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Recording Rights: Who Owns The Game In Nigerian Football?

In Nigerian football, questions often arise about who owns the right to record or broadcast a match and what laws apply. Broadcast rights refer to the legal authority granted to a league...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP In Nigeria's Creative Economy

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy is transforming the face of Africa's economy and cultural influence. From the rhythms of Afrobeats to the magic of Nollywood...

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O. Kayode & Co.

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

This article explores the perspectives of consumers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions in improving Nigeria's telecom sector...

Nigeria Media & IT

Syntegral Legal Practice

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

In recent years, content creation has emerged as one of Nigeria's most dynamic and culturally significant industries.

Nigeria Media & IT

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KPMG Nigeria

Large Investments In The Creative Economy

Nigeria Strategy

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Adams & Adams

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

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The Trusted Advisors

Film Financing And Investment Strategies In Africa.

Nigeria Media & IT

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RBMM Solicitors

Beyond The Screen: "Gangs Of Lagos" Settlement Highlights The Importance Of Cultural Sensitivity In Filmmaking

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Guide On How To Acquire A Radio/Tv Broadcasting License In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Impact Of NFCB's Censorship Policies On The Nigerian Film Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

The Key To Control For Producers, Content Creators And Filmmakers: Exercising Film Option Rights

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

National Film And Video Censors Board Warns Against The Distribution Of Films Or Videos Without Its Censorship And Classification

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Who's Copying Who? Navigating Nigeria's Digital Entertainment Boom In Streaming And Copyright Laws

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Legal Issues That May Arise During The Production Of A Film Or Television Project

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

Artificial Intelligence In Hiring: Lessons From Mobley v. Workday For Nigerian Data Protection Compliance

Nigeria Employment

BC

Babalakin & Co.

The New Capital Gains Tax In Nigeria: Key Considerations For Foreign Investors

PL

Pavestones Legal

Setting Up An Electric Vehicles (EVS) Business In Nigeria: Key Laws, Policies, Institutions, And Socio-Economic Considerations

Nigeria Environment

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Regulatory Update: Highlights Of The Guidelines, Letters, Circulars And Notifications Issued In September 2025

Nigeria Finance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Emerging Issues On The Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence In Nigeria: An Examination Of Notable Judicial Authorities

Nigeria Litigation

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

An Overview Of The Guiding Laws Regulating The Media And Entertainment Industry In Nigeria.

The field of entertainment law is quite diverse. In Nigeria, there is no specific law or act that governs the entertainment industry. This means that the concept of entertainment law...

Nigeria Media & IT

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

From Seoul To Lagos: The Impacts Of K-Drama In Nigeria

The popularity of Korean cinema, also known as "Hallyuwood," has gained widespread global recognition lately. Its popularity has been steadily growing since the late 1990s...

Worldwide Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Differences Between A Producer And An Executive Producer In The Film Industry

In film production, the terms "Producer" and "Executive Producer" are often wrongly misconstrued and used incorrectly as interchangeable terms, when in reality they are distinctive characteristics.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

An Overview Of The Significant Innovations Introduced By The Copyright Act 2022

The Copyright Act is one of the critical pieces of legislation which provides a comprehensive framework for the regulation...

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Gbenga Biobaku & Co

Expiration Of Copyright Protection: The Mickey Mouse Example

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Netflix, Amazon Prime And Others Invest In Nigeria

Worldwide International

AA

Adams & Adams

Securing Creative Assets And Intellectual Property: Legal Measures Against Digital Piracy

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Implications Of The Copyright Act On The Entertainment And Advertising Industries In Nigeria

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Revisiting Nigeria's Legal Framework On Hate Speech And Fake News Post 2023 General Elections

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

International Women's Day: Yaa Asantewaa Revived. In Conversation With Playwright JOT Agyeman

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

Songhai Advisory LLP

Film And Video Work Censorship And Classification In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

MC

Marcus-Okoko & Co

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDAs) For Film And TV Executives In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Is It Unlawful To Electronically Record Court Proceedings In Nigeria?

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

What Is Spectrum Licensing?

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Film And Video Work Censorship And Classification In Nigeria

The idea of censorship is a battle between free expression and restricted expression.

Nigeria Media & IT

MC

Marcus-Okoko & Co

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDAs) For Film And TV Executives In Nigeria

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) just like any other contract is legally binding. However, NDAs specifically establish a confidential relationship between parties.

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Is It Unlawful To Electronically Record Court Proceedings In Nigeria?

Recently there have been debates about the legality of the practice of journalists, litigants, and lawyers alike to electronically record the proceedings of the court without obtaining prior approval from the court.

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

What Is Spectrum Licensing?

A radio spectrum is typically, the primary subject of spectrum licensing and as such, it does help to have a background knowledge of what a radio spectrum. In simple terms, a radio spectrum...

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Frequently Asked Questions Re Copyright Ownership And Licensing

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

The Suspension Of Twitter In Nigeria: Some Key Policy & Legal Considerations For Online Platforms

The decision of the Nigerian Government to suspend Twitter in Nigeria, has implications for not just social media companies but also for all internet and technology companies with Nigerian subscribers.

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

An Examination Of The Copyright And Licencing Regime For Streaming Video-On-Demand Platforms.

Over the last two decades, we have witnessed the increasing utilisation of the internet to transmit cinematograph/virtual content ("content") to consumers and viewers as against the use of cable, satellite television or a broadcast platform.

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AELEX

Exploring Incentives For The Nigerian Creative And Entertainment Industry

The Nigerian entertainment and creative industry has experienced massive growth over the last decade.

Nigeria Media & IT

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AELEX

Are We Attempting To Over-regulate OTTs?

The Nigerian Communications Commission defines Over-the-top services as services "carried over the networks, delivering value to customers.

Nigeria Media & IT

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TNP

Financing Of The Film Industry In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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Kenna Partners

Investing In Nollywood – Looking Beyond Just Feature Film Production

Nigeria Media & IT

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Understanding Commercial And Media Broadcasting Rights In Sports

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Amendment To The 6th Edition Of The Nigeria Broadcasting Code: Consequences & Constitutional Concerns

Nigeria Media & IT

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TNP

Overview Of Media And Entertainment Law In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Review Of The Nigeria Broadcasting Code – The 2020 Amendment

Nigeria Media & IT

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Pavestones Legal

Regulating Nigerian Content On Broadcasting Platforms: An Examination Of The Amendments To The 6th Edition Of The Nigeria Broadcasting Code

Nigeria Media & IT

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AELEX

Online Trade Marks Journal [Vol 1 No 3, 29th May 2020]

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TNP

Immersions: Legal Realities In Nigeria's Virtual And Augmented Reality Entertainment Sector

Nigeria Media & IT

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

The Legal And Commercial Implications Of The New Broadcast Deal Of The Nigeria Professional Football League.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Perchstone & Graeys

The Legal Framework Applicable To The Facilitation Of Digital Content In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Brooks & Knights

The Viral Video Of Little Success Adegor: Copyright Issues Emanating Therefrom

SA

Solola & Akpana

Protection Of Image Rights (Part 1)

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AELEX

TMT Predictions 2019

Nigeria Media & IT

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Deloitte Nigeria

Monetising Films Through Tasteful Product Placement And Merchandising

Nigeria Media & IT

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Jackson Etti & Edu

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