Oftentimes, and even more so in recent times, registered business names tend to coincide or clash withregistered trademarks, blurring the line between corporate identity and proprietary rights. While theCompanies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 governs the registration of business names, the Trade MarksAct, 1967 protects distinctiveness in trade. Yet, the...

Nigeria’s construction industry is vital to growth and job creation but remains constrained byfragmented regulation, uneven enforcement, payment delays, and an alarming record of buildingcollapses. This paper argues for a Nigerian Construction Act that consolidates existing instrumentsand introduces targeted statutory interventions to improve safety, governance, payment certainty,and bankability. Drawing comparative...

As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, questions surrounding legal responsibility for AI-related harmpersist. This article examines emerging liability theories, including strict liability, negligence, andproduct liability, through real-world scenarios like autonomous vehicle accidents and medical devicemalfunctions. The article argues for a multifaceted approach to AI liability, combining elements ofeach theory to ensure...

This paper critically examines the procedural framework and legal validity ofexamining witnesses abroad through Letters of Request and Special Examiners underNigerian law. Rooted in the principle of International Judicial Assistance, thesemechanisms are designed to bridge evidentiary gaps in transnational civil andcommercial litigation. This paper carefully delineates the statutory basis, proceduralsteps,...

Infrastructure has emerged as one of the indices for measuring the growth of a nation’s economyand a key decision pointer for investor looking to put their money in a country. In Nigeria, financinginfrastructure solely through annual budgets has proven unsustainable, resulting in the need forinnovative financing processes through capital markets,...

This research provides a comprehensive assessment of the scope and enforcement of data subjectrights under Nigeria’s data protection regimes, analysing the pivotal legal transition from the NigeriaData Protection Regulation (NDPR) of 2019 to the more robust Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA)of 2023. It acknowledges the global trend toward stronger data...