"Grant" isn't the word I would use...it would be an agreement.
Diwan's control of TheraCour seems clear. His control over NNVC, which some see as obvious, is less clear. I think the consensus is that no NNVC corporate action takes place without his blessing I don't think he has the numbers to guarantee a shareholder vote in his favor if everyone shows up. Since that never happens I guess you call it a technicality.
That said, in theory he could legally sign for both entities, but I think he would be precluded from DECIDING to accept the terms of a license on behalf of NNVC without the blessing of its Board. However I think the IT, MB and MK situations in the recent past make it clear that the Board members have noses of brown.