The Collective Management Regulations 2025 modernise Nigeria’s copyright system, boosting digital licensing, rights protection, and creative sector growth.
OAL Secures Victory for Female Footballer in Professional Female Football Club
OAL’s Sports team defended player Priscilla M. after Rivers Angels FC prematurely ended her contract, petitioning the NFF Players Status Committee on her behalf
Analysis of the English FA Rule K, The Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023; Making Sports Disputes Resolution Less of a Headache in Nigeria
Discover how the sports sector in Nigeria can adopt FA Rule K principles under the Arbitration & Mediation Act 2023 for effective dispute resolution in sports.
Beyond the Screen: “Gangs of Lagos” Settlement Highlights the Importance of Cultural Sensitivity in Filmmaking
The Gangs of Lagos case highlights the balance between artistic freedom and cultural sensitivity, emphasising the need for respectful and accurate storytelling.
Copyright in Nollywood and Beyond: Lessons from Omoni Oboli’s “Love in Every Word”
Copyright is vital for creators in the digital age. Omoni Oboli’s film dispute highlights the challenges and importance of enforcing copyright in entertainment.
The Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Environmental and Community Disputes
Innovative conflict resolution is key to tackling environmental disputes in Africa, where resource exploitation fuels instability, pollution & security challenges.
The Key to Control for Producers, Content Creators and Filmmakers: Exercising Film Option Rights
A ‘Film Option’ is a popular form of intellectual property (IP) in the film industry, granting exclusive rights to purchase creative works. While common internationally, it’s less known in Nigeria and Africa.
HIGH COPYRIGHT STAKES – The Billion Naira Copyright Dispute OVER Sinach’s “Way Maker”: A Lesson for Creatives
The copyright dispute between gospel artist Sinach and producer Michael Oluwole over “Way Maker” underscores key issues in creative ownership.
Navigating Innovation, Growth and Transformation in the Tech Industry (January – August 2024)
Nigeria’s tech industry in 2024 is transforming with diverse startups, sustainable models, and legislative support, fostering growth and global competitiveness.
AI’s Legal Frontier: How the Latest Gen AI Breakthroughs are Revolutionizing R&D and Intellectual Property Management
Conflict settlement is pivotal to the growth of the football industry in Nigeria as it will encourage more players to settle and play football without fear.