbook, Bookcraft & Pan-Atlantic University, Ibadan & Lagos, Nigeria, 285 pages, ISBN: 978-978-845-791-6

    Solanke, Folake and Ajogwu, Fabian (2016), Oral & Written Advocacy: Law & Practice, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 302 pages, ISBN: 978-978-952-389-4

    Ajogwu, Fabian and Kenna Partners (2015), Trade & Investments in Nigeria: Legal & Regulatory Aspects, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 436 pages, ISBN: 978-978-948-236-8

    Ajogwu, Fabian et al., (2015), Company Secretary’s Guide on Corporate Governance, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 329 pages, ISBN: 978-978-946-691-7

    Ajogwu, Fabian et al., (2014), Directors Handbook on Corporate Governance, Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), Lagos, Nigeria, 257 pages, ISBN: 978-978-942-7802

    Ajogwu, Fabian and Nliam, Oscar, (2014), Petroleum Law & Sustainable Development, Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), ISBN: 978-978-939-108-0, Lagos, Nigeria, 445 pages

     

     

  • Book Chapters Published

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2020), Legal Issues in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, pp: 335 – 348, chapter 27 in the book ‘Energy Insight Nigeria: Evolutionary Two Decades in Retrospect’ ed. Victor Eromosele, Centre for Petroleum Information (CPI), Lagos, Nigeria, 463 pages, ISBN: 978-978-983-876-9 (cased)

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Rethinking Legal Education in Nigeria to meet the needs of the 21st Century, pp: 115 – 130, chapter 10 in the book ‘The Dynamism of Law & Practice in Nigeria’ ed. M. Igbokwe SAN, CLDS Publishing, Lagos, Nigeria, 275 pages, ISBN: 978-978-977-845-4

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), The Legal Practitioner’s Pursuit of Excellence, pp: 205-214, chapter 8 in the book ‘The Trajectory of Excellence in Legal Practice’ ed. M. Igbokwe SAN, CLDS Publishing, Lagos, Nigeria, 386 pages, ISBN: 978-978-976-602-4

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Enthroning a Culture of Ethics & Good Governance in Board Affairs, pp: 135 – 153, chapter 9 in the book ‘Trail Blazer: A Selection of Essays and Papers in Celebration of Chief ‘Folake Solanke SAN, CON’ ed. D. Okeowo, Legal Magnates International 275 pages, ISBN: 978-978-976-189-0

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2016), Mergers, Takeovers, and Reorganisation of Banks in Nigeria pp 566-584, chapter 18 in the book: ‘Banking Theory, Regulation, Law & Practice’ ed O. Olanipekun, Au Courant, ISBN: 978-978-943-325-4, 823 pages

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Practical Perspectives to Dealing with Air Carrier Liability (Chapter 6) in the book, ‘Compendium of Legal Essays’ Eds. Elim Prints and Publications, Lagos, Nigeria, 236 pages

    Ajogwu, Fabian and Kenna & Associates (2007), Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, and 18; out of 20 Chapters in the book, Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Commerce (Issues in doing Business in Nigeria, Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 310 pages, ISBN: 978-978-8202-59-2

  • Landmark Judicial Decisions, Citing and Placing Reliance on Published Books

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Commercial Arbitration in Nigeria: Law and Practice, 2nd Edition, 978-978-919-957-0 Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 656 pages

    (2014) Relied on and Cited in Stabilini Visinoni Ltd v Mallinson & Partners Ltd by the Court of Appeal in Suit No. CA/L/281/2012 in its Judgment delivered on Friday, the 30th day of May 2014 by their Lordships – Amina Adamu Augie Justice, Court of Appeal (JCA) (as she then was), Yargata Nimpar JCA, and Abimbola Osarugue Obaseki-Adejumo JCA. Reported in 2014, Law Pavilion Electronic Law Report (LPELR), 23090 CA

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Mergers & Acquisition in Nigeria: Law and Practice, ISBN 978-978-912-806-8. Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 925 pages

