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Detty December: Balancing Art, Economics, And The Law In Nigeria's Concert Crisis

Detty December has come and gone, and Nigeria's entertainment calendar was once again filled with high-profile concerts by Afro beats artists, and large-scale live events.

Nigeria Consumer

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

AI In Entertainment: Redefining Creativity, Ownership And The Future Of Storytelling

Every major creative revolution begins with fear. When photography was invented, painters feared that it was going to mark the end of art and painting. When sound started entering cinema...

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Strengthening The NPFL: A Proposal For Rules Review, Effective Enforcement And Targeted Enhancement.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is the country's most popular league, drawing in devoted fans and generating substantial revenue.

Nigeria Litigation

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Greenfields Law

TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)

The July–September 2025 edition of the TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights captures key shifts across Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports in Nigeria and Africa.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Liquor Amendment Bill Introduced: Proposed Total Ban On The Advertisement And Promotion Of Liquor

South Africa Healthcare

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Webber Wentzel

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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KPMG Nigeria

Kenya's 2025 Alcohol Policy: A Game-Changer For Advertising And Marketing?

Kenya Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Legal Rights And Remedies Available To Record Labels And Artists

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

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Balogun Harold

An Investor's Guide; Ghana's Entertainment Industry

Ghana Media & IT

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B&P ASSOCIATES

Unveiling The Rings: Navigating The Complex Intellectual Property Landscape Of The Olympic Games

Eight Geeks

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Data Protection Compliance In Ghana: Navigating Ghana's Data Protection Law

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Legalstone Solicitors

The Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Bill 2025: A Reform That Risks Deepening Regulatory Overlaps

Nigeria Technology

ALP NG & Co

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In December 2025

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

Firs Imposes 10% Withholding Tax On Interest From Short-Term Instruments

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Stren & Blan Partners

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

The vibrant world of entertainment thrives on creativity, innovation, and pushing boundaries.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Ankura CTIX FLASH Update - December 17, 2024

Security researchers have uncovered a new PHP malware possibly linked to the Chinese hacking group Winnti (APT 41). The malware, named Glutton, is a highly modular ELF-based backdoor seen used against popular PHP...

Namibia Technology

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria requires various licenses and permits, which are vital for legal compliance and smooth functioning.

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

An Artiste Care Package: Understanding The Essential Terms Of A Record Label Contract

The Nigerian music industry is laced with stories of exploitation and conflict between artists and record labels. It has now become expedient for artistes...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Employee Compensation Scheme - A Must Have In The Nigerian Entertainment Industry

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Navigating Entertainment Contracts In Nigeria: Due Diligence Considerations Explained

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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Brickmans Law

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

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

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

Nigeria Media & IT

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Legal Guide For Mastering Licensing And Royalties In Nigeria's Entertainment Industry.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

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

There can be issues of ownership, copyright, and a tendency to give away far too many important pieces of the pie when multiple parties are involved...

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

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

Legal Guide For Mastering Licensing And Royalties In Nigeria's Entertainment Industry.

Creative works produced by entertainers are largely protected by copyright. They have exclusive control over their work.

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

A hotel, restaurant, or nightclub just doesn't feel right without some sort of music playing. Music is very integral to set the mood and tone.

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

Remedies For Copyright Infringement

Creative Legal

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...

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Media And Digital Platforms Market Inquiry: South African Competition Commission Publishes Statement Of Issues

On 17 October 2023, the Competition Commission launched the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry and also published the Statement of Issues.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Legal Issues In Recording Label Deals: Mohbad's Case

According to Wikipedia, a record deal is a legally binding contract between a record label and a recording artist or group. In this article, I will be examining record label agreements...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

‘Lights, Camera, Ghana': How Legislation Can Transform Nation Into Next Hollywood

What would you say if I told you that I had a pitch for a US$40 billion industry right here in Ghana?

Ghana Media & IT

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Koranteng & Koranteng Legal Advisors

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Performers' Rights

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Rights Clearance In Entertainment Deals: Rethinking The Doctrine Of Fair Use

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

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AELEX

Exploring Incentives For The Nigerian Creative And Entertainment Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

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AELEX

Investing In Nollywood – Looking Beyond Just Feature Film Production

Nigeria Media & IT

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KPMG Nigeria

Understanding Commercial And Media Broadcasting Rights In Sports

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Reputation Management In The Age Of Cancel Culture

Kenya Media & IT

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TripleOKLaw

Overview Of Media And Entertainment Law In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 20

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Copyright Implications Of Sports Live Streaming In Nigeria

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 18

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Exploring Tanzania's New Online Content Regulations

Tanzania Media & IT

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Clyde & Co

Telecoms And Media In Brief | Issue 15

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Fallouts: Towards Optimal Management Contract Relationships In The Entertainment Industry

Nigeria Commercial

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LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

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