The Fragmentation of Global Trade Architecture and Nigeria’s Strategic Imperative in the AfCFTA Era

Nigeria’s Response to the Transformation of International Trade Introduction The international trade architecture established in the post-World War II era..

Stateless Vessels and Nigeria’s Maritime Challenge

Stateless Vessels and Nigeria’s Maritime Challenge Introduction Maritime transport remains the backbone of global trade, carrying over 80% of merchandise..
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The Nigerian Customs Service Act 2023 in Perspective: A Critical Legal Review

The Nigerian Customs Service Act 2023 in Perspective: A Critical Legal Review The Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 is a..
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Understanding the Electronic Transmission Controversy: A Legal Analysis of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill

For weeks, Nigerians have protested outside the National Assembly over proposed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. At the centre..

Nigeria’s Cabotage Act: Impact on Local Shipping Industry Growth

Nigeria’s Cabotage Act: Impact on Local Shipping Industry Growth Since the passing of Nigeria’s Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act..
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When AI Stole the Mic: Originality, Ownership, and the Battle for Music Profits – A Legal Perspective

When AI Stole the Mic: Originality, Ownership, and the Battle for Music Profits – A Legal Perspective In early 2026,..

How to Seek Justice for Medical Negligence in Nigeria

Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to provide the standard of care a reasonably competent professional in the..
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Expert Witnesses in Nigerian ADR and Litigation: Practical Uses, Importance, and the Case for Greater Adoption

Expert Witnesses in Nigerian ADR and Litigation: Practical Uses, Importance, and the Case for Greater Adoption In modern dispute resolution,..
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WHEN STORIES GO TO THE SCREEN:  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONTRACTUAL CONSIDERATIONS  FOR CREATIVES

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Navigating Regulatory Risk and Infrastructure Disputes: The Evolving Role of International Arbitration and Mediation Across the African Energy Value Chain (Oil, Gas, and Power).

Navigating Regulatory Risk and Infrastructure Disputes: The Evolving Role of International Arbitration and Mediation Across the African Energy Value Chain..

LITIGATION TRENDS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY: DISPUTES OVER LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

LITIGATION TRENDS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY: DISPUTES OVER LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INTRODUCTION Renewable energy is derived from natural environmental..

Truth in the Age of Deepfakes: Legal Frontiers Against Digital Deception and Image Abuse

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AGGRESSIVE INSOLVENCY-BASED LEGAL TOOLS FOR DEBT RECOVERY IN NIGERIA.

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Navigating Mergers and Acquisitions in Nigeria: Your Gateway to Strategic Business Growth

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Understanding the Principles Relating to Clarification of Judgments in Nigeria

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No-Fault Divorce Strategy for Nigerian Professionals, Protect Your Business & Reputation

NO-FAULT DIVORCE STRATEGY OVER COURT BATTLES For many couples in Nigeria, divorce often begins when couples stop communicating. It can..
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Renegotiating Contracts After Loss of Tax-Exempt Status

How Should Contracts Signed Under Old Tax-Exempt Status Be Renegotiated?  “How should a company adjust a contract originally signed under..
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4 Top Nigerian Tax Compliance Considerations for Boards in 2026

4 Top Nigerian Tax Compliance Considerations for Boards in 2026 The Nigerian business environment is no longer what it was..

Medical Negligence and Patient Safety in Nigeria: What the Law Says in 2026

Medical Negligence and Patient Safety in Nigeria: What the Law Says in 2026 Medical negligence has worsened in Nigeria’s healthcare..
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How IP Can Increase SMEs’ Contribution to Nigeria’s Economy

How IP Can Increase SMEs’ Contribution to Nigeria’s Economy Over 90 percent of businesses in Nigeria are small and medium-scale..
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FIVE UNUSUAL TERMS AND CONDITION CLAUSES YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW

FIVE UNUSUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW Most people skim through “terms and conditions” like they are watching..

6 Normal Business Practices That Are Actually Illegal (And Could Cost You Everything)

6 Normal Business Practices That Are Actually Illegal (And Could Cost You Everything) Most business owners do not wake up..
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Best Law Courses in Nigeria, Lagos & Africa (2026 Guide)

Best Law Courses in Nigeria, Lagos & Africa If you’re searching for the best law courses in Nigeria, top law..

Data Protection Laws in Nigeria: What Tech Companies Must Know in 2026

Data Protection Laws in Nigeria: What Tech Companies Must Know in 2026 Nigeria’s technology sector has expanded rapidly over the..
Agbakoba, Okeke, others present policy report on 2023 election Tuesday

Agbakoba, Okeke, others present policy report on 2023 election Tuesday

The Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has announced the presentation of its Policy Report 2022, titled, ‘Big Issues for the 2023..
OAL Collaborates with the Sports Industry Working Group in Formulating the National Sports Industry Policy(Nsip)

Olisa Agbakoba Legal Collaborates with the Sports Industry Working Group in Formulating the National Sports Industry Policy(NSIP)

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), through its Associate Partner, Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya is pleased to have collaborated with the Sports Industry Working..

