This is the second article in our The African Continental Free Trade Agreement AfCFTA series, where we continue our exploration of this transformative initiative. In this article, we delve into the multifaceted challenges that cast shadows on the path to AfCFTA’s success, emphasising the need for proactive measures to transform these obstacles into opportunities for collective prosperity.
Mediation offers a unique opportunity for parties involved in a dispute to move away from the sidelines and take control of their own destinies. With its confidentiality and flexibility, mediation creates a safe space for constructive dialogue and creative problem-solving.
The case of Anne Chioma Njemanze and Zeb Ejiro over the trademark registration application for “DOMITILLA” in Class 41 is an example of bad faith registration of trademarks. In this case, the tribunal found that the respondent had registered the trademark in bad faith and was not the true proprietor of the mark. The tribunal…
Over two months ago, Nigeria’s largest and West Africa’s biggest seaport, the Lekki Deep Sea Port, located at the centre of the Lagos Free Zone, was commissioned by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. It is the first fully-automated port equipped with Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes and Rubber tyred gantry (RTG)…
On the 14th February 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, assented to the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provision) Act (“the Act”) 2023. This Act is one of the government’s initiatives to foster an enabling environment for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The Act amends 21 business related…
