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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

In the past decade, Nigeria's legal industry has witnessed profound changes, not just in the nature of legal work or the regulatory environment, but in how law firms present themselves, interact with clients and compete in a digital age.

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

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

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

Content Moderation Compliance Report By The NITDA

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Influencers Endorsements Gone Wrong: Liability For Defective Products

Nigeria Media & IT

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Understanding Commercial And Microfinance Banking Licenses In Nigeria (TALP's Fintech Series 3)

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Setting Up A Company In Nigeria As A Foreigner – A Brief Guide

Nigeria Commercial

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Resolution Law Firm

Starting A Point Of Sale (POS) Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Firmus Advisory

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

Emerging Legal Issues In International Trade | AELEX ITPG Webinar 2024 (Video)

Nigeria International

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AELEX

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

The use of Celebrities and Influencers for advertisement is the new marketing strategy by a series of companies, organizations, and individuals. Influencers used for advertisements...

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Incorporating Social Media Accounts Into Digital Estate Planning

Our previous article discussed the impact of digitalization on an individual's wealth, and emphasized the need to incorporate digital assets into one's legacy.

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

PU

Paul Usoro & Co

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

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Understanding Cyberbullying Laws In Nigeria: Victim Protection And Accountability

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

PU

Paul Usoro & Co

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

Copyright is a bundle of rights which the author or originator of certain intellectual works is entitled to. These intellectual works include musical works; films; photographs; literary works...

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

Understanding Cyberbullying Laws In Nigeria: Victim Protection And Accountability

In this digital age, new ways of committing crimes using computer devices have come to light. Cyberbullying, committed through the use of a computer against the person of another...

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Consequences Of Social Media: Defamation, Privacy, And Cyberbullying

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly grown in recent years, becoming an integral part of everyday life. However, despite the many benefits of AI, the technology also poses significant risks and challenges that need to be addressed.

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

The emergence of modern technology has transitioned the manual operation of various activities and sectors to an electronic and digital format, thereby rationalising and prioritising the convenience...

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

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Law Firm Marketing In Nigeria And The RPC – Rule 39

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What To Look Out For Before Signing An Influencer Agreement

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What To Watch Out For Before Signing An Influencer Agreement

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

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

BH

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

BH

Balogun Harold

For The Love Of The Game – A Discussion On The Dynamics Of Sports Law In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Creator Economy In Nigeria: What You Should Know

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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