To maximize the benefits of the Lekki Deep-Sea Port and sustain the advantages that it has heralded, there is a need to learn from the experiences of countries like China which have successfully...

Recently, the news that Nigeria has approval from the United Nations (UN) to have an extended Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)...

Nigeria's economy has long been tied to crude oil as its primary revenue source, stunting progress and growth for many years.

Olisa Agbakoba Legal played a key role in the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution 2023 which aims to establish fundamental principles to guide...

Nigeria's electoral framework has been plagued by persistent legal uncertainty, forcing courts to determine election outcomes.

The case of Anne Chioma Njemanze and Zeb Ejiro over the trademark registration application for "DOMITILLA" in Class 41 is an example of bad faith registration of trademarks. In this case...

According to Wikipedia, a record deal is a legally binding contract between a record label and a recording artist or group. In this article, I will be examining record label agreements...

Executing a founders' agreement is essential if you are starting a startup. A founders' agreement outlines the conditions that control business ownership and the founders' working relationship.

Investment treaty arbitration in Nigeria involves the settlement of the claim of a foreign investor against Nigeria for alleged breaches of investor protections contained in a bilateral...

Join the Maritime Practice Group of Olisa Agbakoba Legal - OAL in an upcoming and engaging webinar themed; "Nigeria's Blue Economy Prospects: Opportunities and Challenges".

Thinking about How to sue someone in Nigeria? Generally, instituting an action against a person in Nigeria can be straightforward. However, it is advisable that other modes of settling disputes...

Relocation or emigration to a new country can seem daunting even though exciting because of the amount of administration and paperwork involved.As part of the immigration requirements,...

Patent registration in Nigeria confers an exclusive right on the holder for a period of 20 years; the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention in the country it is obtained without permission...

More than two decades after the Federal High Court's landmark ruling, the Gbemre v Shell case continues to define environmental rights litigation in Nigeria. This analysis examines how the Iwherekan gas flaring dispute established judicial precedents for linking environmental protection to fundamental human rights, and explores whether future Supreme Court clarification will strengthen or restrict these constitutional protections for oil-producing communities.

Nigeria's maritime sector serves as a vital channel for trade, energy exports, and economic diversification. Yet, this sector's potential is constrained by a complicated and outdated legal and regulatory system.

Bothered by the way most corporations operate space objects illegally in the country, former President of Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, penned an open letter to the Honourable...

In Nigeria, where at least six out of ten persons own a business or a product, the importance of registering a trademark cannot be overstated.

Nigeria's maritime sector is crucial to Nigeria's economic wealth, yet it faces a pressing challenge; the need to protect its extensive and strategically important coastal resources. The absence of a dedicated coast guard.

The aviation sector is one of the major pillars of Nigeria's economy, connecting regions, enabling trade, and supporting tourism.

We have a strong history of providing advisory services to our Client Banks to support them in reducing their huge non-performing and delinquent loans...