The O.M. Atoyebi SAN & Partners Law School Award Scholarship Programme is a prestigious initiative established by Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K.), Notary Public. The programme was created to support aspiring lawyers who have demonstrated grit, academic excellence, and…
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global creative economy, a major legal question arises: who owns the copyright in works generated by AI? With Nigeria’s vibrant creative sector and the emergence of AI-driven content, the issue of authorship and ownership becomes increasingly urgent. This article explores the current position of Nigerian copyright law under the Copyright Act 2022, evaluates global approaches, and offers insights into how Nigeria can adapt its legal framework to protect innovation while preserving the rights of human creators.
Consumer protection law in Nigeria has undergone significant evolution, particularly with the enactment of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) in 2018, which broadened the scope of rights available to consumers across all sectors.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape creative and technological landscapes in Nigeria and globally, existing copyright and intellectual property frameworks must evolve to address the legal uncertainties it introduces.
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Adekunle & Ors v. Ahmad (2025)[10] and the decision in Mohammed v. Mohhamed [11]marks a significant turn-around in Nigerian family law. Whether or not the position of the court in these cases has accurately interpreted the mind of the law makers when drafting sec 35 of the Marriage Act is arguable. Whether the court should have applied the mischief rule as opposed to the literal interpretation used is still a debate. However, until the Supreme Court being the apex court makes a contrary decision to that of the Court of Appeal, the decision in Adekunle & Ors v. Ahmad (2025) remains the law.
Nigeria’s recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List marks a historic milestone for the nation’s financial governance and legal sector.
Several measures have been implemented by businesses to ensure the safeguard of said interests and to mitigate financial risks; these measures targeted at preventing fraudulent returns. Among such measures, the no-refund/no-return policy is employed to prevent the return of goods once delivered.
The primary objectives of the CBN’s monetary policy are to secure and preserve price stability, to sustain high levels of employment, and to ensure the financial system remains sound.[15] Since the instruments at the CBN’s disposal cannot directly alter these macroeconomic outcomes, it instead uses those tools to affect certain intermediate variables (such as the interest rate at which a particular bank could lend to other banks).
Property ownership remains one of the most significant indicators of wealth, status, and stability in Nigeria. Land is not merely a physical asset but a symbol of identity, lineage, and economic power
