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Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOS) In Nigeria: Licensing Obligations

Nigeria's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is a critical driver of the country's digital economy.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Babalakin & Co.

Key Lessons For E-Commerce Businesses From The Case Of Chukwunweike Akosa Araka v. Ecart Internet Services Limited & Eat 'N' Go Limited

The recent decision of the Federal High Court in Akosa v. Ecart Internet Services Ltd and anor. sets a major precedent on how the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (the "NDPA") is enforced, particularly against unsolicited direct marketing.

Nigeria Privacy

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Tunde & Adisa

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

KN

KPMG Nigeria

When Should Liability Caps Be Applied – Before Or After Set-Off ?

Technology contracts frequently include liability caps. For example, a technology vendor might agree that "no more than 12 months' fees" can be claimed.

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Online Trust & Safety In Nigeria: An Overview

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Online Platforms In Nigeria – 2024 NITDA Compliance Report

Nigeria Compliance

BH

Balogun Harold

Online Safety & Cybercrimes: Navigating Nigeria's Cybersecurity Compliance And Safety Laws

Nigeria Technology

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Financing Technology Infrastructure Projects In Nigeria: Legal And Regulatory Considerations

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Digital Rights In 2023 - The Rise Of Deepfakes

Nigeria Privacy

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Candelp

Community Journalism In Nigeria: Empowering Local Voices And Promoting Social Change

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Content Moderation Compliance Report By The NITDA

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Should Startups And Innovators Be Concerned About The Proposed National Information Technology Development Agency ("Nitda") Act 2021?

Nigeria Media & IT

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Tope Adebayo LP

Cybersquatting In Nigeria: Challenges And Countermeasures

Nigeria Technology

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Value Added Tax And Digital Services In Nigeria

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SimmonsCooper Partners

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

Nigeria Litigation

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Legal Implications Of Ransomware In Nigeria: Legal Risks, Regulatory Duties And Cybersecurity Compliance

Nigeria Technology

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Is The Party Over? How DJs, Artists, And The Law Are Colliding In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Understanding AI Liability: Who's Responsible When Algorithms Err?

Worldwide Technology

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Resolving Erroneous Electronic Transfers Without Court Orders: Examining The Central Bank Of Nigeria Regulation On Instant (Inter-Bank) Electronic Funds Transfer Services

Nigeria Finance

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G ELIAS

Top ICT And Media Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the media sector are pivotal drivers of economic growth and innovation in Nigeria.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The Regulatory Requirements For Starting A Pharmaceutical Business In Nigeria

A Pharmaceutical business in Nigeria can either operate as a retail pharmacy outlet, a community pharmacy, a hospital pharmacy, or an online pharmacy.

Nigeria Healthcare

HS

Harlem Solicitors

Safeguarding Intellectual Property Rights In The Era Of Social Media: Challenges And Strategies For Businesses In Nigeria

The emergence of social media has remarkably redefined human interactions, making communication more interactive and immediate.

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Alliance Law Firm

Understanding CBN's Revised Guidelines On International Money Transfer Services In Nigeria

On January 31, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) pursuant to its powers under section 2(d) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007, and the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act...

Nigeria Technology

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The Trusted Advisors

Consumer Remedies For Poor Quality Of Service Under Telecommunications Contract Law

Nigeria Media & IT

HS

Harlem Solicitors

Technology As A Tool For Enhancing Legal Services And Delivery Of Justice In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

AS

Aarndale Solicitors

E-Commerce In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

Nigeria Consumer

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Aarndale Solicitors

Understanding Internet Cookies: Enhancing Browsing Experience While Safeguarding Privacy

Nigeria Privacy

AS

Aarndale Solicitors

Learn The Rules Of Online Engagement: Introduction To Defamation, Privacy, And Cyberbullying

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Guide For Content Creators And Meme Shares: Navigating Intellectual Property On Social Media

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Alliance Law Firm

Liability Of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) In Nigeria; Understanding The Safe Harbour Provisions

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The Law Of Cyberstalking In Nigeria

