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    An ‘Abuse of Process’: The Inside Story of How 54 Collective Lost Its $106M Fund

    The provisional liquidation process will continue, with a final court hearing scheduled for 11 August 2025.

    The Politics of Co-founder Breakups in Nigeria: Who Gets Burned?

    Co-founder conflict isn’t a glitch in the startup scene  in Nigeria— it’s a feature.

    The Legal Booby Traps That Sink Early-Stage Startups

    What advising dozens of African and global founders has taught me about the hidden legal pitfalls startups can't afford to ignore.

    Law, Loops, and Lock-Ups: Behind the Deal That Gave Lesaka a Banking License

    This is not just an acquisition — it’s a balance sheet restructuring disguised as strategic expansion.
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    The ruling has implications that stretch well beyond a single scuppered deal.

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