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Cross-Border Contract Mistakes That Cost Foreign Companies Billions In Nigeria
Foreign companies entering Nigeria's market face enormous legal risks from poorly drafted cross-border contracts. Two major disputes—one worth US$11 billion and another US$6.2 million—reveal how ambiguous delivery clauses, weak dispute resolution provisions, and inadequate due diligence transform routine agreements into catastrophic arbitration battles. Understanding these costly mistakes before signing can save businesses billions and years of litigation.
Nigeria International
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Can You Trademark A Colour? What 7-Eleven’s Lawsuit Against Nike Means For Nigerian Brands
When 7-Eleven sued Nike over the Air Max 95 "Big Bubble" sneaker's orange, green, and red stripes, the internet dismissed it as frivolous—but Nigerian law, following a quiet 2022 amendment, now recognizes colour trademarks just like American law does. This case reveals how brands can protect their visual identity through colour combinations, and why proximity to a well-known brand's look carries real legal risk.
Nigeria IP
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Cross-border Data Transfers And International Compliance: Legal Opportunities In Global Tech Transactions
Nigeria's data protection landscape has fundamentally shifted with the enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the General Application and Implementation Directive 2025. This article examines the legal architecture governing cross-border data transfers, identifies critical compliance obligations for international technology transactions, and demonstrates how well-structured data compliance can serve as a competitive advantage in one of Africa's most dynamic digital markets.
Nigeria Privacy
Gresyndale Legal
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Third-Party Funding And Asset Tracing In Commercial Disputes: The Nigerian Perspective
Commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria is being reshaped by third-party funding and asset tracing mechanisms. While the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 has abolished champerty doctrines in arbitration contexts, traditional common law restrictions persist in court litigation, creating a complex legal landscape where funding viability increasingly depends on enforceable asset identification and preservation strategies.
Nigeria Litigation
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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