FROM ENTRY TO EXIT: A LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR DE-RISKING PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN NIGERIA – Contd.
Nigerian private equity deals face regulatory, foreign exchange, corporate governance, and historic liability risks. Investors mitigate these exposures by setting regulatory approvals as conditions precedent, using political risk insurance, and securing Certificates of Capital Importation. Governance risks are controlled through reserved matters, board representation, and founder undertakings, while thorough due diligence and warranties protect against undisclosed liabilities.