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Welcome to your onestop shop for major updates in Nigeria's information technology (IT), broader technology and telecommunications sectors.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Babalakin & Co.

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

In Nigeria's fast-growing digital economy, a single marketing campaign can make or break a startup.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Powers Of The Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria To Regulate Social Media Posts: A Review Of The Federal High Court's Decision In Digi Bay Limited & 2 Others -v- Attorney General Of The Federation & Anor (Unreported Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1262/2024, Judgment Delivered On 29 April 2025)

Before the enactment of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act 2022, the applicable law regulating the advertising sector in Nigeria was the Advertising Practitioners...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

A Review Of The Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria's (ARCON) 2023 Vetting Guidelines

The Advertising Standards Panel, established under the provisions of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria ("ARCON") Act, introduced the 2023 Vetting Guidelines...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

The Imperatives Of Digital Corporate Branding In Today's Nigerian Legal Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Media & IT

Syntegral Legal Practice

Remedies Available To Victims Of Online Defamation And Cyberbullying In Nigeria

Nigeria Criminal

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The Trusted Advisors

Online Trust & Safety In Nigeria: An Overview

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

NCC Releases Licencing Framework For International Application To Person (A2p) Messaging In Nigeria.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Social Media Liability: Who Is Responsible For Defamatory Content And False Adverts Online?

Nigeria Media & IT

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Influencer And Digital Marketing Regulation In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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Pavestones Legal

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

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

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Pavestones Legal

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

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The Trusted Advisors

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Impact Of Key Provisions On Individuals, Businesses, And The Economy

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KPMG Nigeria

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

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Content Moderation Compliance Report By The NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has just published its 2023 Compliance Report analysing the adherence of major social media platforms in Nigeria to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

Influencers Endorsements Gone Wrong: Liability For Defective Products

The marketing landscape has evolved profoundly, revolutionizing how products and services are promoted and sold.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Understanding Copyright Infringement In Nigeria's Social Media Landscape

Technological advancements and social media have dramatically expanded creative horizons, but they've also accelerated copyright infringement.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

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

On 26th June, 2024, the National Film and Video Censors Board (the "NFVCB" or the "Board"), released a notice ("the notice"), warning filmmakers and content creators who have contravened the Same-Sex Marriage Act...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Liabilities Of Celebrities & Influencers For Endorsed Products

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Incorporating Social Media Accounts Into Digital Estate Planning

Nigeria Media & IT

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SimmonsCooper Partners

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

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Alliance Law Firm

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

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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Alliance Law Firm

Regulation Of Content Creators In Nigeria - Issues, Prospects And The Role Of The Tax Man

Nigeria Media & IT

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Brickmans Law

The Law Of Cyberstalking In Nigeria

Nigeria Criminal

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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 Social Media Companies For Injuries And Losses Suffered As A Result Of Posts Hosted On Their Platforms

Nigeria Media & IT

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Paul Usoro & Co

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

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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

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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

Liability Of Social Media Companies For Injuries And Losses Suffered As A Result Of Posts Hosted On Their Platforms

An Examination Of The Livecase Of Gonzalez v Google At The United States' Supreme Court.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Paul Usoro & Co

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

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Banwo & Ighodalo

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Recommended Best Practices For Addressing The Susceptibility Of Social Media Accounts To Data Theft In Nigeria

In today's world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, but it is also a source of concern when it comes to data theft. With the increased global use of social media...

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Why CBN's Directive To Fis To Obtain The Social Media Handle Of Customers Potentially Violates The Data Protection Act

On 31 May 2023, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in exercising powers granted under the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act 2020 (the Act) issued the Central Bank of Nigeria (Customer Due Diligence) Regulations 2023.

Nigeria Privacy

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Remedies Available For Victims Of Digital Defamation And Reputation Damage

Defamation is defined as any written or spoken false communication about a person (an individual or corporate body) from one party to another party carrying the legal effect of exposing the person...

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Goes Wrong: Real-Life Cases And Regulatory Implications Of The Negative Effects Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Legality Of ‘No Refund Policies' Adopted By Online Vendors In Nigeria

Nigeria Consumer

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Citizen Journalism, Fake News And The Law Perspective In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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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

Blogger's Liability For Visitor's Comment: Accessing Legal Issues

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Essential Clauses To Watch Out For In An Influencer Agreement

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The Trusted Advisors

Liabilities Or Otherwise Of The Endorsement Of Goods By Celebrities

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Law Firm Marketing In Nigeria And The RPC – Rule 39

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What To Look Out For Before Signing An Influencer Agreement

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What To Watch Out For Before Signing An Influencer Agreement

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Exploring The NITDA Code Of Practice And Its Potential Impact On Social Media And Online Platforms

Nigeria Media & IT

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AELEX

Regulation Of Online Platforms In Nigeria: Draft Code Of Practice For Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries

Nigeria Media & IT

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Pavestones Legal

Nigeria's Proposed Social Media Law: Key Takeways

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

Intellectual Property Concerns For Social Media Influencers In Nigeria

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AELEX

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

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