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. In Nigeria, the potential impact of AI is enormous, but so are the risks and threats. The negative impacts…
President Muhammed Buhari on 17th March 2023 signed/assented to the Copyright Act 2022 thereby repealing the Copyright Act LFN 2004. The new Copyright Act 2022 aims to facilitate Nigeria’s compliance with international copyright treaties, effectively protect the rights of authors to ensure just rewards and recognition for their intellectual efforts, provide appropriate limitations and exceptions…
The OAL Sports, Entertainment & Technology Group is excited to Introduce Pulse Sports Nigeria as Media Partner for OAL Sports Business and Development Summit 2023. The summit is scheduled to take place on the 11th – 12th of May, 2023 in Lagos, bringing together prominent stakeholders, professionals, and experts in the sports industry. Pulse Sports…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that has revolutionized various sectors, including healthcare, transportation, finance, education, and manufacturing. AI is also a vital tool for economic development, and countries worldwide are investing heavily in AI research, development, and deployment. However, AI’s transformative potential comes with various risks and challenges, including cyber-attacks, data breaches, and…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is delighted to have advised the Federal Ministry of Justice on the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2023. The policy aims to establish fundamental principles to guide the Federal and State government’s participation in arbitration references, and position Nigeria as an attractive arbitration hub for domestic, regional, and…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Founder Institute Lagos, a global startup accelerator and entrepreneurial training program, to provide comprehensive legal support to startups and entrepreneurs. This collaboration brings together OAL’s esteemed legal expertise and Founder Institute’s renowned entrepreneurial training to empower startups with the knowledge and resources they need…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has taken a significant step towards advancing the space sector and knowledge in Nigeria with the launch of a new book titled “OAL Compendium of Space Treaties, Policies, Laws and Regulations in Nigeria.“ The Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) Compendium of Space Treaties, Policies, Laws, and Regulations is a simplified but comprehensive…
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 places responsibilities on organisations that handle personal data, including SMEs and startups. Additionally, customers value data protection, and having the support of a data protection compliance organisation can help these businesses differentiate themselves from their competitors and maintain customer trust. Article 4.1(4) of the Nigeria Data Protection…
The tension around the call for an interim government is that the presidential election petition may not conclude before the inauguration of a new president on May 29, 2023. But it’s very possible to conclude these petitions, provided that the court systems are very proactive. Under Arbitration matters, procedural orders and or directions issue peremptorily…
Attention all organizations processing personal data in Nigeria! The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has extended the deadline for filing the 2023 Data Protection audit report to 30th June 2023. The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR) requires all organizations processing personal data of more than 1000 persons within a 6-month period or 2000 persons…