Nigeria: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The landmark case of Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment raises critical questions about the extent of liability internet service providers face when their subscribers...

Advocaat Law Practice presents their quarterly TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) Nuggets publication for Q2 2026, offering insights and updates on key developments in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. This resource provides legal professionals and industry stakeholders with curated information on regulatory changes, case law, and emerging trends affecting the TMT landscape.

The integration of artificial intelligence and automated bots into Nigeria's e-commerce sector has revolutionized commercial transactions, offering enhanced efficiency and customer engagement. However, this technological advancement raises critical legal questions surrounding data privacy, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and accountability. As bot-mediated commerce expands across multiple transaction models, the absence of comprehensive AI governance frameworks creates regulatory gaps that demand urgent

The Nigerian Communications Commission and Corporate Affairs Commission have jointly established a mandatory prior approval framework for telecom share transfers.

The landmark case of Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment raises critical questions about the extent of liability internet service providers face when their subscribers...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (“NCC”) has commenced a formal review of the Mobile Termination Rates (“MTR”) applicable within the Nigerian telecommunications sector.1 The review is an exercise aimed at reassessing the wholesale pricing framework that governs how telecom operators charge one another for terminating voice calls across networks.

Modern sports organizations increasingly rely on data analytics to enhance athlete performance and gain competitive advantages. However, this data-driven approach raises critical questions about how to protect athletes' personal information while maximizing the benefits of performance tracking. The intersection of sports technology and privacy law creates complex challenges that require careful navigation by teams, leagues, and legal professionals.

Advocaat Law Practice presents their quarterly TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) Nuggets publication for Q2 2026, offering insights and updates on key developments in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. This resource provides legal professionals and industry stakeholders with curated information on regulatory changes, case law, and emerging trends affecting the TMT landscape.

When event organizers cancel ticketed events, complex legal questions arise regarding contractual obligations and consumer rights. This analysis examines the intersection of contract law...

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.

Trademark due diligence is one of the most important legal steps in protecting a brand, yet it is often overlooked until a business faces a costly trademark dispute.

Artificial intelligence systems are already processing personal data and making consequential decisions across Nigerian industries, from finance to healthcare. While many assume AI remains unregulated in Nigeria until dedicated legislation arrives, organisations deploying credit-scoring algorithms, automated recruitment tools, and clinical decision-support models may already be subject to binding legal obligations under the country's existing data protection framework.