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Nigerian courts face a growing challenge as AI-generated evidence—screenshots, audio, video, and documents—enters legal proceedings without clear statutory guidance. While the Evidence Act 2011 (amended 2023) governs electronic evidence, it predates generative AI and leaves critical questions about authenticity, reliability, and admissibility of AI-generated content unresolved. Can Nigeria's existing legal framework adequately address deepfakes, synthetic media, and machine-learning outputs in j

The Pension Reform Act ("the PRA" or "the Act") was first enacted in 2004 and reenacted in 2014. Among many other provisions, the PRA makes Group Life Insurance compulsory for all employees.

The Nigerian banking sector is presently undergoing one of the most significant regulatory transformations since the banking consolidation exercise of 2004.

Lagos State is transforming its real estate sector through digital land administration, faster approval processes, and regulatory reforms that reduce development costs and delays. These government initiatives are creating new opportunities for investors and developers across affordable housing, commercial real estate, mixed-use developments, and transit-oriented projects, while improving transparency and access to development finance.

Nigeria's FinTech and cryptocurrency sectors face intensified regulatory scrutiny as the Central Bank of Nigeria and Securities and Exchange Commission adopt assertive enforcement measures, leading to licence revocations and operational restrictions. How are these regulatory pressures reshaping the digital asset landscape, and what dispute resolution mechanisms are emerging to address conflicts in this evolving ecosystem?

Revolut’s co-founder and CEO, Nik Storonsky, is facing a claim in London’s High Court from yacht brokerage Cecil Wright & Partners over the purchase of the 102-metre, reportedly €350 million, superyacht Nixie. Cecil Wright filed its claim in July, alleging that it introduced the yacht and was the “effective cause” of the transaction despite ultimately being excluded from the sale.

More than 400,000 people die globally from murder or culpable homicide each year. In Nigeria, murder, culpable homicide and attempt to murder are becoming alarmingly prevalent, ...

Though this article is written with experienced founders or promoters of startups in mind, it is also for those with little or no experience with startups. It is to show the common legal...

Nigeria's Supreme Court has introduced mandatory electronic filing requirements through new Practice Directions that fundamentally transform appellate procedure. The reforms mandate OCR-enabled document uploads, impose strict timelines with financial penalties for non-compliance, and introduce substantial transmission fees that raise questions about access to justice.

A “NO REFUND” notice on a shop wall, receipt or website does not settle whether a business can lawfully refuse a refund in Nigeria. Under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 (FCCPA), the answer depends on the circumstances. Consumers may have statutory remedies when goods are defective, unsuitable for a disclosed purpose or materially different from the agreed description, or when a supplier fails to perform a service to the required standard.

A viral football wager involving a Mercedes-Benz between Nigerian content creators has ignited a crucial conversation about contract law fundamentals. When does a casual promise transform into a legally enforceable obligation...

Nigeria's oil and gas sector presents significant opportunities for foreign investors, but success requires navigating a complex regulatory framework established by the Petroleum Industry Act 2021. From mandatory local incorporation and licensing requirements to host community obligations and environmental compliance, understanding these legal prerequisites is essential before committing capital to upstream, midstream, or downstream petroleum operations.

Payment risk remains one of the most persistent commercial pressures in the oil and gas sector, where upstream operators, international service contractors and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in various sectors, and one area where it has shown immense promise is cybersecurity.

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights represents a cornerstone of human rights protection in Africa.

On 21 June 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a Framework on Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme ("ARIP") for the Onboarding of Virtual Assets...

The escalating global challenge of environmental and community disputes requires innovative conflict resolution strategies. Unregulated industrial activity, particularly resource exploitation, fuels ecological degradation...