Apr
3
2019
Review Of The New Federal High Court Asset Management Corporation Of Nigeria (AMCON) Proceedings Rules, 2018
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was established under section 1 of the AMCON (AMENDMENT) Act 2015 to, amongst other functions, acquire eligible bank assets from eligible financial institutions and to hold, manage, realize and dispose of eligible bank assets (including the collection of ….
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Mar
5
2019
Highlights Of The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Act Of Nigeria
Competition in any economic environment tends to promote productivity and innovation, which then creates an enabling environment for economic development and employment. An economy where competition thrives is an attractive destination for foreign direct investments,
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Mar
1
2019
Executive Order 7 Of 2019 On The Road Infrastructure Development And Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme
Pursuant to the powers conferred on him by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the provisions of section 23(2) of the Companies Income Tax Act (CITA)[1], the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, recently signed into law, Executive Order No. 007 of 2019
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Feb
15
2019
Learning Some Of The Nuances Of Patents Registration In Nigeria
A patent is an exclusive grant or right issued by the relevant government authority within a country in order to ensure the protection of new inventions, developments, technical solutions or improvements which are considered …
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Jan
11
2019
To Deal Or Not To Deal: Legal Issues Arising From Recording Label Signings In Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry
The creative sector in Nigeria contributed approximately N239 billion (i.e. 2.3%) of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2016[1]. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FRN) has forecasted that through the instrument of its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), the creative industry would be able to contribute approximately $1Billion to
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Dec
5
2018
Genericide: A Threat To Dominant Trademarks
Turning a product/trademark into a household name might be the end game for every trademark owner but this can quickly turn into a nightmare when consumers perceive the trademark as …
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