The Federal High Court's recent decision in HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo v. Shell Petroleum Development Company has reignited debate over whether limitation statutes should bar environmental claims arising from oil spills. This case examines two critical unresolved questions: whether federal or state limitation laws govern petroleum litigation, and whether ongoing oil pollution constitutes a continuing tort that suspends statutory time limits.

The Nigeria Football Federation's landmark partnership with Adidas, worth a guaranteed $8.5 million annually, marks a significant shift in how African sports federations structure commercial deals. Beyond the headline figures lies a sophisticated intellectual property framework built on merchandise royalties, brand protection, and licensing rights that could reshape the commercial landscape of African sport.

The Nigerian real estate sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. The adoption of digital tools such as virtual reality...

Following Nigeria's colonial and post-colonial eras, indigenous participation in key economic sectors remained limited, posing a significant challenge to national development and self-reliance.

Nigeria has confirmed world-class mineral deposits including lithium reserves estimated at 3.3 million tonnes near Abuja, but a critical legal reality complicates extraction: under Nigerian law, minerals belong to the Federal Government regardless of land ownership. This creates a complex regulatory landscape where investors must navigate federal mineral rights, state surface rights, community development agreements, and a tiered licensing system that has already seen over 3,000 titles revoked for non-compl

Traditional dispute-resolution mechanisms in Nigeria have been an essential part of the country's justice system for centuries, dating back to pre-colonial times.

Intellectual property (IP) is a fundamental asset of any business irrespective of the sector. It is essential to protect your corporate intellectual property in order to retain a competitive...

Since the legalization of sports betting in Nigeria, it became a legitimate form of entertainment that the general public embraced and while well-intentioned sportsbooks began to appear in ...

Nigeria's stock market has delivered a stunning 67% return in dollar terms as of July 2026, outperforming global markets including South Korea's Kospi. This remarkable performance stems from currency stability, economic reforms, and strong oil prices—but what does it mean for investors, and what legal framework governs entry into this frontier market?

Unlike marriage, getting divorce ("Decree of Dissolution") in Nigeria, is no walk in the park. The process can be overwhelming, frustrating and sometimes messy if not properly managed.

Dr. Kemi Onanuga, Partner & Head of the Real Estate Practice Group, delivered an impactful keynote address at the 30th Conference of Directors of Land within the Federal and State Ministries...

The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United States firm, Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA)...

In film production, the terms "Producer" and "Executive Producer" are often wrongly misconstrued and used incorrectly as interchangeable terms, when in reality they are distinctive characteristics.

Gospel artistes play a significant role in spreading the gospel and promoting Christian values through their music. However, amidst the artistry and devotion...

Critical minerals have emerged as the foundation of modern economies in an era of technological transformation and clean energy transition.

In a hyper-connected world heavily reliant on technology, the use of biometric data for employee attendance monitoring is growing in popularity as a practice across various industries.

According to Taylor Lorenz's report for The Atlantic, the term creator was originally marketed by YouTube, as an alternative to "YouTube star," which was a time when only...

Technology has amplified the way content is produced, distributed, and consumed globally. From Instagram reels to YouTube snippets and TikTok trends...

In the seemingly complicated world of finance, there are several means for an investor to own a stake in a company, one of which is through share acquisition.

For decades, civil litigation in Nigeria has been besmirched by leprous devices, seemingly concocted to defeat the ends of justice. Lawyers created these devices to keep themselves...