    (2014) Relied on and Cited in Otunba Adekunle Ojora v Agip Nig. Plc & Unipetrol (Nig.) Plc, by the Court of Appeal in its Judgment in Suit Number, CA/L/167/2003 delivered on Friday, March 22, 2013, by their Lordships: Amina Adamu Augie, J.C.A. (Presided), Chima Centus Nweze, J.C.A (as he then was) (Read the Leading Judgment), and Chinwe Eugenia Iyizoba, J.C.A. Reported in (2014) 1 Nigeria Weekly Law Reports (NWLR) (Pt. 1387) p.150, CA

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2007), Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Law and Practice, ISBN: 978-978-084-464-6 Eds. Centre for Commercial Law Development (CCLD), Lagos, Nigeria, 491 pages

    (2014) Relied on and Cited in Otunba Adekunle Ojora v Agip Nig. Plc & Unipetrol (Nig.) Plc, by the Court of Appeal in its Judgment in Suit Number, CA/L/167/2003 delivered on Friday, March 22, 2013, by their Lordships: Amina Adamu Augie, J.C.A. (as she then was) (Presided), Chima Centus Nweze, J.C.A (as he then was) (Read the Leading Judgment), and Chinwe Eugenia Iyizoba, J.C.A. Reported in (2014) 1 Nigeria Weekly Law Reports (NWLR) (Pt. 1387) p.150, C.A.

  • Case Studies Written and Taught​

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), “Fuelling Love (A), & (B),” Lagos Business School Case

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), “Purple Sleek Designs and Interiors,” Lagos Business School Case

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2007), “The Saga of Wolfowitz and the World Bank (A), & (B),” Lagos Business School Case

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2006), “Nationwide VSAT Project,” Lagos Business School Case (sponsored by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) under the Global Business School Network, and registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH) (now known as ‘the Case Centre’)

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2006), “Nationwide VSAT Project,” Lagos Business School Case Teaching Notes (sponsored by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) under the Global Business School Network, and registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH) (now known as ‘the Case Centre’)

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2005), Case Teaching Note and Marking Scheme for Fancy Framed Store

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2000), ‘Sandile Swana,” Lagos Business School Case

    Ajogwu, Fabian (1998), “Amajiye, Ahmed & Co, Barristers & Solicitors,” Lagos Business School Case – A Business Ethics Network (BEN) Africa prize winner

  • Technical Notes Published and Registered With the Case Centre

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2008), “The Role of the Chairman of the Board”, Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2008), “The Relationship between a Parent Company and its Subsidiaries”, Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2008), “Enhancing Corporate Governance through Committees”, Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian & Ike, Ogbonna (2008, “Corporate Governance Systems & Best Practices: A Comparison of Jurisdictional Models,” Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2007), “The Role of the Company Secretary”, Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2007), “Legal Aspects of Doing Business in Nigeria: A Snap Shot”, Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2007), “Legal and Regulatory Framework for Housing Cooperatives in Nigeria”, Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2006), “Essence of Value-Based Due Diligence in Intellectual Property Related Transactions,” Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2005), “Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Bank Management in Nigeria”, Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2005), “Establishing an Enterprise in Nigeria,” Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2005), “Dispute Handling and Litigation Management,” Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2003), “Corporate Governance in Nigeria: An Analysis of Current Practices,” Lagos Business School Notes, registered with the European Case Clearing House (ECCH), now ‘The Case Centre.’

  • Other Technical Notes

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2010), Corporate Acquisitions & Mergers in Nigeria – Thresholds & Considerations, Lagos Business School Notes, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Jul. 2010

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Legal Framework for Mortgages: Cost-Effective Options for Finance, Lagos Business School Notes, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Aug. 2009

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2009), Techniques for Negotiating the Settlement of Commercial Disputes, Lagos Business School Notes, Lagos, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Jul. 2009

  • Technical Reports Published

    Ajogwu, Fabian et al. – Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria’s (2016), Corporate Governance Reporting in Nigeria 2016 (A Review of the Top Thirty Most Capitalised Companies of the Nigerian Stock Exchange), Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), ISBN: 978-978-943-751-1, Lagos, Nigeria, 348 pages

    Ajogwu, et al., (2015), Corporate Governance Reporting in Nigeria 2015 (A Review of the Top Twenty-Five Most Capitalised Companies of the Nigerian Stock Exchange), Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), ISBN: 978-978-949-899-4, Lagos, Nigeria, 320 pages

    Ajogwu, et al., (2014), Corporate Governance Reporting in Nigeria (A Review of the Top Twenty Most Capitalised Companies of the Stock Exchange), Commercial Law Development Services (CLDS), ISBN: 978-978-943-751-1, Lagos, Nigeria, 198 pages

    (2014) Nigerian Communications Commission Code of Corporate Governance for the Telecommunications Industry, (2014) – Chairman of NCC Corporate Governance Working Group. Code issued in July 2014.

