Publications
Exploring the Legal and Regulatory Framework for Nigeria’s Creative Industry
In recent years, Nigeria’s creative industry has experienced extraordinary growth, driven by innovation and technology. In this article, we delve into the recent development in the legal framework and consider potential opportunities for collaboration between legal experts and industry stakeholders, to sustain the momentum of the creative industry while safeguarding the rights of creatives.
Power Play: Unlocking Nigeria’s Regional Electricity Potential
In light of Nigeria’s evolving economic realities, the country grapples with a severe energy crisis marked by frequent power outages, impacting daily life and hindering economic growth. This article delves into the journey of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) so far, examining recent legal reforms, notably the Electricity Act 2023. We address practical challenges hampering the sector, such as low generation capacity and ATC&C losses and consider the potential and regulatory complexities of regional and decentralized electricity as a viable strategy.
Chambers Global Practice Guides (Real Estate) 2023
The Chambers Global Practice Guide (Real Estate) 2023 for Nigeria provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s real estate laws, trends, and key developments. It covers crucial areas like property rights, real estate financing, construction regulations, and environmental concerns.
The report also discusses the impact of technology, foreign investment restrictions, and the regulatory framework governing land use and ownership. It also highlights emerging trends in real estate transactions and the challenges posed by inflation, high interest rates, and the demand for affordable housing.
The report also discusses the impact of technology, foreign investment restrictions, and the regulatory framework governing land use and ownership. It also highlights emerging trends in real estate transactions and the challenges posed by inflation, high interest rates, and the demand for affordable housing.
Chambers Global Practice Guides (Real Estate) 2022
The Chambers Global Practice Guide (Real Estate) 2022 offers a comprehensive look at Nigeria’s real estate sector, addressing property rights, transactions, financing, and regulations. It delves into challenges like inflation and rising costs, while also highlighting trends such as technological impacts and the growing use of REITs. It’s an essential resource for understanding Nigeria’s evolving real estate market.
Grey Insights: Highlights of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Guidelines for the Implementation of Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme in Nigeria
There is no gainsaying that Nigeria is experiencing a downturn in the number of available jobs for its teeming number of young school leavers. To address the rising rate of youth unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”), in partnership with Nigerian polytechnics and universities on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, unveiled the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (“the Scheme”). The Scheme is operated as part of the CBN’s development finance initiative, and is to be managed by the Development Finance Department of the CBN.
Grey Insights: The Police is Your Friend; Don’t Abuse the Privilege
A contract has been defined as a promise or set of promises which the law will enforce.1 A breach of contract is said to occur where a party to the contract refuses to honour the promise2 jointly understood and agreed by the parties. In recent times, incidences of breach of contract have been rife, due in part to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant harsh economic effects from Q2 2020.