Nigeria Criminal

AS

Aarndale Solicitors

Social Media Regulation: An Overview Of The National Information Technology Development Agency's (NITDA) Code Of Practice For Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries

Nigeria Media & IT

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Lexworth Legal Partners

How The Use Of Emoji In Electronic Communication Can Lead To A Binding Contract

Nigeria Commercial

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Infusion Lawyers

Liability Of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) In Nigeria; Understanding The Safe Harbour Provisions

The internet age has elicited many unparalleled issues that do not find resolution in the extant legal order. One of such issue pertains to adapting extant copyright laws to meet the challenges...

TT

The Trusted Advisors

The Law Of Cyberstalking In Nigeria

Cyberstalking involves the use of technology (most often, the Internet!) to make someone else afraid or concerned about their safety.

Nigeria Criminal

AS

Aarndale Solicitors

Social Media Regulation: An Overview Of The National Information Technology Development Agency's (NITDA) Code Of Practice For Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries

In Nigeria, social media has served as an important tool in our society for the dissemination of information, to enhance human interaction and for collaborative purposes.

Nigeria Media & IT

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

How The Use Of Emoji In Electronic Communication Can Lead To A Binding Contract

One of the trends in electronic communication in today's world is the use of emoji. An emoji has been defined as "a digital image that is added to a message in electronic communication in order to...

Nigeria Commercial

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Infusion Lawyers

How To Register A Tech Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Should Access To The Internet Be Designated A Fundamental Human Right

The Human Rights Council which is an intergovernmental arm of the United Nations ("UN") charged with the responsibility of strengthening, promoting, and protecting human rights had overtime...

Nigeria Government

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria's heterogenous nature often leads to its ethno-religious nerve points being triggered during national elections.

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Google's Policy Restricting The Activities Of Digital Loan Applications On Its Playstore In Nigeria: A Sign Of Elevated Regulatory Scrutiny

From 2020, Nigeria experienced the heighten presence of digital lenders offering collateral free loans to members of the public. This was generally welcomed and qualified applicants...

Nigeria Consumer

LL

Lexworth Legal Partners

Tax Appeal Tribunal Rules On Liability Of Network Service Providers To Pay The National Information Technology Development Agency Levy In Nigeria

The Tax Appeal Tribunal, Lagos Zone ("TAT" or the "Tribunal"), recently held that infrastructure service providers licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission...

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Citizen Journalism, Fake News And The Law Perspective In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

A Review Of The Use Of Social Media In Relation To Freedom Of Speech

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

The Role Of The Board In Cybersecurity And Information Technology Governance

Nigeria Technology

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Dentons ACAS-Law

Satellite Internet Licensing In Nigeria; Does NASRDA Have Any Regulatory Role?

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Effectiveness Of Online Dispute Resolution To Resolve Internet Transactions

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

An Overview Of The Nigerian Startup Act 2022

Nigeria Commercial

uA

Firmus Advisory

The Nigeria Startup Act 2022: Implications For Technology Startups In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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KPMG Nigeria

Regulatory Update: The Nigerian Start Up Act, 2022

Nigeria Commercial

PL

Pavestones Legal

Highlight Of The Nigeria Start-Up Act, 2022

Nigeria Commercial

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Alliance Law Firm

FIRS Issues Information Circular On The Administration Of The National Agency For Science And Engineering Infrastructure Levy

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Alliance Law Firm

Nigerian Startup Act - An Exciting Dawn For Nigerian Startups Ecosystem

Nigeria Commercial

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KPMG Nigeria

The Nigeria Startup Act: A Leap In The Nigerian Technology Ecosystem

Nigeria Commercial

MC

Marcus-Okoko & Co

A Highlight Of Key Features Of The NITDA'S Draft Code Of Practice For Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries, 2022

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

A Highlight On Jurisdictional Issues In Online Disputes

Nigeria Litigation

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Review Of The Nigeria Start-Up Bill, 2021 (HB. 1886)

Nigeria Commercial

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

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