The principal legislation governing arbitration in Nigeria is the Arbitration and Mediation Act ("AMA"). AMA was enacted in 2023 to replace the erstwhile Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1988 ("ACA").

The proposed Petroleum Industry Act (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the "Bill") marks a new phase in the Nigeria's petroleum sector reforms. The Bill proposes significant adjustments to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 ("PIA").

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.

In recent years, Nigeria’s power sector has undergone a significant shift, from a centralized, government run monopoly to a more open and market-driven structure.

On July 29, 2024, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the "NCC"), in exercise of the powers vested in it under section 70 (d) of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003...

Parties engaged in international business transactions are increasingly opting for arbitration rather than traditional courtroom litigation to resolve their disputes. According to a survey by Queen Mary.

This article examines the "public policy" exception to enforcing arbitral awards in Nigeria under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023. It analyzes how Nigerian courts interpret this undefined concept...

This Comparative Guide offers insight into Nigerian laws and regulations governing the country's real estate sector. Nigeria is a federation. It has thirty-six (36) States and a Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Altercations between passengers and crew members recently went viral on different social media outlets and ignited both informed and uninformed conversations...

In law, it is generally perceived that before an entity can sue and be sued or enter into contract, such an entity must be recognized as an entity in law.

On May 31, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") issued the Risk-Based Cybersecurity Framework and Guidelines for Deposit Money Banks and Payment Service Banks (the "Framework").

As Nigeria's oil and gas production capacity continues to increase, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission ("NUPRC")...

Due to global warming and climate change, there has been a burgeoning world-wide clamour and demand for the elimination or at least a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases ("GHG") into the atmosphere.

Nigeria's National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy 2025 (the "Policy") represents the most comprehensive and ambitious attempt to modernize the country's intellectual property...

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has introduced new electronic filing requirements through Practice Directions signed in June 2026, mandating digital submission of court documents and imposing significant new fees. While aimed at modernizing justice delivery, these reforms present practical challenges including OCR compliance issues, portal reliability concerns, and a controversial ₦500,000 transmission fee that may restrict access to justice.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept in the music industry, or in any industry for that matter. In at least the past two (2) years, we have seen AI used to produce songs, generate and modify vocals, and write lyrics.

While third-party litigation funding (or litigation financing as it is sometimes referred to) (“Litigation Funding”) has emerged in its modern commercial form within the last three decades, the practice is not entirely new. Developing first in Australia in the 1990s and subsequently gaining prominence in the United Kingdom...

Recently, the Court of Appeal ("CA") delivered its decision ("Decision") in the case of Central Bank of Nigeria v. Adani Mega System Limited (Appeal No. CA/ABJ/CV/1300/2023) (the "Appeal").

As long as humans co-exist, conflict is inevitable. This statement remains a truism in all spheres of human endeavour, including Intellectual Property ("IP"). Since disputes are a necessary part of human relations...

Trademarks are the cornerstone of every business due to their crucial role in establishing authenticity and distinguishing products and servicesin the marketplace.