.MASTERING NIGERIAN COMMERCIAL LAW

24^th-25^th February, 2026                                                                                 16^th-17^th April, 2026

15^th-16^th June, 2026                                                                                      12^th-13^th August, 2026

Introduction

Commercial law (also known as mercantile or trade law) governs the rights, relations, and conduct of individuals and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales. It acts as a framework to ensure that business transactions are conducted in a legal, ethical, and transparent manner. Key areas include contract law, company law, intellectual property, and agency.  Commercial law typically covers the legal frameworks governing the rules and regulations related to business transactions and trade. This includes topics like contract

law, sales of goods, and consumer protection, e-commerce, intellectual properties etc. 

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and navigate the legal aspects of employment and business transactions

Course Contents

·        Contract Law: Covers the principles of contract formation, validity, performance, breach, and remedies. 

·        Sale of Goods: Examines the legal aspects of the sale of goods, including the transfer of ownership, risk, and
remedies for breach of contract. 

·     Consumer Protection: Explores laws and regulations designed to protect consumers from unfair or misleading business practices. 

·    Business Organizations: May cover the legal structures of businesses, including partnerships, companies, and other forms of business entities. 

·  E-commerce: Addresses the legal issues arising from online transactions, including contract formation, payment methods, and consumer protection in the digital space. 

·        Intellectual Property: Explores the protection of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, and
copyrights. 

·        Insurance Law: Examines the principles of insurance law, including different types of insurance contracts
and their legal implications. Examples of Topics Covered in Specific Jurisdictions:

·   Commercial Law in Nigeria: Includes contract law, sale of goods law, consumer protection law, and e-commerce regulations. Skills Developed:

·        Analytical and critical thinking: Analyzing legal principles and applying them to specific situations.

·        Legal research and writing: Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.

·        Negotiation and dispute resolution: Negotiating agreements and resolving disputes.

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Understanding legal frameworks: Understanding the legal framework governing employment and commercial activities. 

Duration: Two (2) days                                                                                Fee: N180,000