ArticleImplications Of The Digital Service Tax Regime For NigeriaOn 17th August 2017, Nigeria became the 71st country that subscribed to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)'s...NigeriaTaxSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticlePrice Control And Its Significance On People's Livelihood In NigeriaPrice controls are government-imposed restrictions on the pricing of goods and services, setting either a maximum price (price ceiling, e.g., for rentals) or a minimum price...NigeriaConsumer ProtectionSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleContinuous Learning Through Versatility: An Imperative For Capacity Building And Effective Modern Secretariat ProductivityThere is no doubt that the world we live in today is continuously evolving and industries are constantly experiencing changes and modifications to make processes faster and more seamless, and to improve output. NigeriaLaw Practice ManagementSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleEmergency Arbitration In Nigeria: Legal Innovations And PracticeHistorically, arbitration did not offer any remedy in cases where emergency reliefs were necessary. NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleLegal Regime For Consumer Protection And Competition In NigeriaConsumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace.NigeriaConsumer ProtectionSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleDispute Resolution By Arbitration In The Nigerian Oil And Gas Industry Under The Nigeria Petroleum Industry Act 2021The Oil and Gas industry is the mainstay of the Nigerian economy and contributes significantly to Nigeria's economic development.NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleThe Current Discontent Between The Discos And Nigerian Electricity Consumers Over Non-Compliance With The Performance Agreement On MeteringRecently, 3 persons who are close to the writer shared their respective experiences with their electricity distribution companies (Discos) concerning lack of electricity meters...NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleThe Electoral Act 2022: Key Changes And Impact On The 2023 ElectionsOn 25th February 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2022 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, after months of withholding assent. NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleThird Party Funding Vis-a-vis Public Policy Considerations In Arbitral Awards Enforcement In NigeriaGlobally, third-party funding in arbitration has become quite common, as many claimants, faced with the steep costs of arbitration, turn to financiers to seek funding. NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticlePresident Tinubu Directs Fccpc To Investigate Global Digital Platforms Over Competition And Copyright ConcernsIn a significant development for Nigeria's digital economy and competition law landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of news content, and other potentially unfair market conduct.NigeriaAntitrust/Competition LawSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleCelebrity Liability For The Endorsement Of Defective ProductsThe concept of celebrity endorsement of products and services is widely recognised and has taken on a steep incline in the last decade. Celebrity endorsements have introduced novel aspects...NigeriaConsumer ProtectionSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleNigerian Tax Issues Highlights Of Changes Under The Tax Reform Acts: Taxation Of Professional ServicesA few weeks ago, we published an article demystifying the changes in the tax dispute resolution processes occasioned by the tax reform Acts which will come into effect from the first day of 2026.NigeriaTaxSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleCross-Border Mergers And Acquisitions Transactions Involving Companies In Emerging EconomiesCross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) transactions can be defined as any transactions in assets of two firms belonging to two different economies.NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleEssential Intellectual Property Clauses In Employment ContractsIntellectual property rights are valuable business assets which businesses rely on to gain and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplaceNigeriaEmployment and HRSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleThe Ikoyi Marriage Registry Fiasco: An Analysis Of The Federal High Court's DecisionRecently, the media went abuzz with the news that a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos had declared marriages conducted at Federal Marriage registries all over the country...NigeriaFamily and MatrimonialSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleDecentralized Public-Private Partnerships Procurement And Approval NoticeThe Nigerian infrastructure landscape has witnessed a transformative era marked by the August 2025 Regulatory Pivot, a strategic move that transitions the nation from a regime of centralized congestion toward one of institutional autonomy. NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleSharing Of Books, Music On Digital Platforms And Social Media: Legal Issues ArisingOver the years, authors and artistes have been faced with infringement issues across the world. In the era where hardcovers thrived, copyright authorities were able to curtail infringement to a very large extent.NigeriaIntellectual PropertySPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleHow To Prepare A Project Feasibility Report For The Procurement Of A Telecommunications Licence In Nigeria*Submission of a Project Feasibility Report (PFR) is one of the essential requirements for the procurement of an individual telecommunications license from the Nigerian Communications CommissionNigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleAn Evaluation Of Data Subject Access Requests In OrganizationsIn ensuring the effective protection of personal information, data subjects have a range of rights over their personal data that are recognized by privacy laws and regulations. NigeriaPrivacySPA Ajibade & Co
ArticleThe Significance Of Employee Orientation In Nigerian Law FirmsAccording to the Cambridge Dictionary, employee orientation is defined as: "an act of training or preparation for a new job or activity" Orientation is the process of introducing new employees to their work environment. NigeriaLaw Practice ManagementSPA Ajibade & Co