To facilitate the efficient hearing and determination of Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) disputes, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Tsoho...

In June 2023, the NDPA was passed into law. It should be noted that the combined reading of Sections 63 and 64 of the NDPA connotes that the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (the NDPR)...

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Picture this scenario: you are owed $4,700,000 by a business partner. Your contract contains an arbitration clause, but you are convinced that $837,725 of that debt has been clearly admitted.

On March 29, 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a landmark directive mandating Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide direct compensation to subscribers for poor network service.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (“NCC”) has commenced a formal review of the Mobile Termination Rates (“MTR”) applicable within the Nigerian telecommunications sector.1 The review is an exercise aimed at reassessing the wholesale pricing framework that governs how telecom operators charge one another for terminating voice calls across networks.

Under Nigerian law, a suit is deemed to have commenced in court at the point of filing all the required originating processes depending on the mode of commencement which could either be by way of a writ of summons, ...

In VoiceWeb International Limited v. Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services & Ors (2021) CA/L/794/2021 (unreported)—a case in which our firm represented the first respondent...

The landmark case of Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment raises critical questions about the extent of liability internet service providers face when their subscribers...

The Central Bank of Nigeria in a circular issued on September 13, 2018 addressed to all Deposit Money Banks, Micro Finance Banks and other Financial Institutions, Mobile Money Operators, Development Finance Institutions, ...

Nigeria is going solar at speed. The country imported solar panels worth N242.68 billion in the first half of 2025 alone and added some 803 megawatts of new capacity over the year

On 9th October 2025, the Corporate and Commercial Group ("CCG") team of Advocaat Law Practice hosted a critical webinar titled ‘Nigeria's Landmark Tax Reforms 2025: Legal, Business, and Investment Implications.'

The Federal Government has launched Nigeria's first formal gas trading system, introducing a Gas Trading Licence alongside a Clearing House and Settlement System to establish a transparent, regulated gas market.

Intellectual property licensing plays a crucial role in the entertainment industry, governing how creative works are used, distributed, and monetized across various platforms and territories. This publication examines the legal frameworks, contractual considerations, and best practices for licensing IP rights in entertainment contexts. Understanding these licensing mechanisms is essential for content creators, distributors, and rights holders navigating the complex landscape of entertainment law.

Imagine you are an importer who has paid for goods in full, whose vessel has duly arrived, and whose documentation is entirely in order, only to find your cargo detained at the port because of a debt owed by the charterer, a party with whom you have no contractual relationship whatsoever.

Nigeria's Central Bank has launched a new regulatory sandbox track specifically for virtual assets, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to cryptocurrency oversight.

Nigerian law prohibits foreign companies from carrying on business in Nigeria without f irst registering under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.

With the continued procrastination in passing the Petroleum Industry Bill and the consequent delay in bringing about the much vaunted reforms of the oil and gas sector in Nigeria, other African countries ...

Understanding the regulatory framework surrounding Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) is crucial for companies operating in Nigeria's financial and business sectors. This publication examines the legal definition of PEPs under Nigerian law, identifies who qualifies for this designation, and outlines the enhanced due diligence obligations that financial institutions and businesses must implement when dealing with these high-risk individuals.

Advocaat Law Practice presents its comprehensive monthly roundup of significant developments, regulatory changes, and emerging trends shaping Nigeria's energy and infrastructure landscape. This curated update examines key policy shifts, project announcements, and legal frameworks affecting stakeholders across the power, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors.