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ArticleCyber Security And International ArbitrationCybercrime is a global occurrence that has affected every sphere of life, including arbitration. It is no news that the Covid-19 pandemic, despite its negative impact, ushered in an era of a new way of doing things globally. NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleBlockchain And Digital Finance: Regulatory Issues And PossibilitiesOver a decade ago, Satoshi Nakamoto, the unknown person or group behind bitcoin described how blockchain technology could be used to solve the double-spending problem. NigeriaTechnologyMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticlePillars Of Intellectual Property: Protecting The Evolving CreativeLet us imagine we had a time machine, and we went back to the 15th century. Of all the things we would see, we know that we would be fascinated by some things, and cringe at the sight of others.NigeriaIntellectual PropertyMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleKeeping Up With The Realities And Dynamics Of Data Protection: The Nigerian ExperienceNo other time is more apt to espouse the question of how Nigeria has fared so far in keeping up with the dynamics of data protection other than now, when digitisation has become an inevitable reality world over. NigeriaPrivacyMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleThe Implications Of ESG-Based Contractual Provisions In International ArbitrationInternational Arbitration is increasingly addressing Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations in contractual agreements.NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleAn Examination Of The Regulatory Framework Of Financial Technology In NigeriaThe Financial Technology (fintech) Industry is rapidly developing in Nigeria. The surge of fintech in Nigeria is largely attributed to the Introduction of cashless policy by the CBN in 2012.NigeriaTechnologyMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleThe Case For Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)A new chapter in the history of money has begun. Countries are seeking to preserve fundamental parts of their existing monetary system while experimenting with new digital forms of money.NigeriaTechnologyMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleMost-Favoured Nation Clauses In Bilateral Investment TreatiesThe ‘Most-Favoured Nation' treatment clause is one of the principles of International Bilateral Treaties, which attempts to give an investor from one State treatment in another (the host State) that is not inferior to that of ...NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleCompliance Requirements For Tech Start-Ups In NigeriaMost tech start-ups face the challenge of determining the salient regulatory provisions of the law in their region of operation. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleArbitration And Dispute Resolution In Nigerian Technology IndustryNigeria has the highest number of technology hubs in the entire African continent. If this is not impressive, nothing else is! NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMarcus-Okoko & Co
ArticleThe Principles Of Data Privacy And Data Protection In NigeriaData protection is commonly defined as the law designed to protect your personal data. Data protection is the legal mechanism that ensures privacy.NigeriaPrivacyMarcus-Okoko & Co