Benin Bronzes: Is the President’s Declaration Legal?
In his last days in office, Nigeria’s former President Mohammadu Buhari declared the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II as the owner and custodian of […]
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Legality of Text and Data Mining under Nigeria’s Copyright Law
Picture a team of pioneering researchers in Nigeria embarking on an ambitious project. Using Machine Learning (ML) techniques, they dive into a vast collection of […]
Losing Yourself: Embracing Personality Rights in AI-Generated Music
Let’s imagine you are a talented singer, pouring your heart and soul into your craft. Your voice is your instrument. It captivates audiences, leaving a […]
Data Portability and AI: Can You Move Your ChatGPT Conversations to Other Platforms?
In today’s digital world, the question of data portability and the ability to transfer data from one platform to another is becoming increasingly important, especially […]
Artificial Intelligence and the future of IP rights in Nigeria
Meet Ola, a music producer always on the lookout for new ways to make better music. He discovered an AI music composition software and saw […]
UNESCO’s Recognition of Ceebu Jën and its Impact on the Ongoing Jollof Rice Wars
The West African dish, Jollof rice, has been the subject of a “heated” debate among different countries, known as the “Jollof Wars,” over which country’s […]
Far From Home: Competition Law Implications of Nigerian Netflix Originals
Netflix has become a household name in Nigeria, with the platform having an increasing number of subscribers from the country. Globally, it is synonymous with […]
Way Maker, Miracle Worker, and Beatmakers: Are Music Producers Entitled to Royalties?
Introduction Time and again, we hear producers complaining about being cheated out of publishing splits or not getting due credit. Earlier this year, it was […]
Issues to Watch as Nigerian Advertising Regulator tackles Meta
Nigeria’s advertising and marketing industry, concerning which there has long been an outcry of over-regulation, has now been burdened with even more regulations.[i] The Advertising Regulatory […]
Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood: Legal Issues in Film Production
The film industry is a multi-faceted segment of the economy that affects people in ways that go beyond entertainment—it is a driver of social change, […]
Intellectual Property Issues Spotted in Nigeria’s Lions’ Den TV Show
As all entrepreneurs know, there is often a long, bumpy road between the ‘eureka-moment’ and having a scalable business; and securing adequate finance for the […]
Blockchain: The Long-Awaited Saviour of African Collective Management Organizations?
It is no secret that collective management organizations (CMOs) face numerous challenges. One of such is the issue of allegations of the nontransparent system of […]
Can’t Tell Him Nothing: An Opinion on the Suit Against Kanye for Sampling
Recently, it has been widely reported that Bishop David P. Moten, a Texas pastor is suing Kanye West (“Ye”) for copyright infringement over allegations that Ye used unauthorized samples […]
Alternatives to IP Litigation in Nigeria
Former Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Chief Justice Burger once said “that the notion that ordinary people want black-robed Judges and well-dressed lawyers […]
Protection of Cultural Heritage: The Nigerian experience
Discussions about cultural appropriation, and even more recently, news about museums in the global north returning looted artefacts in their possession to their rightful places, […]
Khaby Lame and Copyright Law
If you have spent some time on social media in the past year, chances are you have come across Khabane Lame, who, although hardly says […]
Why Digital Lending Lags in Nigeria and How It Can Thrive?
While Fintech has taken root in Nigeria, attracting the attention of both foreign and local investors, it has not been all roses for both customers […]
Nigeria’s Competition law, A Call for More Action
Introduction In January 2019, Nigeria signed its first comprehensive competition law.[1] Prior to this, there was no single legislation encapsulating the principles and tenets of […]
Need for Better Intellectual Property Protection of Software in Nigeria
From the control of various machines such as aircrafts, pacemakers, and other medical devices to the movie and video game industry, it is safe to […]
Intellectual Property Protection for dancers in Nigeria
Galala, Suo, Alanta, Azonto, Skelewu, Shoki, Shaka-shaku… It goes without saying that Nigerians are great at conceiving and creating dances, pattern of steps, movements and […]