Intellectual Property Licensing In Nigeria

“Copyright ownership prevents third parties from duplicating or copying, distributing copies, performing, showcasing or otherwise publishing the work of the owner, without the owner’s consent, either for financial gain or otherwise . Conversely, copyright owners (licensors) have the right to grant individuals or entities (licensees) the right to use, reproduce, distribute, and display their copyrighted works. In Nigeria, the right of copyright owners is governed by the Copyright Act which provides…”

Strategies to Unlock Non-Tax Revenues in Nigeria

The Federal Government’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, float the naira and liberalise the foreign exchange market will bring in substantial revenue. But more sources of revenue will be required. The federal government appears mostly focused on tax revenues and a little fraction of non-tax revenue from oil and gas. This article highlights vast opportunities in non-tax revenues.

Access To Foreign Exchange In Nigeria For Imported Goods -Reversal Of Ban

“The restricted items included a range of products such as Rice, Cement, Margarine, Palm kernel, Palm oil products, Vegetable oils, Meat and processed meat products, Vegetables and processed vegetable products, Poultry and processed poultry products, Private Airplanes/Jets, Indian Incense, Tinned fish in sauce (Geisha)/sardine, Cold rolled steel sheets, Galvanized steel sheets, Wheelbarrows, Head pans, and more.”

Urgent Intervention Needed in Nigeria-Cameroon Refugee Crisis, Says House of Representatives

Kwande Local Government Area, located in Benue State, Nigeria, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage. The area’s economy primarily relies on agriculture, with crops like yam, cassava, rice, maize, millet, and groundnut being cultivated. The Local Government plays a vital role to Nigeria’s agricultural sector. However, the Local Government lacks infrastructure, including road networks,…

The Benefits Of Arbitration For Resolving Cross-Border Commercial Disputes

“The parties are free to choose where the arbitration takes place and what law and institutional rules will govern the arbitration and procedure. Arbitration also offers greater procedural flexibility than litigation. Parties may agree on time limits, confidentiality, location of oral hearings, the language of documents and hearings, and even whether the tribunal will make a decision according to law or justice and fairness. For example, the parties may agree to conduct the arbitration with a limited time for the presentation of oral evidence, or even with no oral evidence at all.”

Electricity Act 2023: Deepening The Exploration Of Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Potentials.

“In recent times, newer policies have been developed to deploy more modern approach to the development of the country’s renewable energy space. These policies include the National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy (NREEEP), 2015; the Draft Rural Electrification Strategy and Implementation Plan (RESIP), 2016; the approved National Energy Masterplan (Revised 2022) and the Renewable Energy Roadmap for Nigeria 2023 (REMAP).

Remarkably, the Nigeria energy sector has….”

Private Equity Laws And Regulations Nigeria 2023

“Despite the overall positive outlook, the general global trend of rising inflation, geopolitical risks and other fiscal pressures continue to be a hindrance and to influence the way transactions are executed. For instance, there has been an increasing shift to debt and quasi-equity transactions, as investors attempt to hedge their risks. It is also expected that more investment activities will be witnessed following the 2023 Nigerian general elections.”