The Maritime Practice Group of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), a leading maritime law firm in Nigeria with over 45 years of existence and the brain behind the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003 organized a Webinar on the “Lekki Deep Sea Port: The Issues and Prospects for the Nigerian Economy” on the 14 June, 2023.
Arbitration remains the top dispute resolution method in Africa, with arbitrators advocating for the country to become a hub for international arbitration. The International Commercial Court (ICC) facilitates efficient trade and dispute resolution, providing access to justice and the rule of law.
Arbitration remains the top dispute resolution method in Africa, with arbitrators advocating for the country to become a hub for international arbitration. The International Commercial Court (ICC) facilitates efficient trade and dispute resolution, providing access to justice and the rule of law.
On June 14, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a press release announcing significant changes to the foreign exchange market, which is believed to be in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to unify the multiple foreign exchange markets in the country.
On the 14th of June 2023, President Bola Tinubu signed into law, the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023. The objective of the Act, amongst others, is to safeguard the fundamental rights and freedoms and the interests of data subjects as guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.
The Student Loan Bill was sponsored by the former speaker of the 9th House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila. Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the student loan bill into law, ushering in a transformative era for educational funding in the country.
The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR) mandates organizations handling personal data to undergo a data protection audit conducted by a Data Protection Compliance Organization (DPCO) like Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL).
On February 14, 2023, the Business Facilitation Act, 2023 (BFA) was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. As part of the BFA, Section 14 amended sections 275 (1) and (2) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.
Olisa Agbakoba, the esteemed Founder and Senior Partner of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), who is also one of Nigeria’s most esteemed legal minds, recently celebrated his 70th birthday, a remarkable milestone in a career spanning decades of excellence and dedication to justice.
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.