    Ajogwu, F. Mordi, C., Nliam, O., & Nwabulu C. (2013), “2013 Nigerian Observatory on Corporate Governance Corporate Governance – Corporate Governance and Board Committees”, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, ISSN 21413436, pp1-13.

    Ajogwu, F., Mordi, C., & Nwabulu C. (2012), “2012 Nigerian Observatory on Corporate Governance Corporate Governance – Disclosure in Annual Reports for Public Quoted Companies in Nigeria”, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, ISSN 21413436, pp. 1-13

    Ajogwu, F, Mordi C and Ogbechie C. (2011), “2011 Nigerian Observatory on Corporate Governance Corporate Governance – Risk Management and Corporate Governance”, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, ISSN 21413436, Vol 2, Issue 2, Jul 2011, pp. 1-23

    Ajogwu, F, Mordi C and Ogbechie C. (2010), “2010 Nigerian Observatory on Corporate Governance Corporate Governance – The State of Corporate Governance in Public Quoted Companies in Nigeria”, Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, ISSN 21413436, Vol 1, Issue 1, Jan 2010, pp. 1-24

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2002), “Legal & Regulatory Issues Affecting Small & Medium Scale Enterprises in the World Bank Cluster Development Area,” World Bank Report (Nigeria)

     

  • CONFERENCE (FULL) PAPERS PRESENTED

    Corporate Governance for Family Businesses within the Nigerian Context

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Decoupling Ownership from Management: Reporting Within the Governance Framework of Corporate Structures presented at the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s National Council Training Session, Tulip Room, Eko Signature Hotel, Victoria Island, December 13, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Board Assessment, Board Effectiveness and Company Growth: Establishing The Link presented at the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria, Board Enhancement Programme for The Directors of Asset and Resource Management Company, Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island Lagos, November 13, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Navigating The Business Terrain: Issues in Regulatory Risks and Compliance presented at the Global Immersion Program hosted by the Lagos Business School and Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) ,Lagos Business School, October 18, 2019

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Repositioning The Education In Nigeria For Relevance In The 21st Century presented at the AIFA Reading Society, Young Writers Awards Ceremony, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, October 17, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Board Effectiveness and Enthroning Good Governance presented at the Board of Directors of Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria, September 16, 2020.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), The Essence of Corporate Governance presented to the Nigerian Maritime Administration Agency, August 13, 2020.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), An Enquiry into The Appropriateness of a Generic Approach to The Concepts of Democracy, Federalism and National Unity presented at Professor A.B Kasunmu’s 9th Annual Lecture held at the University of Lagos, July 11, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Understanding Call Masking: Legal, Economic and Security Issues presented at the Nigerian Communication Commission’s Annual Workshop for Judges, Best Western Plus Hotel, Enugu, June 21, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), The Role of the Mandatory Code of Corporate Governance in The Nigerian Telecommunications Industry presented at the Nigerian Telecoms Leadership Summit, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, May 23, 2019

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Surviving the First Five Years as a Legal Practitioner’ presented at the Nigerian Law School Career Day, Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, April 8, 2019

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Ethical Governance and Stakeholder Management delivered at the Global CEO African Program held in conjunction with IESE Business School, University of Navara, Strathmore Business School and Lagos Business School, Lagos Business School between April 1-5, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Legal Framework in the African Market Global CEO Program delivered at the Global CEO African Program held in conjunction with IESE Business School, University of Navara, Strathmore Business School and Lagos Business School, Lagos Business School between April 1-5, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Reporting within the Governance Framework of Corporate Structures delivered at the Workshops of Heads of Department of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, February 12, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), The Role of Governance Structures and Systems in the Delivery of Sustained Economic Development, 3rd Annual Nsukka Professional Association Summit, delivered at Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, January 25, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2019), Corporate Governance Issues Post Demutualisation of the Nigerian Stock Exchange: A Critical Review, Workshop of the National Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on the Demutualisation of the Exchange, delivered at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, January 11, 2019.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2018), Estate Planning, the UBS Bank Switzerland’s Exclusive Invitation Breakfast Session, George Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, December 13, 2018

