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Nigeria has introduced a standardised framework for the taxation of virtual assets through the NRS Virtual Asset Tax Guidelines. This comprehensive breakdown examines who the guidelines apply to...

The Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 has introduced a more stringent framework for claims settlement, with stronger financial and regulatory consequences for unreasonable delay. This thought leadership article examines how NIIRA 2025 affects the proof of insurer misconduct and the remedies available to policyholders, focusing specifically on unreasonable delay in claims settlement and the significant changes from the previous Insurance Act 2003.

Falcon Corporation Limited has recorded a successful outcome in opposition proceedings before the Nigerian Trade Marks Tribunal concerning the mark FALCON & Device in Class 4.

Warranty and Indemnity insurance is transforming M&A transactions globally, yet its adoption in Nigeria faces significant barriers. This analysis explores the practical challenges of implementing...

The Nigerian Trade Marks Registry has published two new Journals, opening a critical two-month statutory opposition window for trade mark owners and applicants. This publication triggers a non-extendable period during which proprietors of earlier marks must act to challenge potentially conflicting applications, or risk allowing them to proceed to registration unchallenged.

The Court of Appeal's decision in Rothmans of Pall Mall v. Kasmal International Services Ltd. addresses a fundamental question of procedural fairness: what happens when a trial court enters judgment without properly notifying the defendant of hearing dates?

The recent licensing of Awabah as the first Accredited Pension Agent (APA) by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) marks a significant evolution in Nigeria’s pension landscape. This initiative aims to enhance pension coverage, particularly for self-employed individuals and workers in the informal sector, who hitherto faced barriers in accessing pension systems. In addition, recognizing the role of intermediaries introduces a system of compliance and accountability that is vital for ensuring

The Federal High Court of Nigeria has, in a landmark judgment delivered on 7 November 2025 in Messilia Motors Limited v. Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (Suit No: FHC/L/CS/1044/2025) resolved a long-standing constitutional conflict between the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The fragmentation of intellectual property (IP) systems across African countries has long posed a barrier to innovation and cross-border investment, affecting both local entrepreneurs and foreign investors. Businesses expanding into the African market often face significant challenges due to inconsistent IP laws and enforcement mechanisms, making it difficult to effectively protect ideas, brands, and inventions across multiple jurisdictions.

The global sports industry generates billions in revenue through broadcasting, sponsorships, and merchandising, with intellectual property rights serving as the invisible currency that determines ownership and profit. As Nigerian athletes command increasing global attention, this analysis examines whether they possess the legal tools and awareness necessary to protect and monetize their personal brands in an industry where image rights, trademarks...

While Government's response to the current FX malaise has at best been meek, its actions have been largely characterized by disproportionate and incoherent policies.

Healthcare disputes in Nigeria sit at the intersection of law, medicine and public policy. They span a wide spectrum, including clinical negligence claims, professional discipline proceedings, regulatory enforcement and mass-tort style claims arising from systemic failures within healthcare delivery.

In recent years, product placement (or brand integration) and merchandising have become a lucrative source of income for film producers around the world.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (“NUPRC” or “Commission”) formally announced the commencement of the 2025 Licensing Round, which began on 1st December 2025. The round offers 50 oil and gas blocks spanning frontier, onshore, shallow-water, and deep-water acreages. The blocks are located across Nigeria’s sedimentary basins, namely the Niger Delta Basin, Chad Basin, Benue Trough, Anambra Basin, and Dahomey (Benin) Basin.

The oil and gas industry is buzzing with excitement following the recent announcement by the Federal Government of the 2nd Marginal Field Licensing Round.

The Mental Health Act 2023 (the “Act”) marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s mental health policy landscape. Previously, Nigerian employment laws did not specifically address the needs of employees experiencing mental health conditions. Notably, the Nigerian Labour Act, which serves as the primary statute for employment relations, and the Employee Compensation Act 2010 both lacked specific provisions regarding mental health.

Intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for various legal entitlements which attach to certain names, written and recorded media and inventions. The word IP refers to creation of the mind and expression: inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names and images used in commerce.

When Senator Hadi Sirika, Honourable Minister of State for Aviation, said that the long-lost dreams of Nigeria Airways were restored with the unveiling of the new national flag carrier/airline...