The applicability of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018 ("FCCPA") to consumer protection matters in the banking industry has been a subject of legal debate.

Cross-border business ventures have become increasingly popular in today's globalized economy as individuals and businesses attempt to gain a competitive edge by collaborating with other businesses...

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...

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

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.

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.

Intellectual property ("IP") assets are considered one of the most valuable assets in global commerce, oftentimes surpassing the value of tangible assets. Yet...

The pharmaceutical industry faces a critical challenge: balancing the need to reward innovation through patents with ensuring access to life-saving medications. This article examines how developing economies like Nigeria can structure patent ecosystems that encourage pharmaceutical innovation while maintaining affordable access to essential medicines, exploring mechanisms such as voluntary licensing, compulsory licensing, and differential pricing.

Garnishee Proceedings is one of the age-long methods of enforcing monetary judgments in Nigeria. It typically involves a judgment creditor applying to the court to attach the monies...

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...

Companies in Nigeria are generally subject to annual taxation on their assessable profits for the preceding accounting period.