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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

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

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

AS

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

Why Information Technology (IT) Projects Fail: Identifying The Correct Stakeholders

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

The Latest Proposed Ban Relating To The Advertising Of Alcohol

South Africa Media & IT

AA

Adams & Adams

The Life Sentence Of Nnamdi Kanu: Legal And Human Rights Perspectives

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, 2025: An In-Depth Guide For Businesses, Investors, And Taxpayers

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

TT

The Trusted Advisors

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

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Banwo & Ighodalo

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector Q4 Round-Up

Nigeria's Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry continues to stand out as one of the most vibrant and rapidly evolving sectors on the African continent...

Nigeria Consumer

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Highlights Of The Guidelines, Letters, Circulars And Notifications Issued In November 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (‘CBN'), the Nigerian Immigration Service (‘NIS'), and the Federal Ministry of Finance (‘FedFIn') issued a series of Press Releases, Circulars, Directives...

Nigeria Finance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

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

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Picture This: Staff Privacy

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

Navigating Health Claims On Food Labels In South Africa

South Africa Healthcare

E

ENS

The Latest Proposed Ban Relating To The Advertising Of Alcohol

South Africa Media & IT

AA

Adams & Adams

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

Nigeria Media & IT

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

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

Nigeria Compliance

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Tope Adebayo LP

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Hotels & Hospitality

AI In Hospitality: Navigating The Enhancement Revolution

The hospitality market is experiencing unprecedented growth in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, reflecting the industry's recognition that AI offers substantial opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

South Africa Technology

WW

Webber Wentzel

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting within the premises of Nigerian...

BH

Balogun Harold

The Legality Or Otherwise Of Paying Taxes On Sales/consumption To Both The Federal And State Governments By Nigerian Companies' - Part A

This write-up is premised on the demand made for payment of VAT by the Federal Government which is currently charged on goods and services (except those exempted) purchased...

Gresyndale Legal

How To Set Up And Register A Hotel Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Hospitality Business Regulations In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Essential Licenses And Business Permits To Operate In Nigeria: A Breakdown By Industry

Nigeria Commercial

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The Regulatory Requirements For The Operation Of Restaurants In Nigeria

HS

Harlem Solicitors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

The LIRS Deploys An Upgraded Consumption Tax Collection Process For The Hospitality Sector In Lagos State

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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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

E

ENS

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

South Africa Media & IT

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

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

Nigeria Technology

SB

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

E

ENS

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

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

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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

GL

Greenfields Law

TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

South Africa Healthcare

WW

Webber Wentzel

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

Nigeria Media & IT

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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

Kenya Media & IT

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Legal Rights And Remedies Available To Record Labels And Artists

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

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)

BA

Bentley Attorneys

A Winning Combination (Video)

KI

KISCH IP

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