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The FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack features global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, and Davido, but who actually owns the music rights? Behind the unified global album lies a complex web of fragmented intellectual property...

A Lagos High Court has ruled that estate residents' associations and their security service providers can be held liable in negligence when security protocol failures result in property loss. The judgment establishes critical precedents regarding duty of care, protocol enforcement, and the shared responsibility framework governing gated community security in Nigeria.

Over the years, we have witnessed the legal industry in Nigeria grow substantially; however, choosing the right law firm, especially for dispute resolution, requires careful consideration of a variety of factors. As a client, the first step to effectively resolving your disputes is to look for a firm that understands your problem.

In an increasingly digitized and globalized economy, the transfer of personal data across national borders has become an operational necessity for businesses. Nigerian companies and businesses...

Imagine finally buying that beautiful, fully furnished house in a strategic location in real estate in Lagos. The stress of searching is over, and you feel a wave of peace of mind.

In this age of the Internet of Things, paying for goods and services is frequently done with the use of payment cards.

The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Act 2026 (the “NPERA Act”) represents a significant development in Nigeria’s maritime regulatory framework. By establishing the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) and replacing the former Nigerian Shippers’ Council framework, the Act seeks to strengthen economic regulation, improve transparency and promote efficiency across Nigeria’s ports and related logistics services.

Given the commercial significance of vessels and the substantial financial consequences that accompany their detention, ship arrest has rightly been described as the most potent enforcement mechanism in maritime litigation.

Recently, a colleague and I were having dinner on a Sunday evening when he got an SMS from a new client operating in the tech space asking to meet urgently.

Launching a startup in Nigeria is both exciting and challenging. Entrepreneurs often focus on innovation, product development, and attracting investors, but the legal side of business is just as critical.

Pursuant to Sections 11(c) and 51(c) of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act 2011, the FRC of Nigeria is vested with the powers to ensure good corporate governance practices in the public and private sectors...

Due diligence is the level of care or judgment exercised prior to establishing a commercial relationship. It is a process that involves collecting, understanding and assessing all legal risk, associated...

Who owns AI-generated content in Nigeria? There is no simple answer yet, and that is exactly the problem with AI and copyright in Nigeria.. Nigeria’s Copyright Act 2022 protects work that shows sufficient effort to give it an original character, and it gives copyright to the “author.” But it does not say whether someone who prompts an AI tool counts as an author, or how much human input is enough.

When 7-Eleven sued Nike over the Air Max 95 "Big Bubble" sneaker's orange, green, and red stripes, the internet dismissed it as frivolous—but Nigerian law, following a quiet 2022 amendment, now recognizes colour trademarks just like American law does. This case reveals how brands can protect their visual identity through colour combinations, and why proximity to a well-known brand's look carries real legal risk.

Commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria is being reshaped by third-party funding and asset tracing mechanisms. While the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 has abolished champerty doctrines in arbitration contexts, traditional common law restrictions persist in court litigation, creating a complex legal landscape where funding viability increasingly depends on enforceable asset identification and preservation strategies.

A Contract for buying land in Nigeria is usually executed where there is a transfer of interest in land.

The anti-corruption drive of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has received its irst stress test arising from the crisis in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs...

The Nigerian economy is heavily dependent on the oil and gas sector. The sector accounts for about 65% of government revenue and 88% of the nations export...