When a Machine Becomes a Hit Artist… Who Actually Owns the Song?
Background Story: Tunde, a 27-year-old upcoming beatmaker/producer in Lagos, loves Afrobeats music and had an idea for a song about Lagos hustle. However, with a very little budget and big dreams about his musical career, he used an accessible AI composition app. He fed the model his idea, hummed a
Whistleblower Protection in Nigeria: What Employees Must Know About Rights and Risks
Integrity is a non-negotiable trait, for individuals and institutions alike. Yet in Nigeria, the lack of legal safeguards for whistleblowers often deters employees from exposing wrongdoing. Knowing your rights can empower you to act without fear. What Is the Whistleblower Policy in Nigeria? In December 2016, Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council
AI and the Nigerian Lawyer: Can AI Replace Human Lawyers?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, its everywhere nowadays. And whether certain lawyers agree with this position or not, it does not change the fact that AI is already redefining how law is practiced globally. From automated research to predictive analytics, the introduction of AI in the
The Future of Virtual Law Practice in Nigeria: Opportunities, Risks & Legal Pathways
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation across professions, and the legal sector was no exception. Courts and various bar associations across the world reluctantly embraced virtual platforms, but technology-driven legal practice is now here to stay. Despite various notable progress since then till 2025, Nigerian legal regulation hasn’t still caught
Emerging IP Rights Issues for Nigerian Social Media Influencers
Several Nigerian influencer IP rights issues now arise as Nigerians now turn to content creation as a major source of income, creators are recognizing the immense value of their digital content. Photos, captions, voice overs, jingles and memes are now marketable online products that require legal protect. Yet many influencers
The Legal Framework for Licensing Music and Film in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis
Written by Tomisin Farinola, Fawaz Adediran & Kabir Adeyemo, Esq 1.0 Introduction Nigeria’s creative industry is a vibrant environment filled with music and film that has garnered international acclaim. Nollywood, the country’s film sector, stands as the world’s second-largest in terms of volume, producing over 2,500 films annually
The Role of the Public Complaints Commission in Ensuring Administrative Responsibility in Nigeria
By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN CONTRIBUTOR: CHIBUEZE JAMES ESQ INTRODUCTION The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) is the machinery for the control of administrative excesses (non-adherence to procedures or abuse of law).[1] It is an organ of the government set up to redress complaints lodged by aggrieved citizens or residents in
Trademark Protection In The Digital Age
By Ifon, Ekeminijah Ubong 1.0 Introduction Trademark is a word, symbol, or phrase, used to identify a particular manufacturer or seller’s products and distinguish them from the products of another.Trademark law protects brands and governs the use of a device (including a word, phrase, symbol, product shape, or logo)
ARE EUROBONDS ALWAYS IN DOLLARS ?
By Abdulmalik Ishola and Fawaz Adediran 1.0.Introduction The Debt Management Office of Nigeria, on December 2, 2024, announced that Nigeria had issued $2.2 billion in Eurobonds. The official press release stated: “The Federal Republic of Nigeria (the “Republic”) successfully priced US$2.2 billion in Eurobonds (the “Notes”) maturing in 2031 (6.5-year)
LEGAL ANALYSIS OF THE DISPUTE BETWEEN SHALLIPOPI, MUYEEZ, AND DAPPER MUSIC
By Tomisin Farinola 1.0 INTRODUCTION The disputes raised by Shallipopi and Muyeez against Dapper Music involve allegations of breach of contract, exploitation, lack of transparency, and inhumane treatment. Below explains the fact of the case and analysis of the legal issues, supported by Nigerian case law. 2.0 FACT OF THE