Cyberattack refers to an attempt to compromise and steal confidential data, or destroy a computer system/network. They include malware, phishing, and DoS/DDoS (denial-of-service/distributed denial-of-service) attacks.
Nigeria recorded an impressive adoption of digital currency before the ban on banks and other financial institutions, due to the threat trading and the use of cryptocurrency posed at that time. This was based on the fact that it was an uncharted arena in Nigeria, with no regulation safeguarding the citizens and residents from the issues or challenges facing the adoption and use of digital assets/ currency.
Some people, rightly called celebrities, have created so much value attributed to their personalities that they have become brands. This personality has made them so influential that it has created an atmosphere, where they can exploit this value for their own economic benefits.
The emergence of this new digital economy has significantly ignited a lot of conversation and repositioning from the legal perspective. Questions around the adoption of these platforms in the various legal systems, and of how to use these platforms in providing legal services are rife.
Under international law, every state party to the UN Charter has a responsibility to safeguard its citizens from external aggression and conflict. In a similar vein, the international community is obligated to assist such state parties in protecting their residents or to safeguard citizens of a state party in an unforeseen situation.
Oftentimes, legal advisory services are seen as unnecessary by start-up founders at the beginning of the companies due to a variety of reasons such as cost and the lack of time to find a good lawyer. However, founders are advised to engage the services of a good lawyer for their legal needs
The unfolding of the Metaverse will see the emergence of certain legal issues bordering on intellectual property rights infringement, data and privacy risks, cyber-crime and security, social media regulations and many more.
The entire fabric of insurance as we have it today can be traced to the Lloyd’s Coffee House owned by Edward Lloyd in the year 1688, on Tower Street, in the City of London. The Lloyd’s legacy since the tail end of the 17th century has paved way for numerous insurance businesses and concepts, apart from general insurance and reinsurance. One of such developments is the concept of knock for knock
When a person dies intestate i.e. without making a will, the survivors can legally access and distribute the estate of the deceased. This is done by making an application at the probate registry for a letter of administration.