Olisa Agbakoba (SAN): A Legal Legend in the Making

Had Olisa Agbakoba’s father not plotted with a late Nigerian Army general to trick him into studying Law at the..
World Space Week 2022 in Nigeria

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) Statement on World Space Week 2022

World Space Week is a week dedicated to celebrating the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of..

Nigeria Startup Bill passed by the House of Reps

A cooperative effort by Nigeria’s tech startup sector and the Presidency, the Nigeria Startup Bill project aims to harness the..

Senators, others for webinar on space law, policy

The Space Law Practice Group of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), a part of the OAL Public Sector Practice Group, will..

OAL names new partner, admits associate partners and senior associates

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has elevated Beverley Agbakoba – Onyejianya as a partner, Collins Okeke and Chinedu Nneke as Associate..

NASRDA boss task committee on Space Law

The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, Dr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba has called on legal..
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Tribute to Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN at 70 by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal system has become a subject of significant interest, sparking extensive conversations…
Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN at 69

For Olisa Agbakoba – Before the Onset of Autumn

As Nigeria’s military ruler, Olusegun Obasanjo, who retired from the army as Head of State and a four-star General on..

Sports should go beyond games, be expansive, others- Beverley Onyejianya

Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya, a regulatory, compliance and professional sport lawyer has called for more investment in sport infrastructures and qualified professionals..
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), the Senior Partner of OAL wrote to Senator Hadi Sirika, Hon. Minister of Aviation on supporting indegenious Airline Operators. His letter to INEC reads:  

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba writes Minister of Aviation on supporting indegenious Airline Operators

On 9th of May 2022, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), the Senior Partner of OAL wrote to Senator Hadi Sirika, Hon...
Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest for Presidency

ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN TO RUN FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to run for the office of President.

NARSDA, OAL partner on regulation, licensing of space activities

The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a law firm, Olisa Agbakoba..

Nigeria losing huge revenue opportunities because of absence of space law – Dr. Agbakoba, SAN

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has said that lack of space law in..

Agbakoba Group Calls for Legislation to Encourage Crowdfunding In Nigeria

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has advised the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to promote legal and regulatory framework for crowdfunding..

Law firm urges FG to Revive Maritime Coordination Board

NAN-H-92 Maritime Lagos, March 16, 2016 (NAN) A Managing Partner, Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), Mrs Priscilla Ogwemoh, on Wednesday, urged..

Government Must Urgently Design Rules and Laws to Encourage Foreign Investment

Culled from This Day Live Attracting foreign direct investment to Nigeria has been a major challenge for successive administrations in..

Editorial: Institutional Reform – Most Vibrant and Useful Anti-Corruption Strategy

“If we do not kill corruption, corruption would kill us.” Apt and sharp like a razor, the above Presidential statement..

Confront the ‘Conspiracy of the Elite’ now: Dr. Agbakoba urges Pres. Buhari

My letter of 21 April, 2015 about ‘Giving Nigeria a New Deal’ refers. I drew a parallel between the American..

A Veritable Tool for Development and Growth in the Nigerian Capital Market

Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN, Senior Partner, OAL, chaired the Panel discussions on the above theme at the recently concluded 2015..

Enterprising Nigeria: Lessons from Malta

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) recently held in Malta. The Senior Partner of Olisa Agbakoba Legal was in..

OAL/NIPC Communique on Ease Of Doing Business In Nigeria

The OAL/NIPC Breakfast Meeting was held at the OAL Mediation Centre, 10a Ilabere Avenue, Ikoyi on 13th October 2015. It..

Beyond 2015 Elections – Interview With Dr. Olisa Agbakoba

INTERVIEW CONDUCTED WITH DR OLISA AGBAKOBA OF OAL ELECTORAL VICTORY Is time to reflect and say where are we going?..

Landmark Ruling: Court Orders Uniform Cut-off Marks for Admission into Unity Schools

OLISA AGBAKOBA vs THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION & MINISTER FOR EDUCATION Olisa Agbakoba Legal filed a suit before..

Avoiding the Eclipse: 2015 Elections and Survival of Nigeria

Press Release Day by Day, hour by hour, there is increasingly a palpable fear, amidst a clash of hate language..

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba’s Letter to the PDP and APC Party Chairmen on Setting a National Order

Please find below a copy of the letter sent to each of the party chairman of the PDP and APC..

There Is Massive Untapped Revenue In Our Maritime Sector Estimated At N7 trillion Per Annum

Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Minister for Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy Federal Ministry of Finance Abuja Honourable Minister, GENERATION..

Court Cancels Disparity in Federal Colleges’ Admission Requirements

A Federal High Court in Lagos has entered judgement in favour of an application by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria,..

Court Orders Stay of Execution of Judgment of Court Martial Against 12 Convicted Soldiers

Posted on: Oct 31 2014 The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Nigerian Army to stay the execution of..
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