ArticleAddressing The Concept Of Neutrality In SportsThe world has watched the tragic events unfold in Ukraine and the slew of economic sanctions as well as the digital embargo on Russia following its attack on Ukraine.GlobalMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleOil Pollution In The Niger Delta: A National Crisis Requiring Urgent Federal InterventionThis article examines the devastating impact of oil pollution in the Niger Delta, analyzing its causes, and consequences, and proposing comprehensive solutions for the Federal Government of Nigeria.NigeriaEnvironmentOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleTips On Finding The Right Co-Founder For Your Start-UpThe early stage of every business is usually one of the most critical phases for most startup founders/business entrepreneurs. Aside from sourcing for capital, testing and developing...NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleHow Ship Management Can Contribute To Nigeria's EconomyNigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous nation, has over 853 kilometres of coastline and access to global trade routes.NigeriaTransportOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleREVIEW: Ubom v. GlobalCom (Nig.) Ltd (2025) 6 NWLR (Pt. 1985) 157 @ 183In 2010, Ubom, a budding artist (Appellant), participated in Globacom's (‘the Respondent') musical talent competition, GLO Naija Sings.NigeriaIntellectual PropertyOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleSafeguarding Mergers And Acquisition Deals From Common MistakesMergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be a powerful tool for businesses looking to expand their operations, enter new markets, and achieve economies of scale. However, M&A transactions are complex...NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleNavigating Mergers And Acquisitions In Nigeria: Your Gateway To Strategic Business GrowthImagine two powerhouse companies joining forces to dominate the market, streamline operations, and catapult their revenues to new heights. That's one of the benefits of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)...NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleThe Case For Investments In Nigeria's Renewable EnergyIt is estimated that about 92 million of the over 200 million people, that make up the entire population of Nigeria have no access to electricity.NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleDeadline Looms: The Importance Of Data Protection Audits And The Cost Of Non-ComplianceThe Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR) provides that organisations processing personal data must engage the services of a Data Protection Compliance Organisation...NigeriaPrivacyOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleTrademark Protection Against AI: How Taylor Swift and Other Celebrities Are Protecting Their Identities — Lessons for Creatives, Brands and the General PublicAs artificial intelligence gains the ability to replicate voices, images, and distinctive personal characteristics with remarkable accuracy, celebrities like Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey are turning to trademark law to protect their identities from unauthorized AI-generated impersonation. This proactive legal strategy offers important lessons for creatives, businesses, and individuals whose personal brands may be vulnerable to digital exploitation in an era where the line between authentic and synthUnited StatesIntellectual PropertyOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleWhat To Watch Out For Before Signing An Influencer AgreementAn Influencer Agreement is a contract in which a party is contracted to market or promote the products or services of a particular brand through social media. NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleRegistering A Foreign-Owned Company In Nigeria Costly MistakesNigeria offers substantial opportunities for foreign investors seeking to establish operations in Africa's largest economy. However, successful market entry requires more than simply filing incorporation documents—it demands careful navigation of multiple regulatory agencies, proper capital importation procedures, and compliance with foreign investment rules that can determine whether your venture thrives or stalls before it begins. NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleThe Legislative Framework For Cybercrime In Nigeria: Current Status, Issues And RecommendationsFor many years, cybercrime has been on the Nigerian policy plans. The EFCC, the ICPC, the SSS, and the Nigerian Police all play important roles in combating the growing trend of cybercrimes in Nigeria.NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleThe Right To A Safe And Clean Environment With Regard To Oil Pollution And Climate Change In NigeriaThe position that the right to a safe and clean environment is an absolute right that should be guaranteed in a sane society without any compromise supports the inherent commitment...NigeriaEnvironmentOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleWho Is Responsible When Oil Pollution Destroys A Community?When oil pollution devastates a community, determining legal responsibility involves more than identifying the company connected to the spill. The answer requires examining statutory provisions like the Oil Pipelines Act, common law tort principles, third-party interference claims, and government obligations under Nigeria's Constitution, with liability turning on specific questions of negligence, maintenance standards, and causation. NigeriaEnvironmentOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleReforming Nigeria's Real Estate Market Using The Dubai ModelThe Real estate business has proven to be a lucrative revenue-generating opportunity for countries worldwide. Many nations have capitalized on their land and property assets to drive...GlobalReal Estate and ConstructionOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleCan Nigerian Courts Make Polluters Pay? Understanding Environmental LiabilityWhen pollution damages Nigerian communities, who bears legal responsibility and what remedies are available? This analysis examines how Nigerian courts establish environmental liability, exploring statutory frameworks like the Oil Pipelines Act, tort law principles, and the evolving intersection of environmental harm with constitutional human rights protections. NigeriaEnvironmentOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleDr. Olisa Agbakoba's Open Letter To The Minister Of Finance: A 3-Point Blueprint For Building A Quadrillion-Naira Nigerian EconomyI refer to your recent statement, "Nigeria Turns Towards Prosperity." You highlighted the Tinubu government's significant achievements...NigeriaStrategyOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleThe NIMC Act 2026 Explained: What Nigeria’s New Identity Law Means For YouNigeria's new National Identity Management Commission Act 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's digital identity infrastructure, making the National Identification Number mandatory for essential services while designating NIMC as the nation's Root Certificate Authority. The legislation imposes significantly harsher penalties for identity offences and reconstitutes NIMC's governance structure, but questions remain about data protection safeguards and the concentration of power within a single insNigeriaGovernment, Public SectorOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
ArticleArbitrability Of Intellectual Property Rights In Nigeria: Lessons For The Creative IndustryARBITRATION is an alternative or effective way of resolving disputes outside of court through an independent and where one or more neutral third-party decision maker otherwise known as an arbitrator...NigeriaIntellectual PropertyOlisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)