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Technology, Media and Telecommunications Webinar 2021
The AELEX Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice group presents its 2021 Webinar themed-”"THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN NIGERIA”. The webinar promises a line-up of seasoned experts (speakers) in technology and [...]
Data Protection – Frequently Asked Questions
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) had set a revised deadline (June 30 2021) for filing of data protection audit by data controllers. With the deadline fast approaching, we [...]
ǼLEX Partner Appointed into the Oil and Gas Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) Body of Neutrals of the DPR
ǼLEX congratulates our Mrs Funke Adekoya SAN on her appointment into the Oil and Gas Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) Body of Neutrals of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). [...]
FUNKE ADEKOYA (SAN) APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE ILFA
AELEX heartily congratulates our Funke Adekoya SAN on her appointment as the President of the ILFA. ILFA’s mission is to build legal excellence in Africa by providing access to advanced legal training, networking [...]
Framework for Quick Response (QR) Code Payments in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently released the Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations and the Framework for Quick Response (QR) Code Payments in Nigeria. According to the CBN, the [...]
ǼLEX LAUNCHES ITS FINTECH CENTRE
The Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Practice Group of ǼLEX has commenced the operation of the ǼLEX FinTech Centre ("the Centre") from today, 1st March 2021! The Centre, which is a [...]
ǼLEX PARTNER LISTED AS A RECOMMENDED EXPERT
Our Davidson Oturu has been listed as a recommended expert in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. According to WTR, "Davidson knows what it takes to [...]
ǼLEX SENIOR ASSOCIATE LISTED AS RECOMMENDED EXPERT
A Senior Associate in our Intellectual Property Practice Group, Tiwalola Osazuwa, has been listed as a recommended expert in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. According [...]
ǼLEX RECOGNISED AS A RECOMMENDED FIRM
ǼLEX is delighted to announce that ithas been recognised as a recommended firm in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. The WTR 1000 2021 reveals the [...]
ǼLEX PARTNER RANKED AS A LEADING LAWYER BY CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS
We are pleased to announce that our Davidson Oturu has been ranked as a leading lawyer by Chambers and Partners in its 2021 Fintech Guide. In describing Davidson, the Guide [...]
AELEX PARTNER CONFERRED WITH THE RANK OF SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA
On Monday, 14th December 2020, our Lawrence Fubara Anga (LFA) was formally conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. A decorated lawyer and seasoned advocate, LFA is qualified to practice law [...]
AELEX Partner, Lawrence Fubara Anga (LFA), elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Congratulations to our Partner, Lawrence Fubara Anga (LFA), on his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Speaking on the elevation, the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) stated [...]
ARBITRATING INVESTMENT DISPUTES IN AFRICA
In a webinar organised by Mondaq with the theme “Arbitrating Investment Disputes in Africa: The Nigerian and Ghanaian Framework”, members of AELEX’s Arbitration Practice Group will consider the recent upsurge in [...]
ARBITRATING INVESTMENT DISPUTES IN AFRICA
In a webinar organised by Mondaq with the theme “Arbitrating Investment Disputes in Africa: The Nigerian and Ghanaian Framework”, members of AELEX’s Arbitration Practice Group will consider the recent upsurge in [...]
ǼLEX RANKED IN NIGERIA BY IFLR 1000
AELEX is proud to be ranked as a Notable Firm in Nigeria by the IFLR 1000 Rankings, 30th Edition. Its rankings in Nigeria covered Project Development; Infrastructure, Oil and [...]
ǼLEX RANKED IN GHANA BY IFLR 1000
ǼLEX is proud to be ranked as a Notable Firm in Ghana by the IFLR 1000 Rankings, 30th Edition. Its rankings in Ghana covered Banking; Project Finance; Power; Infrastructure; [...]
THE CHANGING FACE OF FINANCE IN NIGERIA
In this second part of the article, Oluwapelumi Omoniyi, (Associate) explores Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), how it is used to raise funds, the Nigerian legal framework on ICOs, and the pros [...]
WORKS FORMING PART OF THE STATE OF THE ART ARE INELIGIBLE FOR PROTECTION
The Lagos Judicial Division of the Federal High Court in its Judgment delivered on 3 December 2019 in Amanyi Mohammed v. Sproxil Nigeria Limited & 5 ors, decided inter alia that [...]
INNOVATIONS COVERED UNDER THE VALUE ADDED SERVICES (VAS) LICENCE FRAMEWORK IN NIGERIA
In line with the impact of technological advancements on the communications industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission (which is the governmental agency responsible for the regulation of Value Added Services (“VAS”) [...]
EMERGING ISSUES IN THE DETERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Determining the appropriate salary payable to a periodic employee terminated during the course of a month has been a knotty issue for employers. The National Industrial Court recently reached [...]