In Nigeria, where at least six out of ten persons own a business or a product, the importance of registering a trademark cannot be overstated. A trademark is simply a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a business or product. A trademark is the identity of a business…
Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to address the issues of people dying from gunshot wounds by signing into law the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017, news reports show that the numbers are still on the rise. The most recent being that of one Ebenezer Ayeni, who was shot by…
Setting up a trust fund is one of many options for transferring money, property, and other assets to family members or charity causes. It’s difficult to know whether or not to set up a trust fund and how to do so. To make the best decisions, you’ll need the advice of an estate planning lawyer. …
Why Do I Need to Know How to Seek Redress for Human Rights Violations in Nigeria?
Nigeria has witnessed an increase in Human Rights violations such as unlawful and arbitrary killings, forced disappearances and torture by both Government and Non -State actors.
There has also been a sharp increase in cases of arbitrary detentions in life threatening conditions particularly in government detention facilities; harsh and life threatening prison conditions including civilian detentions in military facilities, often based on flimsy or no evidence; infringement of citizens’ rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, freedom of association, particularly for the teeming youth who are displeased with the high rate of corruption, improper governance and lack of employment opportunities.
The Pension Reform Act (“the PRA” or “the Act”) was first enacted in 2004 and reenacted in 2014. Among many other provisions, the PRA makes Group Life Insurance compulsory for all employees. Group Life Insurance is a scheme that may be likened to a death-in-service policy and is designed to pay a benefit…
On the 24th of May 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular stipulating the requirements for licensing of Payment Services Providers (PSP). The circular comprehensively highlights the basic licensing requirements for Payment Services Providers. The circular is a consolidation of an earlier one issued by CBN on the 9th of December, 2020…
OAL is pleased to announce its Startup Growth Capsule, an exciting legal and business accelerator initiative of its Sports, Entertainment and Technology (SET) practice group. The program which began in March 2021 followed a competitive selection process and has seen six startups accepted into the maiden cohort of the OAL Startup Growth Capsule, 2021. …
Broadcasting rights (also known as media rights) are legal rights which a broadcasting organisation owns and negotiates for the purpose of commercial exploitation. In sports, copyright and related rights, particularly those relating to broadcasting, underpin the relationship between sport, television and other media. Television and media organisations have been known to enter bidding wars…
The family of the late Peju Ugboma, supported by friends, colleagues and their lawyers, held a Media briefing on the painful loss of their wife, sister, Aunt, daughter, on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at our Ikoyi office. Our Managing Partner, Mrs. Yvonne Ezekiel at the briefing said Olisa Agbakoba Legal(OAL) has been retained to…
Thinking about How to sue someone in Nigeria? Generally, instituting an action against a person in Nigeria can be straightforward. However, it is advisable that other modes of settling disputes be explored before a trip to the court room is made. For example, the claimant may consider ADR mechanisms such as – Arbitration, Conciliation, Negotiation,…
