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Despite obvious challenges, Nigeria continues to aspire to be Africa's premier investment destination. In 2010, the Federal Government (FG)'s Roadmap for Power Sector Reform (RPSR)...

Over the past 20–30 years, International Arbitration has become by far the most popular mechanism for resolving international commercial disputes globally.

Nigeria's 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round offers 50 oil blocks across onshore, shallow-water, frontier, and deep offshore areas. With pre-qualification complete, bidders must now navigate complex regulatory requirements, consortium structuring, and competitive bid strategies to secure acreage in one of Africa's most significant upstream opportunities.

Also, Lagos has a large and diverse population, leading to a higher number of legal disputes, both civil and criminal. This creates a need for more lawyers and law firms to cater to the legal needs...

Since its enactment, the Electricity Act (EA) of 2023 caused a significant shift in Nigeria's energy sector (electricity market).

Most often, investors engage in investment activities by establishing or investing in a local company in the host State(s) to enable them participate in large-scale projects and take advantage ...

Nigeria’s oil and gas licensing framework offers investors opportunities to acquire petroleum exploration and development rights through a regulated competitive process.

For generations, Nigerians have regarded land as the safest store of wealth. The prevailing investment philosophy has been remarkably simple: acquire land, hold it patiently, and allow appreciation to generate wealth over time. Across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and other commercial centres, countless families have followed precisely that strategy.

Ultimately, it will all boil down to applying creativity to validly achieve desired commercial results, without exposure to undue regulatory scrutiny or challenge.

As the Coronavirus pandemic hits hard on public health and businesses, the French word, "force majeure" has suddenly become very popular.

This article explores the comprehensive framework of trade dress and get-up protection in Nigeria, examining how visual elements beyond traditional trademarks can secure brand identity. It delves into the legal mechanisms available for protecting the overall appearance and presentation of products in the Nigerian market.

Ex parte orders are urgent interim judicial interventions granted in the absence of the adverse party, usually to prevent irreparable harm or preserve the subject-matter of suit pending the hearing of the adverse party...

Nigeria's deep offshore petroleum sector presents substantial investment opportunities following recent fiscal reforms and the execution of Production Sharing Contract addenda for the Bonga Southwest/Aparo project. Understanding the legal framework governing these investments—including the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, tax legislation, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations—is essential for investors seeking to navigate cost recovery, decommissioning liabilities, and long-term

The Federal High Court had rendered a decision of significant consequence on the enactment. But as is increasingly the case with highly significant disputes, the judicial determination was far from being settled, at first instance.

Cash flow is notably the fuel with which any business runs, and running into cash flow problems may hamper business success.

Differences will usually always arise in commercial contracts. When business people sit down to negotiate, an inevitable question is "what will happen in the event of a dispute between us?''

When you hear of Dangote Group, what comes to mind? Companies that have been built over the years, expanded massively in various industries and have now become very successful right?

The right to create is the cornerstone of cultural, intellectual and technological advancement. In a world driven by innovation and storytelling, authors stand at the heart of expression-shaping society through words...