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2018), Nigerian Communications Commission: Code of Corporate Governance for the Telecommunications Industry 2016 delivered to the Technical Committee on the review of the National Code of Corporate Governance, January 27, 2018

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Constitutional Provisions on Restriction and Derogation from Fundamental Rights (Section 45 of the Constitution of Nigeria 1999) and the Need for Balance, Awomolo Annual Colloquium, delivered at the International Conference Centre Abuja, September 23, 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Finding the Right Balance in Judicial Reforms: The Duty not to impair the Judicial Oath, delivered to the Conference of all Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Rockview Hotel, Owerri, September 15, 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Driving the Telecoms Industry Growth Through Corporate Governance, delivered at the Nigerian Communication Commission Presentation of the Code of Corporate Governance to the Telecommunications Industry, Eko Hotel, Lagos, July 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Federalism and National Unity – Optimising the Richness of Diversity, delivered at the University of Ibadan Faculty of Law 2014 Annual Public Lecture at the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, June 13, 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Dealing with Guerilla Tactics in International Arbitration, delivered at the Kigali International Arbitration Centre Conference, Kigali, Rwanda, May 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Corporate Governance and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act 2011: Matters Arising, presented at the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria Programme, at Southern Sun Hotels, Ikoyi, Lagos, April 30, 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Exploring the Mediation Window at The Court of Appeal, High Court, Magistrates’ Court, Family Court, and Criminal Court: Prospects, Challenges, Drawbacks, Efficacy, delivered at the Nigeria Bar Association Ikeja Branch, a workshop on ADR, Ikeja, Lagos, April 29, 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2014), Ship Detention as Tool for Enforcement of Statutory Mandate in Maritime Administration, delivered to the Conference on Maritime & Admiralty Law for Judges, by the Nigerian Maritime & Safety Administration (NIMASA), Oriental Hotel, Lagos, 2014

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Legal Education and the Legal Profession: A Reality Check, delivered as the Guest Lecture at the 50th Anniversary Lecture of the Nigerian Law School, and Council of Legal Education, Lagos on Monday, November 11, 2013

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2013), Public Service, Ethics and Institutional Reforms: The Inextricable Link, presented at the BEN-Africa Conference held at the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, on October 31, 2013

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2012), “How can we reduce the Scope for setting aside Awards in African Arbitration?” presented at the Lagos Court of Arbitration Roundtable for Arbitration at the Kuramo International Conference, Eko Hotel, Lagos Nov. 2012

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2012), “Doing Business in Nigeria: Fiscal, Legislative and Judicial Challenges”, presented at the 42nd Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, International Conference Centre, Abuja on October 17, 2012

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2012), “Challenge and Enforcement of Maritime Arbitration Awards”, presented at the Maritime Arbitrators Association of Nigeria 4th Practical Maritime Dispute Resolution Seminar, held at Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos, May 24, 2012

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2011), “Mergers & Acquisitions: Identifying the Opportunities & Avoiding the Pitfall,” delivered at the Corporate Counsel Forum, Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference, Port Harcourt, August 24, 2011

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2005), “Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management in Nigerian Universities”, University of Lagos, Lagos

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2006), “Legal & Regulatory Framework of Housing Cooperatives in Nigeria,” Federal Ministry of Works and Housing Nigeria, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2005), “Legal Aspects of Bank Management in Nigeria,” Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Abeokuta

    Ajogwu, Fabian (2004), “SMEs, Transition from the Informal to the Formal Sector (Legal & Tax),” Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Abuja

    Ajogwu, Fabian (1993), “Social Determinants of Law,” University of Lagos, Lagos.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (1993), “One Party System versus Multi-Party System: Options for Democracy,” University of Lagos, Lagos.

    Ajogwu, Fabian (1993), “Bail Process as an Instrument of Social Defence,” University of Lagos, Lagos.

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