July 2022
April 2022
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF NIGERIA’S DATA PROTECTION BUREAU (NDPB)
AelexIT2022-04-07T15:50:06+01:00Download pdf Following the approval granted by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on the 4th [...]
March 2022
The Metaverse – Considering Trademarks and Brand Protection for Virtual Goods & Services
AelexIT2022-03-29T23:10:10+01:00While there is a lot of interest and fascination surrounding existing digital assets, like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), many individuals and corporations are ramping up their efforts to market and provide virtual goods and [...]
Exploring the Legal Framework for Laying Fibre Optic Cable Networks in Nigeria
AelexIT2022-04-07T08:42:51+01:00The increased deployment of fibre optic technology within the telecommunications sphere in Nigeria foregrounds the necessity for adequate regulation of the operation, installation, and deployment of fibre optic cables across the country by telecommunication companies. [...]
February 2022
Fintech Centre Podcast | Episode 5
AelexIT2022-02-23T18:48:50+01:00The ǼLEX Fintech Centre (“the Centre”) in its latest podcast hosts Adaeze Sokan, the Country Director at UK NG Tech Hub. In this podcast episode, she discusses the gradual integration of socio-technical systems, as well as other insights [...]
Examining the Impact of the Rules on Robo-Advisory Services in Nigeria
AelexIT2022-02-17T13:51:27+01:00With a low percentage of Nigeria's population investing in the stock market and fewer Nigerians interested in investment opportunities, the rise of Robo Advisors is a welcome alternative in the financial advisory market ("the Market") in Nigeria. [...]
January 2022
An Examination of the Copyright and Licencing Regime for Streaming Video-On-Demand Platforms
AelexIT2022-02-17T14:38:09+01:00The advent of streaming video on demand platforms (SVOD) has made access to virtual content relatively easy. As a matter of fact, it is one of the many benefits that comes with the internet and [...]
Pan African Payment and Settlement System Launch
AelexIT2022-01-17T12:56:00+01:00a new dawn for cross border financial transactions in Africa On 13th January 2022, the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) platform was launched by the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), [...]
GROWTH OF HEALTHTECH IN NIGERIA
AelexIT2022-01-07T23:06:40+01:00Healthcare technology, commonly referred to as “healthtech,” refers to startups that use technologies developed for the purpose of improving different aspects of the healthcare system. In Nigeria, healthtech has been on the rise with a [...]
December 2021
Regulatory Concerns for NFTs in Nigeria
AelexIT2021-12-29T15:26:16+01:00Regarded as the “Next Big thing” in the tech space, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been the breakout digital assets, thanks to their profitability. Millions of dollars are being generated from the minting and sale of [...]
Davidson Oturu ranked as a leading lawyer in 2022
AelexIT2021-12-29T14:52:16+01:00We are pleased to note that our Davidson Oturu has been ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners in its 2022 Fintech Guide. This is in recognition of his thought leadership and continuous contributions to the fintech [...]
AELEX advices ShapShap as it secures funding from GreenTec Capital Partners
AelexIT2021-12-29T14:43:21+01:00AELEX is pleased to have advised ShapShap Logistics as it secures significant funding from GreenTec Capital Partners to accelerate its scaling process. ShapShap Logistics , a #logitech startup led by Khalil Halilu, is an on-demand delivery service that provides an all-in-one platform designed to ease [...]
AELEX Ranked as a Leading Law Firm
AelexIT2021-12-29T14:34:35+01:00We are pleased to announce that AELEX has been ranked by Chambers and Partners as a leading law firm in its 2022 Global Fintech Guide. In describing the practice, sources are quoted as saying: “They are excellent. They have [...]
Fintech Centre Podcast – Episode 4
AelexIT2022-01-05T15:25:10+01:00The ǼLEX Fintech Centre (“the Centre”) in its latest podcast hosts the phenomenal Titi Akinsanmi, Global Policy Lead, Google Assistant & Hardware. In this podcast, Titi shares her transition journey into the world of technology and [...]
November 2021
Are Social Media Platforms, as Internet Intermediaries, Liable for Intellectual Property Infringements?
AelexIT2021-11-27T20:29:44+01:00The rise in the number of internet users in the last two decades has witnessed an increase in intellectual property infringement and theft. Presently, there exists in massive numbers, bad actors who leverage on the [...]
Highlights of Pencom’s Operational Framework for the Non-Interest Fund (Fund Vi)
AelexIT2021-11-27T19:35:26+01:00The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) recently introduced a new category of fund which complies with sharia principles of investment. The Non-Interest Fund (Fund VI) permits pension contributors and retirees to choose the preferred investment portfolio [...]
Value-Added Services: examining its regulatory framework and its impact on the telecommunications sector
AelexIT2021-11-16T12:10:03+01:00The value-added services (VAS) subsector in Nigeria is projected to generate USD500 million by the end of 2021. The subsector, which is regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission, requires licences and approval before any intending player [...]
The Growth Board of the Nigerian Exchange: A Potential Exit Strategy for Nigerian Startups
AelexIT2021-11-16T07:21:32+01:00The Growth Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) was developed to enable companies with small market capitalisation , good corporate governance structure and potential for growth to list on the NGX and grant them [...]
Exploring incentives for the Nigerian creative and entertainment industry
AelexIT2021-11-11T09:57:31+01:00It is indubitable that over the last decade, the creative and entertainment industry in Nigeria has experienced massive growth. However, despite this noticeable growth, the industry appears beset by lack of funding and the absence [...]
Examining the Relevance of Payment Service Banks to Nigeria’s Financial Services Sector
AelexIT2021-11-11T09:23:01+01:00Payment Service Banks (“PSBs”) have remained a veritable vehicle for financial inclusion across countries since their introduction into the financial space,. In July 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) issued a Supervisory Framework for [...]