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Law and OrderDid You Know?

Did you know that failure to obey lawful instructions from any member of an aircraft crew may lead to criminal sanctions? As an airline passenger in Nigeria, it is important to know that your action or inaction in response to lawful instructions by the aircraft crew or to well-established rules and regulations may lead to criminal sanctions. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Act 2022 (“the Act”) prohibits certain behaviours by passengers on board an aircraft, and the breach of these provisions may result in the criminal prosecution of the

Articles Corporate LawThe Beat vs the Law: Copyright Compliance for Disc Jockeys in Nigeria

The rapid expansion of Nigeria’s music industry is not only a cultural milestone but also a strategic asset in the country’s economy. As global demand for Nigerian music surges, particularly through digital platforms like Spotify, royalty inflows are injecting valuable foreign exchange, stimulating ancillary industries such as audiovisual production and

ArticlesEstablishment of State Electricity Markets and Regulatory Commissions

Paragraph 14(b) Part II of the Second Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 2(2) of the Electricity Act of 2023 (“EA”) empowers states in Nigeria to develop and regulate their electricity markets subject to the State of House of Assembly passing a law to that effect. This allows States to regulate electricity operations within their jurisdiction, including power generation, transmission and distribution.

ArticlesMerger Control in Communications: Insights from Emeka Nnubia v. Minister

On 7 February 2025, the Federal High Court, Lagos Division (the Court), in Emeka Nnubia v. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission & MTN, affirmed the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enforce competition regulation within Nigeria’s communications sector. This decision was

Law and OrderAnalysing the Admissibility of Public Documents in Legal Proceedings

The basic applicable law in Nigeria on admissibility of evidence is the Evidence Act, 2023 (as amended) (“Evidence Act”). Evidence in support of a party’s case can either be oral or documentary. Oral evidence represents the oral testimony of a witness in Court and includes depositions on oath.

ArticlesA Comparative Analysis On Compressed Natural Gas Adoption In Nigeria: Key Considerations Before Conversion

Following the removal of fuel subsidy, the transition from Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) represents a critical strategy for enhancing energy solutions for transportation in Nigeria. This article examines the adoption of CNG in Nigeria, highlighting its potential benefits compared to conventional fuels. We will discuss the establishment of key initiatives such as the

Law and OrderFiduciary Duty and Data Protection: Examining the Court’s Decision in Frank Ijege v Nigeria Data Protection Commission

On 22nd November 2024, the Federal High Court (the Court) in Frank Ijege v Nigeria Data Protection Commission (Suit No. FHC/KD/CS/34/2024) delivered a landmark decision invalidating certain provisions of the Guidance Notice on the Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance (the Guidance Notice), issued by

Articles Corporate LawDeduction of tax at source (withholding) regulations, 2024: What you need to know

On 2nd October 2024, the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations), issued by Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun, were published in the official gazette. The Regulations took effect from 1st January 2025.

Corporate LawAn 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 and entertainers to take a holistic view of what legal protections are available to them and save themselves from countless disputes. The point is that the array of

ArticlesHighlights of the Merger Control Process Under the ECOWAS Competition Framework

In this series of questions and answers, I provide an in-depth overview of the competition aspects of the merger control process under the ECOWAS Competition Framework

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