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    Data Breaches And Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure: An Analysis Of Resilience, Responsibility, And Regulatory Responses

    Digital infrastructure has become critical national infrastructure in Nigeria, forming the backbone of modern governance, financial services, and economic coordination. As the country digitises public services and its economy grows increasingly dependent on interconnected platforms, questions arise about the reliability, resilience, and security of these systems.
    NigeriaTechnology
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Legal Risks And Opportunities In Nigeria’s Lithium Economy: A Vital Mineral In Focus

    Nasarawa State in Northern Nigeria has emerged as a significant hub for lithium mining and processing, driven by the global shift towards renewable energy and the surging demand for this critical battery component. As lithium becomes increasingly vital for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, understanding the legal and regulatory framework governing its extraction in this region becomes essential for stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.
    Nigeria
Energy and Natural Resources
Streamsowers & Köhn
Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Legislative Spotlight: NOSDRA (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025

    The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes significant changes to Nigeria's regulatory framework for oil spill management and environmental compliance. What new enforcement powers will NOSDRA gain, and how will financial and criminal consequences for non-compliance by operators and facility owners be strengthened?
    NigeriaEnvironment
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Attorney General Of The Federation V. Attorney General Of Abia State & Ors (2024) LPELR-62576(SC): Was The Purposive Interpretation Justified?

    As has been the tenor of its pronouncements over the years, the Supreme Court ("the Court"), like every other court established under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As amended)...
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    The Federal High Court Rules On The Scope Of The Investigative Powers Of The National Assembly

    The Federal High Court in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/742/2020 between Wale Taiwo SAN v. Stanbic IBTC Plc. & 4 Ors. restrained Stanbic IBTC Plc from complying...
    NigeriaFinance and Banking
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
  • Article

    The Federal Government Approves The Blockchain Policy For Nigeria

    On 3 May 2023, the Nigerian government approved a National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria ("Policy"). As the leading digital economy in Africa, Nigeria is the first in the continent to adopt...
    NigeriaTechnology
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Streamsowers & Köhn Has Secured A Landmark Judgment In A Case At The Supreme Court Seeking To Define The Limits Of Locus Standi In Public Interest Litigation

    In a landmark decision delivered on 7 February 2025, in Appeal No. SC/255/2007: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala v. Gani Fawehinmi & Ors., the Supreme Court ruled that mere status as a taxpayer does not, in itself...
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
  • Article

    Data Protection Compliance Organisations

    Do you know that under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulations 2019 (NDPR), data controllers and processors who determine the processing and process the personal data...
    NigeriaPrivacy
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
  • Article

    Dynamics Of Aviation Taxes In Nigeria

    Generally, aviation taxes are complex. With airlines flying across territorial jurisdictions and spending only a portion of their total distance in any particular sovereign state,...
    NigeriaTax
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Excessive Data Collection Practices Of WhatsApp (Re)Scrutinised Under The NDPR: A Review Of FCCPC v. Meta

    On 19 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC or Commission) in Nigeria imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms Inc (Meta), the parent company of WhatsApp LLC (WhatsApp)...
    NigeriaConsumer Protection
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
  • Article

    Is The VAT A Federal Or State Tax?

    The Federal High Court Port Harcourt Division recently held that the Rivers State Government and not the Federal Government is empowered to collect Value Added Tax ("VAT") among other taxes in the State.
    NigeriaTax
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    The Nigerian Data Protection Bureau Issues A Draft Code Of Conduct For Data Protection Compliance Organisations

    Under the Nigerian Data Protection Regulations 2019 (NDPR), a Data Protection Compliance Organisation (DPCO) is 'any entity duly licensed by [the Nigerian Data Protection Bureau]...
    NigeriaPrivacy
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Cryptocurrencies, Taxes And Nigeria

    The digital world is here to stay. It is the new normal. This realisation was responsible for the conclusion of the OECD that the digital economy cannot be ringfenced for tax purposes...
    NigeriaTechnology
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Insights On The Cyber Security Levy

    On 6th May 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a Circular requiring all financial institutions, mobile money operators, and payment service providers...
    NigeriaTechnology
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Weights & Measures Regulations – The Need For Clarity

    From the provisions of the Act, the primary function of the Minister and the Department is to set standards for weights and measures and in addition, certify weighing and measuring equipment or instruments.
    NigeriaInternational Law
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Regulation And Taxation Of Lottery And Gaming Business In Nigeria

    The old industry of lottery and gaming has continued to develop with several innovations globally. With an estimated twenty-six percent of the world's total population involved in gambling...
    NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
  • Article

    Newly Discovered High-grade Lithium Deposits Have Potential To Boost Nigerian Economy

    Nigeria recently discovered large deposits of lithium, an essential component for building batteries for electric cars, laptops and mobile devices. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, showed interest...
    NigeriaEnergy and Natural Resources
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Commentaries On The Key Provisions In The Arbitration And Mediation Act, 2023

    The Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023("the Act") was assented to by the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari on 26 May 2023 after several years of review and criticism...
    NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Artificial Intelligence And Copyright Protection In Nigeria, Legal Impact And Challenges

    Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly around the world, with Nigeria seeing growing adoption and investment in AI technologies across various industries.
    NigeriaIntellectual Property
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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    Termination Of Employment: The Effect Of The ILO Convention On Contracts Of Employment

    For an employment relationship that is not clothed with statutory flavor, a contract of employment is the basis of that relationship. In a contract of employment, the terms of the relationship,...
    NigeriaEmployment and HR
    Streamsowers & Köhn
    Streamsowers & Köhn
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