Musical works created or produced by musicians are largely protected by copyright. This basically refers to the exclusive control that is given to the creator of a particular piece of work for a specific amount [...]
By a notice dated 5th December 2023 which has now been retracted, the Corporate Affairs Commission (the “CAC”) informed the public of the commencement of the implementation of the N100 million minimum paid-up capital requirement [...]
It is the most wonderful time of the year, another opportunity to send you our warmest wishes and extend our appreciation for the confidence that you have continually placed in us over the [...]
AELEX in collaboration with Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations -Alliance (REEEA-A) are pleased to invite the general public and stakeholders to a webinar on the topic “INTEGRATING RENEWABLE ENERGY INTO NIGERIA’S ENERGY MIX, [...]
On 19 December 2019, the United Nations designated December 4 as the International Day of Banks. This designation was made in recognition of the role as well as the potential of banks to contribute to [...]
The Electricity Act, 2023, (“the Act”) was signed into law by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on 6 June 2023. The Act was passed in light of the Federal Government's initiatives to accelerate Nigeria’s [...]
FULL APPLICATION OF PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL RETURNS BY COMPANIES AND RECOVERY OF PENALTIES AGAINST COMPANY DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS The Corporate Affairs Commission wishes to remind the general public and, in particular, [...]
What is the legal definition of a franchise? Nigeria does not have a specific franchise law and, as such, there is no legal definition of a franchise. However, the Nigerian International Franchising Association defines franchising [...]
The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) is set to contribute in lifting 30 million people from extreme poverty and 68 million people from moderate poverty by 2030 and increase real income gains by [...]
Music sampling is a dynamic artistic practice that breathes new life into compositions by integrating snippets of existing music. Put simply, it involves borrowing elements from one piece and weaving them into another. download [...]
On June 12, 2023, the Nigeria Data Protection Bill was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tiwalola Osazuwa, Peretimi Pere, Nenjom Asuk, and Ifeoluwa Ebiseni, from Aelex Partners, look at the key provisions of the Act, including its [...]
Enforcement of Competition law and policy has revved up several gears on the Continent, as delineated by the recent commencement of investigations by the Common Markets for Eastern and Southern Africa (“COMESA”) Commission into a [...]
Introduction The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (“MARPOL” or the “Convention”) was promoted by the International Maritime Organisation (“IMO”). It was adopted on the 2nd of November 1973 to tackle the [...]
Recent survey data shows that Nigeria accounts for over 75% of the registered vehicles in West Africa, with an ever-increasing number of vehicles plying the roads. The overwhelming majority of these vehicles have internal combustion [...]
In this privacy-themed episode, Ifeoluwa Ebiseni (Associate, AELEX), talks with Femi Daniel about the role he played in the development of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), Nigeria's first data protection legislation. Although the Nigeria [...]
ENS Africa in collaboration with ǼLEX Partners are pleased to invite Stakeholders to a joint webinar on the topic “INSIGHTS FROM NIGERIA’S INVESTMENT FACILITATION AGENCIES” Investment drives development. However, a major threat to foreign direct [...]
Protection of trademarks, like other intellectual property rights, is very crucial, as proprietors are often faced with the issue of protecting their rights against actual and potential infringement. In Nigeria, there is a structured procedure [...]
We are delighted to be a contributing firm to the Chambers Global Practice Guide – “Doing Business in …” . Our chapter on Nigeria Law and Practice provides expert insights on the legal framework for [...]
Section 119 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (“CAMA”) 2020, in conjunction with the Persons with Significant Control Regulations (“PSC Regulations”) 2022, requires companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (“LLPs”), and by extension, foreign exempted companies [...]
The effectiveness of tax laws lies primarily in the coercive powers of tax authorities to enforce compliance and penalties for default, and not an altruistic or patriotic disposition of taxpayers to contribute to the public [...]
