The Mozambique Industrial Property Institute (IPI) recently appointed Ms Sheila Canda as the new Director General. Ms Canda replaces the recently retired Mr. Meque who held the position of Director

Earlier this year, Namibia introduced the Corporate Law Reform Bill, which seeks to overhaul and modernise outdated statutory instruments. The deadline for public comment has been extended and interested parties...

Namibia's Business and Intellectual Property Authority has restructured its fee payment system for intellectual property applications, consolidating multiple fees into a single upfront payment. The amendments affect trade marks, patents, and industrial designs, requiring applicants to pay more at the time of filing while maintaining the same total official costs. These regulatory changes represent a significant shift in how IP filing fees are administered in Namibia.

Namibia is set to make history with its first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Local businesses with consignments ready for shipment this month are being encouraged.

Over the years, WIPO has been assisting African countries in developing IP policies and innovation ecosystems. Namibia is one of the countries collaborating with WIPO.

The Namibia Revenue Agency, NAMRA, has set a goal of reaching full digitisation within the next 4 years. This will eliminate the need for customers to seek in-person consultations and will allow NAMRA to become paperless.

The Republic of Niger has taken a significant step in intellectual property law by acceding to the Marrakesh Treaty, joining other African Intellectual Property Organization member states in this commitment. This development will enable improved access to published works for persons with print disabilities through the creation and international exchange of accessible format copies.

Early in August 2025, a Federal High Court in Lagos stopped the asset sale of biotech star, 54gene, which included the biodata of 100 000 Nigerians.

Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the Nigerian economy...

Babcock University hosted the AI & Babcock Innovation Venture (BIV) Commercialisation Summit 2026 on 21–22 April 2026 convening global leaders to accelerate AI driven innovation in Africa.

On 6 April 2022, the Senate in Nigeria passed the Copyright Bill,which aims to ensure that copyright laws in Nigeria will be in line with best practices in respect of the regulation, protection and administration of copyright...

Mrs Stella Ezenduka, Chief Registrar of the Patents and Designs Registry, Commercial Law Department of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Nigeria...

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has renewed the operational licence of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN). In a letter dated 16 January 2025, the NCC confirmed the renewal of MCSN's.

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to ensure that scientific discoveries do not remain confined to laboratories but instead evolve into products that can improve healthcare outcomes.

On 27 March 2025 the Federal Republic of Nigeria became a member of (UPOV). Nigeria deposited its instrument of accession to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants...

A Nigerian Federal High Court has ruled on a high-stakes copyright dispute over the globally acclaimed gospel song "Way Maker," examining whether a music producer's technical contributions to a recording constitute co-authorship. The judgment clarifies the critical distinction between creative authorship and production services in determining copyright ownership. This decision carries significant implications for how the music industry documents and allocates rights between artists and technical contributor

Nigeria has officially joined the UPOV PRISMA online filing platform for all crops and species.

WIPO has established its first Sub-Saharan African office in Abuja, Nigeria, aiming to strengthen intellectual property awareness and support innovation across the region. How will this strategic expansion impact IP development, entrepreneurship, and economic growth throughout Sub-Saharan Africa?

Nigeria has begun the full rollout of its National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy (NIPPS), marking a shift from years of policy development to operational implementation.

Nigeria is close to securing full membership in the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), according to Dr. Ishiaku Khalid...