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    Incentive Or Conditional Relief?

    The Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026 (the "Order") establishes a production-linked tax remission framework for qualifying deep offshore oil and gas developments in Nigeria.
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Understanding Copyright Infringement In Nigeria's Social Media Landscape

    Technological advancements and social media have dramatically expanded creative horizons, but they've also accelerated copyright infringement.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Medical Negligence And Informed Consent

    Medical negligence cases have skyrocketed in Nigeria in the last few years. There has been an increase in litigated medical negligence cases because patients are now aware of their rights.
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Social Media Liability: Who Is Responsible For Defamatory Content And False Adverts Online?

    Webinar : Friday, 30th May 2025 @ 11 am
    NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Implications Of Not Filing Annual Returns With The Corporate Affairs Commission In Nigeria

    Annual returns are essentially a report submitted to the Corporate Affairs Commission to update them on the financial status of a company for a given year.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    The Critical Role Of Business Registration With The Corporate Affairs Commission: Why It Matters For Companies

    Conceptualizing a business idea and starting to implement it is not the beginning of a successful business/company operations in Nigeria.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Understanding Piracy And Its Implication Under Nigeria Legal Landscape

    It has become a sad reality today that many times creators spend countless hours crafting a beautiful piece of art, only to have it replicated and distributed without the author's consent.
    NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Executive Override Or Enforcement? Legal Scrutiny Of The 2026 Petroleum Revenue Order

    The Executive Order issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 13th February 2026 must be examined within the constitutional framework governing petroleum resources and public revenue.
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    A Bill To Criminalise Commercial Surrogacy In Nigeria Scales First Reading

    On May 21, 2025, a significant legislative proposal titled "A Bill for an Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Women, Particularly in Relation to Surrogacy and for Related Matters" scaled first reading on the floor of the House of Representatives.
    NigeriaGovernment, Public Sector
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Entertainment Law Digest Q1 2026

    Following the plea, the presiding judge ordered that the Defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a scheduled ruling on his bail application.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Are Host Community Development Trust Boards The Next Frontier For Energy Sector Disputes In Nigeria?

    Under the Act, settlors who are typically petroleum operators, are required to establish and fund these trusts for the benefit of host communities.
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Energy Law Digest Q2 2026

    The second quarter of 2026 witnessed significant regulatory developments across Nigeria’s energy sector. This edition of the Energy Law Digest covers key developments in upstream petroleum, domestic crude supply obligations, gas sector financing, electricity sector reforms, and energy transition governance.
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Medical Law Digest – Q1 2025

    The Nigerian Surrogacy Bill 2024 ("the Bill"), recently scaled its second reading at the House of Representatives. The Bill marks a significant step towards regulating surrogacy arrangements in Nigeria.
    NigeriaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    The Arbitration Desk: The Arbitration And Mediation Act—Does It Go Far Enough?

    On May 26, 2023, the Nigerian arbitration community felt profound relief when the former President Muhammadu Buhari passed the Arbitration
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Medical Law Digest Q2 2026

    The second quarter of 2026 saw significant regulatory and legislative activity across Nigeria’s healthcare sector — from expanded consumer protection powers over healthcare providers to new frameworks for digital pharmacies, health financing, and public health institutions. This edition of the Medical Law Digest covers the key developments.
    NigeriaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Medical Law Digest - Q4 2025

    Stakeholders at the 2025 Disability Rights Advocacy Network Roundtable held recently in Lagos have called for a comprehensive overhaul of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD).
    NigeriaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Dispute Resolution Digest - Q1 2026

    In a landmark judgment on 17th March 2026, the Federal High Court, Warri in the case of Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo v. I.G.P & Ors. (Suit No: FHC/WR/CS/87/2025), presided over by Justice H.A.Nganjiwa, upheld the constitutional rights of Nigerian citizens to record police officers performing their duties in public.
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    Energy Law Digest - Q1 2026

    The first quarter of 2026 was significantly shaped by global oil market instability, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions involving the United States and Iran.
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    A Quick Review Of The Concept Of Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) In Businesses

    In recent times, there has been an increased emphasis on the inclusion of sustainability by business entities, and organisations globally.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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    The Implications Of Debt Financing And Equity Financing On Businesses

    Running a business whether a company or Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) can be financially demanding. Where this is the case, business owners seek various options to fund the business.
    NigeriaCorporate/Commercial Law
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
    Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

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