DEALING WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN THE BOARDROOM

A conflict of interest occurs when an individual is involved in multiple interests, one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation for an act in the other. It is inevitable that Directors will face situations of potential conflict of interest with the companies they serve. The “Agency Theory” postulates that Shareholders are principals and Management […]

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 THE NIGERIAN CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: PRINCIPLE 24 – BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS

“The establishment of professional business and ethical standards underscores the values for the protection and enhancement of the reputation of the Company while promoting good conduct and investor confidence.” Corporate governance is an encompassing concept that defines the way a Company or organization is managed and controlled. It prescribes a set of rules which help […]

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