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Critical to the attainment of sustainable development and combatting climate change is innovation in the form of green technology.

Business names, (business name, in this sense is the name under which an entity carries on its operations), much like trade marks, are closely tied to the goodwill of an entity, reflecting its services, products and overall reputation.

It is now established that a registered or unregistered trademark owner can sue for the infringement or passing off of their trademark by another registered trademark...

For many years, the application of sections 97, 98, and 99 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act ("SCPA") - specifically concerning the service of writs outside the jurisdiction...

Rapid urbanization, land scarcity, and rising demand for housing are reshaping Nigeria's residential landscape. These developments not only shape the urban landscape but also have profound implications...

Erroneous electronic fund transfer has become an increasingly common problem in Nigeria's digital banking space. Such transfers often leave victims scrambling to recover their money...

Even though we are only halfway through 2024, the year 2024 has already proven to be momentous and exciting for the telecommunications, technology, and financial services industries in Nigeria.

Intellectual property ("IP") is increasingly becoming a key driver of value in Nigeria's modern economy. The IP industry accounted for approximately 2.3% of Nigeria's GDP in recent years, and the government projections...

At its 73rd session held on December 20, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly (the "UNGA") adopted the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation...

The recent influx of Genetically Modified Organisms ("GMOs") in global agriculture begs serious legal and ethical questions.

The Supreme Court's recent decision in A.G. Abia State v. Imo Trans. Co. Ltd. has reignited debate over the constitutional validity of Nigeria's Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act, 1998. This article examines whether the Act, originally promulgated as a military decree to combat multiple taxation, can withstand constitutional scrutiny given its alleged supremacy claims over the Constitution and potential conflicts with Nigeria's federal division of tax powers.

Nigerian labour law has historically been an amalgam of inherited colonial statutes regulations and indigenous adaptations.

In Nigeria's commercial and creative environment, the clear distinction between image rights and copyright has become significantly necessary.

This article examines whether Nigerian law recognises post-mortem publicity rights, exploring the legal framework around commercial exploitation of deceased persons' identities. It analyses existing protections under privacy, copyright, trademark and passing off laws, compares international approaches, and argues for statutory recognition of post-mortem publicity rights in Nigeria.

FRAND licensing balances patent rights with technological advancement by requiring Standard Essential Patent owners to license their technology on Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory terms. This article examines the legal principles, commercial dynamics, and key challenges in FRAND licensing, including recent litigation and emerging trends in global patent enforcement.

The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) was launched in January 2026 to address financing gaps for indigenous Nigerian shipowners. Six months later, despite receiving 92 applications, no disbursements have been made due to bureaucratic bottlenecks, extensive risk assessments by primary lending institutions, and complex documentation requirements across multiple regulatory agencies.

Recent developments on the application of international best practices to labour and employment disputes by Nigerian courts have raised several issues that require pragmatic solutions from employers.

As financial technology reshapes how consumers and businesses manage money, a century-old banking duty is gaining new relevance. The Quincecare duty requires financial institutions to pause suspicious payment instructions—but how does this obligation apply when traditional banks serve merely as infrastructure beneath fintech platforms? This analysis explores the duty's evolution from English case law through its modern application in layered payment systems.