Digital Assets and the VASP Regulatory Regime.
The regulatory landscape for digital assets has evolved beyond its initial uncertainty with the implementation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Digital Assets Rules.
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Understanding The National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2025
In a groundbreaking decision for Nigeria's innovation landscape, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) in November 2025. This policy signifies a major transformation aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s intellectual property framework. It seeks…
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Institutional Integration of Tokenized Assets and DeFi
The maturation of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is moving beyond speculative crypto-assets toward the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and institutional-grade infrastructure.
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Satellite Broadband and the Transition to Direct-to-Cell Connectivity.
The Nigerian telecommunications industry is undergoing a substantial transformation as satellite-based internet services shift from being niche enterprise solutions to becoming mainstream consumer options. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) plays a pivotal role in this evolution by actively licensing Non-Geostationary…
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Global Protection for Genetic Resources & Traditional Knowledge
A Significant Milestone in May 2024: The Adoption of the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK).
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Mandatory Tax ID Validation and Digital Reporting in Nigeria
Effective January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) heralds a transformative era of compliance for financial institutions. Pursuant to this legislation, banks and fintech companies are henceforth mandated to validate Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) for all individuals and…
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Enforcement of Critical National Information Infrastructure Protections
The governance of digital infrastructure in Nigeria has evolved from a reactive security stance to a proactive legal protection model through the "Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order."
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The Economic Value of Geographical Indications (GIs) in IP
Following a global trend where regions protect the unique identity of their products, exemplified by Ghana officially granting Geographical Indication (GI) status to Kente cloth in September 2025; there is an intensifying policy push for a dedicated GI framework in…
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Nigerian Capital Market Transitions to T+2 Settlement Cycle
The Nigerian capital market has achieved a significant milestone by transitioning its securities trading from a T+3 settlement cycle to a T+2 settlement cycle. To understand the importance of this change, it is helpful to first define these terms, which…
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Protecting Product Formulation and Packaging Identity
The Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing sector in Nigeria operates on rapid turnover and razor-thin margins, making Intellectual Property protection for product differentiation critically important.
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Investments & Securities Act 2025 Regulates Digital Assets
The Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has introduced a comprehensive and modern statutory architecture for the Nigerian capital market, with its most transformative provision being the formal inclusion of virtual and digital assets within the definition of "securities."
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Leveraging Industrial Designs and Brand Portfolio Protection in the Nigerian Fashion Industry
In the highly competitive Nigerian fashion sector, where design imitation, or "copycatting," is rampant, strategic IP protection must go beyond merely registering the brand name and logo as a Trademark.
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