The creative industry in Nigeria has turned what is often considered ‘informal work’ into a hub for exporting Nigeria’s culture with a revenue of about 4.5 billion dollars[1] Creative performers such as musicians, dancers, actors and comedians amongst others have contributed 3 per cent to the global economy. As such, there is a need for…
Had Olisa Agbakoba’s father not plotted with a late Nigerian Army general to trick him into studying Law at the University, he would have ended up as either a soldier or a footballer, which would not have been a terrible idea on the surface. But, it would seem his immeasurable contribution to nation-building and a…
The disruption in technology has given rise to the adoption of new and improved technologies, creating a widely accepted medium of exchange and investment all over the world. These technologies have extended beyond cryptocurrencies to the creation, ownership and sale of digital assets through tokenization. These digital assets are referred to as non-fungible tokens(NFTs). This…
Retrospective operation of Statute is an application of the law to actions, which existed prior to the enactment of the said law. That is, such laws change or alter the legal consequences of acts that took place prior to its enactment. A retrospective law impairs an existing right by creating or imposing a new liability…
This short article gives a basic insight into what every budding artiste should know about their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in music, it is also for anyone interested in the music industry and the technicalities involved. Intellectual property refers to the creations of the mind such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs and symbols,…
Bank loans are a very valuable tool for the growth and sustainability of businesses in Nigeria; particularly since we are not exactly a credit-oriented society. It is important to understand that obtaining a bank loan in Nigeria does not necessarily mean that a person or business is in financial trouble. In fact, a loan can…
A ship charterer is a person or company who enters into an agreement with a ship owner for the hire of a ship either for the carriage of passengers or cargo on a particular voyage to one or more places or until the expiration of a specified time. This article explains the five (5) common…
A Bill of Lading is an instrument in writing, signed by a carrier or his agent, describing the freight so as to identify it, stating the name of the consignor, the terms of the contract for carriage, and agreeing or directing that the freight be delivered to the order or assigns of a specified person…
FIFA has a long history of regulating players’ and agents’ relationships going back about 3 decades. The last comprehensive system for agents was promulgated in 2008 and required that all transfers be conducted by licensed agents only, with a very high bar to become a qualified agent. The New FIFA Rules for Football Agents abolishes…
Relocation or emigration to a new country can seem daunting even though exciting because of the amount of administration and paperwork involved. As part of the immigration requirements, high chances are you will be required to legalise your documents before submitting them with your application. This article explores the differences between legalisation and notarisation to…