Legal
Changing Your Name in Nigeria: Legal Process and Implications
By: Saleem Muhammad Yusuf Esq and Deborah U. Achem, Esq. Introduction A name is an integral part of a person’s identity. It is the distinctive description by which an individual is known and distinguished from…
The Business of Creativity: Structuring Contracts That Protect Your IP and Royalties
Intellectual property (IP) refers to various forms of intangible creations that hold commercial value, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Each type of IP serves a unique purpose in safeguarding the rights of…
Taxing IP in Nigeria: Capital Gains, Royalty Transparency and the NTA 2025
Intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets for businesses in technology, entertainment, pharmaceuticals, and creative industries. However, owning or exploiting IP comes with tax obligations. The recent Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025…
Judicial Resistance To The Criminalisation Of Commercial Transactions
INSIGHTS FROM THEOPHILUS KURE V. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (2020) 9 NWLR (PT. 1729) 296 SC BY: Ahmad Eleburuike (Managing Partner) Uzoma Winner Akuneto, Esq. (Associate) ABSTRACT The Supreme Court of Nigeria’s 2020 decision in Kure…
Crypto as Securities: Navigating ISA 2025’s Recognition of Virtual Assets
Introduction The regulatory landscape for digital and virtual assets in Nigeria has taken a significant leap forward with the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. This legislation officially brings crypto assets under...
The Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025
Introduction In August 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assented to the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2024 (NIIRA), ushering in a new legal framework that consolidates and repeals multiple legacy statutes. The Act strengthens solvency…
Setting up a State Electricity Market: Legal and Institutional Frameworks for States
Introduction The electricity sector in Nigeria is undergoing a pivotal transformation. With the enactment of the Electricity Act, 2023, Nigerian states are now empowered to independently regulate electricity generation, transmission, and distribution within their geographical...
A Review of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024
Introduction In today’s digital world, cyberspace plays a central role in communication, commerce, governance, and national security. As cyber threats increase in sophistication and frequency, countries are racing to reinforce their legal frameworks to combat…
Mining Law in Nigeria: What Investors and Operators Need to Know
Introduction Mining refers to the process of extracting mineral resources from the earth’s crust for economic use. It involves all activities undertaken to locate, explore, develop, and exploit solid minerals, whether metallic, industrial, or energy...
Key Principles and Procedures of Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Nigeria
Arbitral awards are the final and binding decisions made by an arbitral tribunal at the conclusion of arbitration proceedings. They are akin to court judgments and determine the rights and obligations of the parties with...