FC Pods

An Overview of Key Developments in the Nigerian Maritime Industry 2023 in view - Emmanuel Ikwuakolam

Join Maryam Dan-Habu in a conversation with Emmanuel Ikwuakolam, a Counsel in Foundation Chambers, on an overview of the key legal and institutional developments in the Nigerian Maritime Industry with 2023 in view. They explore the Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules 2023, the Extension of Nigeria’s Continental shelf, the UN Convention on the International Effect of the Judicial Sale of Ships, the creation of the Marine and Blue Economy Ministry and the Commissioning of the Lekki Deep Sea Port. To get in touch or ask a question, follow us on Instagram at @FoundationChambers and send a Direct Message. You can also send us an email - Info@foundationchambers.com

An Overview of the Company’s Voluntary Arrangement and its role in Insolvency with Tolulope Adebayo

Join Maryam Dan-Habu in a conversation with Tolulope Adebayo, a Senior Counsel in Foundation Chambers, on the Company’s Voluntary Arrangement and its role in Insolvency They explore the background of the CVA from the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. They evaluate the key requirements and procedures under CAMA, the pros and cons of the CVA and its significance in insolvency and the practicability of such arrangement in Nigeria. To get in touch or ask a question, follow us on Instagram at @FoundationChambers and send a Direct Message. You can also send us an email - Info@foundationchambers.com

Bills of Lading and Cargo Claims with Juliana Okeke

Join Maryam Dan-Habu as she interviews Juliana Okeke, a Counsel in Foundation Chambers, on the Bill of Lading and Cargo Claims in Nigeria. They begin with a conversation on the removal of fuel subsidy then proceed to explore the essential features of a Bill of Lading, the privity of contract and the right of suit. They evaluate issues and parties critical to successfully pursuing cargo claims in Nigeria and consider the locus standi of a notify party and clearing agent. They further assess the pros and cons of the Electronic Bill of Lading. To get in touch or ask a question, follow us on Instagram at @FoundationChambers and send a Direct Message. You can also send us an email - Info@foundationchambers.com

The Admiralty Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court with Adedamola Kikiowo

Join Maryam Dan-Habu as she interviews Adedamola Kikiowo, a Senior Counsel in Foundation Chambers, on the Conflicts in the Admiralty Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in Nigeria. They explore matters pertaining to a ship's legal personality, arrest, the commencement of actions and the admiralty jurisdiction of the courts. They consider the conflict of interest between the Federal High Court and the National Industrial Court on labour matters like crew wages and the tussle with the State High Court on disputes pertaining to simple contracts. To get in touch or ask a question, follow us on Instagram at @FoundationChambers and send a Direct Message. You can also send us an email - Info@foundationchambers.com

The Role of ESG in the Shipping industry with Mojisola Jaiye-Gbenle

Join Maryam Dan-Habu as she interviews Mojisola Jaiye-Gbenle, a Senior Counsel in Foundation Chambers, on the Role of ESG in the Shipping industry. The Environmental, Social and Governmental (ESG) framework has become a significant factor in the shipping industry, with its focus on environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and good governance. It is a way of measuring how well a company is doing in terms of sustainability and making a net-positive contribution to society. In this episode, we discuss what ESG is about, the relevant stakeholders in the shipping industry, why ESG (reporting) is important, the role of ESG criteria in Shipping finance and how the Nigerian Shipping industry can harness ESG for its good. To get in touch or ask a question, follow us on Instagram at @FoundationChambers and send a Direct Message. You can also send us an email - Info@foundationchambers.com