Data Protection and Privacy Laws for Telecom Companies: Compliance Strategies
In today's digital economy, telecom businesses are vital to data exchange, supporting everything from voice communication to internet access, mobile banking, and location monitoring. In Nigeria, where mobile and internet adoption is quickly increasing, telecom...
Review of the Investment and Securities Act of 2025
The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2025 was signed into law on March 31st, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, repealing and replacing the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2007, which was the Act previously regulating the Nigerian investment and...
Rights of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law
Music plays an essential role in promoting national culture. It holds tremendous export potential that can translate into significant economic growth and help establish complementary international linkages. In recent years, the Nigerian music industry has witnessed...
How to Seek Redress for Fundamental Human Rights Breaches in Nigeria
Fundamental rights are inalienable rights inherent in man by the mere reason of his existence. Just like the nomenclature suggests, these rights are sacrosanct, primal, and integral to man's existence. They are the bedrock of civilized existence in human society....
How to Set Up and Register a Hotel Business in Nigeria
The hotel business in Nigeria is very profitable. However, to provide these services, these potential investors have to comply with the laws and regulations applicable in the sector. LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A HOTEL 1. Legal Structure: The...
Acquisition of Real Estate Assets by Foreigners in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective
The Blacks’ Law Dictionary defines term ‘foreigner’ to mean “a person who is not a citizen or subject of the state or country of which mention is made, or any one owing allegiance to a foreign state or sovereign” while an alien is “a person who is not a citizen of the...
How to Obtain a Demolition Permit in Lagos
In Nigeria, the demolition of a building cannot occur without first obtaining a valid demolition permit from the relevant regulatory authority. This requirement is crucial to mitigate the risk associated with unauthorized demolition activities and to ensure compliance...
Legal Perspective on Rent Review in Nigeria
Rent review is the process of reassessing and adjusting the rent of a leased property by the landlord with the consent of the tenant. A rent review is often prompted by changes in the market value of the property and prevalent economic realities. The goal of rent...
How to Register a Trademark in Nigeria | Step-by-Step Guide for Businesses & Startups
How to register a trademark in Nigeria is a hot topic in Nigeria’s business scene, and for good reason. For one, it grants businesses exclusive legal rights, protects their brand, and helps customers/end users easily distinguish their products from competitors. In...
Doing Business in Nigeria: What Investors Must Know About Nigeria’s FDI Environment
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations are integral to understanding the mechanisms governing foreign direct investment in Nigeria. These regulations are important for potential foreign investors to study to understand how their investments may be managed and to...