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The Kiddos vs. Chickees Packaging Battle

An interesting matter dealing with children's food packaging was reported recently, where the underlying dispute overlaps beautifully with the world of Intellectual Property - in particular...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

The General Regulation On Electronic Communications

Presidential Decree 271/25 of 29 December has recently been published, amending and republishing the General Regulation on Electronic Communications (Regulamento Geral das Comunicações Electrónicas - "RGCE").

Angola Media & IT

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PLMJ

Who Regulates Outdoor Advertising In Nigeria? A Review Of Massilia Motors Ltd v. Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria And Godec Power Nigeria Ltd v. Attorney General Of The Federation & Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria

The enactment of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act (the ARCON Act) marked a significant expansion of federal involvement in the regulation of advertising in Nigeria.

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The NCC Internet Code Of Practice 2025: Implications For Stakeholders And The Regulation Of Online Communication Platforms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently published a draft Internet Code of Practice (the "Code"), aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible internet environment for consumers.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Pavestones Legal

Why IT Projects Fail: Price Revisions

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

South Africa Media & IT

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SNG Grant Thornton

Proposed Amendments To ICASA's Regulations On Technical Equipment And Facilities

South Africa Media & IT

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Webber Wentzel

Obtaining An International Gateway License In Nigeria - Key Considerations

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

The Exclusive Powers Of Local Government To Regulate Outdoor Advertising In Nigeria: A Review Of The Federal High Court's Decision In Massilia Motors Limited -v- Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria (Unreported Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1044/2025, Judgment Delivered On 7 November 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

NCC Internet Code Of Practice 2025: New Obligations For Online Platforms

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Why Information Technology (IT) Projects Fail: Selection And Management Of Vendors

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Reposts, Reshares, Retweets And Vile Comments On A Defamatory Or Life-Threatening Social Media Post: The Implications Of The Harman V. Strydom Case For Nigeria's Digital Landscape

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Commercial Satellite Operations In Nigeria - Key Considerations For Nigeria Market Entry

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

IT, Tech And Telecom's Newsletter

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

What The New Tax Reform Acts Mean For Business (Names) Owners In Nigeria

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

An Overview Of Nigeria's Tax Reform Acts: Key Changes & Implications For Individuals And Entities

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Lexworth Legal Partners

Nigeria's New Tax Regime: A Taxpayer's Guide To Compliance, Offences, Penalties, Enforcement, And Dispute Resolution

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Banwo & Ighodalo

The Consequences When Insured Parties Fail To Disclose The Truth

South Africa Insurance

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Barnard Inc.

The Nigeria Tax Reform Act 2025 And How It Affects Businesses

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Sobowale, Medidem & Bello

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Media & Entertainment Law

Detty December: Balancing Art, Economics, And The Law In Nigeria's Concert Crisis

Detty December has come and gone, and Nigeria's entertainment calendar was once again filled with high-profile concerts by Afro beats artists, and large-scale live events.

Nigeria Consumer

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

AI In Entertainment: Redefining Creativity, Ownership And The Future Of Storytelling

Every major creative revolution begins with fear. When photography was invented, painters feared that it was going to mark the end of art and painting. When sound started entering cinema...

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Strengthening The NPFL: A Proposal For Rules Review, Effective Enforcement And Targeted Enhancement.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is the country's most popular league, drawing in devoted fans and generating substantial revenue.

Nigeria Litigation

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Greenfields Law

TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Liquor Amendment Bill Introduced: Proposed Total Ban On The Advertisement And Promotion Of Liquor

South Africa Healthcare

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Webber Wentzel

Beyond Entertainment: The Economic Promise Of Nigeria's Content Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

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KPMG Nigeria

Kenya's 2025 Alcohol Policy: A Game-Changer For Advertising And Marketing?

Kenya Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Rights And Remedies Available To Record Labels And Artists

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

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Social Media

Social Media Platforms In Nigeria - Navigating Competition Enforcement Risk

Nigeria's digital economy is growing at an unprecedented pace. Social media platforms and other technology platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and fintech apps now reach millions of users, creators, and advertisers...

