Legal Bytes is our dedicated hub for concise, timely, and insightful legal updates. Curated from the firm’s social media publications, this section offers brief analyses, emerging developments, and expert commentary across key practice areas. Designed for quick reading and easy understanding, Legal Bytes keeps clients, partners, and stakeholders informed on the latest trends shaping the legal and regulatory landscape.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has released the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 to guide the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. This directive…
Read more
This post highlights the expanded enforcement powers of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC). The Copyright Act 2022 was enacted to modernize legal protections for creative works, specifically within the digital…
Read more
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has released the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025 to guide the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023. This directive…
Read more
Nigeria’s FX landscape is evolving, and understanding these reforms is essential for businesses, investors, and organisations navigating cross-border transactions. We break down the shift to a unified, market-driven exchange-rate system,…
Read more
Electronic signatures are fully recognised under Nigerian law. The Evidence Act 2011 supports their use in place of handwritten signatures; the Cybercrimes Act 2015 also affirms their validity for a…
Read more
Every tech startup is built on more than an idea, it’s built on intellectual assets that deserve proper protection. From your codebase to your interface designs, platform name, product architecture,…
Read more
Founders often expose their ideas without realising it; sharing concepts without NDAs; relying only on CAC registration; using unregistered brand assets; or failing to document ownership with designers; freelancers or…
Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released an Exposure Draft of the Guidelines for Handling Authorised Push Payment (APP) Fraud, signalling a major shift in liability and consumer protection…
Read more
Digital payment platforms are at the centre of Nigeria’s evolving financial ecosystem. Whether your business operates a digital wallet, agency banking service, merchant-acquiring model, virtual payment gateway, switching infrastructure, or any combination of these, you are expected…
Read more