ANALYSING NIGERIA’S CHOICE OF LAW REGIME FOR CROSS-BORDER CONTRACTS
Introduction: Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa. With a population of over 200 million, the country is a veritable hub for international trade and investments in various sectors
A CASE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE ISSUANCE OF GREEN BONDS IN EMERGING AND DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
For several years, there has been increased global awareness of the negative effects of human activity and development on the earth’s climate. Industrialisation and its accompanying emissions have contributed its
DOING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA – A GUIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESS ENTITIES BY FOREIGN INVESTORS
For business owners, identifying a sustainable and enabling business environment is fundamental to establishing a successful enterprise. Consequently, investors naturally gravitate towards jurisdictions with the potential to advance their business objectives. With relatively
COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN THE METAVERSE
Technology has always been at the heart of enhancing human communication. Fifty years ago, it would have been much more difficult to access information about a company in the USA,
THE LEGALITY OF “NO REFUND” POLICIES IN COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA
The elements of a valid contract are – offer, acceptance, consideration, mutual intention to create a legal relationship, and the contractual capacity of the parties to the contract. The popular
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS?
INTRODUCTION Throughout history, as man and society have evolved, socio-economic development has been intertwined with the ownership, control, and use of land. Today, land retains its relevance as a store
THE REGULATION OF OVER-THE-TOP SERVICES IN NIGERIA: POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS
INTRODUCTION: On June 4th, 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the indefinite suspension of popular social media network -Twitter. On the heels of the suspension of Twitter, social media platforms
THE AFCFTA, COVID-19 AND THE FUTURE OF THE AFRICAN ECONOMY
Introduction: International commerce has driven much of Africa’s economic growth and financial integration.1 International/regional trade has a number of potential benefits that can promote development within the African continent. For
DATA PRIVACY: CAN ONLINE RIDE-HAILING COMPANIES LAWFULLY SHARE PERSONAL DATA WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES?
Introduction: A major concern of State Governments in Nigeria is intra-state transportation. State Governments are responsible for intra-state road mapping/control, construction and safety. Ride hailing companies are increasingly becoming involved in
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA’S GLOBAL STANDING INSTRUCTION (‘GSI’) AND DEBT RECOVERY IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION Money is necessary to facilitate commercial ventures. To meet the need and demand for money, the art of lending evolved with financial institutions, notably banks, providing large scale credit facilities
AN ANALYSIS OF COPYRIGHT AND PRIVACY ISSUES ARISING FROM CLIENTS’ COMMISSIONED PHOTOGRAPHY.
Who owns the copyright in clients’ commissioned photography? This question has led to a few debates and created controversies around ownership of copyright in photographs taken of clients by photographers.
COVID-19 LEXWORTH JOURNAL
In December 2019, the world became aware of yet another viral disease believed to have been transmitted from animal to human, in Wuhan, China. Click here to read full article.