The Proposed Governance of Free Speech in Nigeria – Its legality or otherwise Introduction In Nigeria, we have seen a significant rise in the usage of social media platforms to express opinions, receive and share information as well as it being used as a tool for both social [...]
Regulation of Content Creators in Nigeria – Issues, Prospects and the role of the Tax Man Introduction. Nigeria has experienced a surge in content creation across various platforms, including social media, streaming services and traditional media outlets. As the content creation sector continues to flourish, regulatory oversight becomes [...]
The Oronsaye Report: The Messiah of The High Cost of Governance in Nigeria? INTRODUCTION Following the announcement of fuel subsidy removal on 29th May 2023, during the President’s inaugural speech, there has been increased hardship in Nigeria. Many condemned the removal because it was premature and inopportune. On [...]
Decriminalizing Defamation in Nigeria: Implications for Law Enforcement and the Judiciary Vis-a-Vis The Burna Boy v. Akpi (Speed Darlington) Brouhaha INTRODUCTION There is a thin line between freedom of expression and defamation. Freedom of expression is one of the fundamental rights which is recognized and protected by the Constitution of [...]
The Webinar on ‘The development of Renewable Energy and the Race to net zero Emissions – An African Perspective (COP26), featured esteemed guest panelists from several law firms across the African continent. This webinar promises to be very informative and a must-watch for everyone who is interested in the continuing [...]
It is no longer news that President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the much-awaited and controversial Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. After several months of withholding assent, the President finally signed the 2022 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, on February 25th 2022. This new law has introduced major changes [...]
Federalism in simple terms is the division of law-making powers and functions between two levels of government, so that general and regional governments are each within a sphere co-ordinate and independent. This was confirmed by the Supreme Court in A.G. Federation v. A.G. Lagos State where it was held that: [...]
What is Intellectual Property? Intellectual Property refers to the creation of the mind such as literary and artistic works, designs and symbols, names and images. etc. Intellectual Property is further classified into Copyrights, Trademarks, Patent, Industrial Designs and Trade secrets. Who is a content creator? Content creation is the contribution [...]
Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a large number of people who individually contribute a relatively small amount, typically via the internet. There has been a huge rise in the number of business men and women seeking funds online in the past [...]
ABSTRACT The drive for renewable energy utilization in Nigeria can be traced back to the 1970s oil shock. During the crisis, Nigeria earned significant sums of money from oil, but it also faced soaring inflation and a disregard of other sectors of the economy. The ‘oil windfall’ inflation affected the [...]
