Nigeria Chapter of ICLG 2024 on Restructuring and Insolvency
We are glad to announce that we are the exclusive contributor to the Nigeria Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) 2024 on Restructuring and Insolvency by Global Legal Group. Authored by our esteemed Associates, Mrs. Deborah Onafadeji, Ajibola...
Unpacking the Concept of Adverse Possession under the Nigerian Property Law
Adverse Possession, also known as "squatter's rights," is a legal principle, doctrine, or theory of real estate law that states that someone who has been in possession of another's land for an extended period of time may be able to claim legal ownership of the land. A...
Nollywood and Copyright Infringement: Addressing challenges and seeking solutions
Nigeria’s entertainment scene is vibrant and diverse, encompassing various forms of art such as music, film, and fashion. It has gained international recognition, contributing to the country’s cultural and economic growth. Copyright law plays a crucial role in...
NDPC Guidance Notice: Registration of Data Controllers and Processors in Nigeria Explained
On June 12, 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA) was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marking a significant milestone in the Nigerian data privacy and protection jurisprudence. A major highlight of the NDPA however is the creation of Data...
Employment dispute resolution mechanisms in Nigeria: Arbitration, mediation and the role of the Industrial court
Workplace conflicts between employees and employers, or even among colleagues, inevitably occur periodically. These disagreements often stem from various factors, such as simple misunderstandings, errors, poor communication, decision-making challenges, personal...
Understanding startup valuations and the future of startup Investing
One of the most mystifying aspects for many founders is startup valuation. Determining the worth of a startup is crucial for various reasons, whether it is attracting investors, negotiating equity stakes, or understanding the company's sale value in the process of...
Legality or otherwise of the order compelling Binance to release the list of Nigerian traders on its platform to EFCC
On the 19th of February 2024, Honorable Justice Emeka Nwite, sitting at the Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance to divulge information about all Nigerians using its trading platform to the Economic...
Liability of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria; Understanding the Safe harbour provisions.
The internet age has elicited many unparalleled issues that do not find resolution in the extant legal order. One of such issue pertains to adapting extant copyright laws to meet the challenges of global computer networks. In this regard, the major threat to copyright...
An overview of E-commerce Taxation in Nigeria
Nigeria has experienced a rapid digital transition in the modern period, with e-commerce standing out among other sectors. The explosion of internet transactions has not only changed the way businesses function, but it is now a major factor affecting Nigeria's...
Medical Negligence in Nigeria; The Legal remedies
In 2021, the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MDPCN) established a case of "professional misconduct" against three doctors of a Lagos Hospital. 'This occasioned as a result of the death of a Lagos chef; Peju Ogboma who died after undergoing surgery...