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Balogun Harold

No Consent, No Use: How The Quilox Decision Strengthens Image Rights Protection In Nigeria

A picture of a person mirrors his own image, which is personal to him. It is a clone of an individual. For a business concern to take a picture of somebody, for pecuniary interest, without his consent or authorisation...

Nigeria Privacy

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Reposts, Reshares, Retweets And Vile Comments On A Defamatory Or Life-Threatening Social Media Post: The Implications Of The Harman V. Strydom Case For Nigeria's Digital Landscape

Talk is cheap but the liberty to create a social media account and surf the internet is not a universal license to contribute to or escalate reputational or physical harm.

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

IT, Tech And Telecom's Newsletter

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Digital Marketing In Nigeria: Key Legal And Strategic Considerations For Startups

Nigeria Media & IT

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Powers Of The Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria To Regulate Social Media Posts: A Review Of The Federal High Court's Decision In Digi Bay Limited & 2 Others -v- Attorney General Of The Federation & Anor (Unreported Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1262/2024, Judgment Delivered On 29 April 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

A Review Of The Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria's (ARCON) 2023 Vetting Guidelines

Nigeria Media & IT

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

The Imperatives Of Digital Corporate Branding In Today's Nigerian Legal Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Can You Hear Me Now? Addressing The Legal And Regulatory Challenges Of Telecom Service Failures In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Syntegral Legal Practice

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IT and Internet

The NCC Internet Code Of Practice 2025: Implications For Stakeholders And The Regulation Of Online Communication Platforms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently published a draft Internet Code of Practice (the "Code"), aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible internet environment for consumers.

Nigeria Media & IT

PL

Pavestones Legal

Why IT Projects Fail: Price Revisions

One of the major reasons that IT projects fail is due to commercial and pricing issues. Economic shifts that take place during the term of a contract can impact the cost of goods and services...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

IT governance is a structured framework aligning IT investments with business goals and managing associated risks effectively.

South Africa Media & IT

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SNG Grant Thornton

E-Governance Unlocked: What Nigeria's 2024 Digital Economy Bill Means For Businesses And The Government

Nigeria Technology

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Stren & Blan Partners

Obtaining An International Gateway License In Nigeria - Key Considerations

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

No Consent, No Use: How The Quilox Decision Strengthens Image Rights Protection In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

NCC Internet Code Of Practice 2025: New Obligations For Online Platforms

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Why Information Technology (IT) Projects Fail: Selection And Management Of Vendors

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Commercial Satellite Operations In Nigeria - Key Considerations For Nigeria Market Entry

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

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Gaming

TMT Nuggets Q3 2025

TMT Nuggets offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) landscape in Nigeria, Africa, and globally.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Advocaat Law Practice

Navigating Nigeria's Gaming Laws: The Start Of A New Chapter

On 22 November 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a significant judgment in Attorney-General of Lagos State & Ors v. Attorney-General of the Federation & Ors (SC/1/2008)...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Pavestones Legal

Ghana's Gaming Industry: How To Launch Sports Betting Business

With the advancements in technology and increased internet accessibility, a lot of gaming companies have sprung up in Ghana, providing, online platforms for easy access and convenience.

Ghana Media & IT

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Legalstone Solicitors

Navigating The Legal Regime To A Casino License In Ghana: A 2025 Guide.

Ghana Media & IT

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Legalstone Solicitors

How To Acquire A Gaming License In Ghana: Requirements And Tips For Success.

Ghana Media & IT

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Legalstone Solicitors

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2025 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Protecting IP In South African Esports: A Strategic Approach To Sponsorship

South Africa IP

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Webber Wentzel

Nigeria's $1B Gaming Industry: Investment Opportunities For Chinese Investors

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Why Nigeria Is The Next Frontier For Chinese Investors | FDI In Gaming, Tech & Infrastructure

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

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Latest Videos

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Возможности Для IT | Opportunities For IT (Video)

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REVERA

Webinar | We've Seen The Future – And It Looks Cloudy (Video)

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ENS

Appealing Opinion Video: The Legalities Of Electronic Registered Mail (Video)

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Bentley Attorneys

A Winning Combination (Video)

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KISCH IP

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