On 1 January 2021, a new era began in Africa with the commencement of trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area ("AfCFTA") regime.

On 30 August 2021, the Security and Exchange Commission ("SEC") unveiled n rules applicable to persons who provide Robo Advisory Services in Nigeria ("the Rules").

Furthermore, financial institutions should disclose their contact details and the details of the cost of the product or services being advertised.

Payment Service Banks ("PSBs") have, since their introduction into the financial space, remained a veritable vehicle for financial inclusion across countries.

The last two decades has witnessed a rise in the use of the internet in general, and social media in particular.

As the world advances, new ventures in the media and internet world are emerging. One of the most recent enterprises that technological and internet evolution has witnessed is social media influence/influencing.

An application software (app) is a program or group of programs designed to help customers perform particular activities.

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has, without a doubt, greatly impacted virtually every industry, and the communications industry is no exception.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, employers and employees have had to work remotely in a manner that can best be described as unprecedented.

There are several government agencies regulating various sectors of the Nigerian economy. Most of these regulatory agencies are creation of statutes which usually specify their functions, powers and general mode of operations.

Counterfeiting and trademark infringement continue to pose serious challenges to innovation and industry, especially in the 21st century.

This is the final part of the article where we will examine trade secrets. We will also distinguish trademarks, patents and trade secrets.

Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa. With a population of over 200 million people, it is difficult to ignore Nigeria in the AfCFTA process.

On 19 December 2017, the Federal High Court, Lagos ("FHC") per Kuewumi J., in Appeal No.: FHC/L/4A/2016, upheld the decision of the Tax Appeal Tribunal ("TAT") ...

The President of Nigeria recently signed the Petroleum Industry Act ("PIA") into law, putting an end to several years of uncertainties and promises to reform and modernise the regulatory framework...

Section 20 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020 provides two ways banks may acquire or hold shares in other entities.

Over the past few weeks, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") has issued circulars amending and clarifying the procedure for receipt of diaspora remittances ("the Circulars").

Section 119 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act ("CAMA") 2020, in conjunction with the Persons with Significant Control Regulations ("PSC Regulations") 2022, requires companies...

Musical works created or produced by musicians are largely protected by copyright. This basically refers to the exclusive control that is given to the creator of a particular piece of work for a specific amount of time.

The Act provides that the amendments therein come into force on "1 May 2023 or such other date that shall be indicated by the National Assembly by law, or the President by assent or order".