The Nigeria Data Protection Act – General Application and Implementation Directive came into effect on 19 September 2025. Notably, with its commencement, the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)...

The decision of the Court of Appeal in Oil & Industrial Services Ltd v. Hempel Paints (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd represents a significant restatement of Nigerian arbitration jurisprudence...

Do you know public Wi-Fi canexpose everything you do online?

On 25th August 2011, the respondent, a legal practitioner, through his law firm of Abang Ogar & Co., entered into a Consultancy Service Agreement...

Intellectual property (IP) rights are often described as intangible assets, referring to their non-physical yet valuable nature. In our current society, IP plays a crucial role in shaping a company's identity, strengthening...

Nigeria's white-collar crime and investigations landscape underwent significant transformation in the first half of 2026, marked by intensified enforcement actions and comprehensive regulatory reforms.

The Nigerian Mining Industry is positioning itself as a key driver of economic diversification through strategic reforms and partnerships. The Federal Government's Seven-Point Agenda...

On Wednesday, 18th February 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued Executive Order No. 9 dated 13th February 2026.

Asset management companies are integral components of Nigeria's investment ecosystem. They invest pooled funds of capital on behalf of their clients and develop the capital through diverse investments in various asset...

The Federal High Court, coram Honourable Justice A.O. Owoeye, had on 10th April 2025, delivered its decision on an originating motion filed by Bayshore Technologies Limited (“Bayshore”) against Green Fuels Limited (“Green Fuels”) in respect...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on February 23, 2026, introduced the Cyber Resilience Framework for the Nigeria Communications Sector (“CRF-NCS” or the “Framework”)...

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued new guidance clarifying training obligations for organisations under the Nigeria Data Protection Act.

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Finance has issued General Transition Guidelines to support the implementation of four landmark tax statutes signed into law in June 2025, establishing a unified modern tax framework.

SIM card registration in Nigeria is governed by strict legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations, 2022 and the Business Rules & Operational Processes for Implementation of the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

On 2nd February 2006, the Federal High Court, Kaduna Judicial Division (the "trial court") granted the appellant leave to file his suit under the undefended list.

In February 2023, a disabled 40 year old African American job applicant named Derek Mobley, filed a discrimination lawsuit against Human Resources (HR) software vendor Workday, Inc. in the Northern District of California.

The name of a company is a powerful part of its identity and brand equity. However, many business owners overlook a critical step in safeguarding the key identifiers that are associated with their brand: Intellectual Property protection.

The rapid evolution of digital finance has amplified the need for regulatory frameworks. Transformative technologies such as cryptocurrency e.g. stablecoins, amongst others, are already used for payments, remittances and cross-border settlements.

Nigeria's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is a critical driver of the country's digital economy.

Nigeria’s fiscal landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, which raised the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate from 10% to 30% for corporate entities.