Prohibition and Prevention of Phishing in Nigeria

This article discusses Nigerian law on the prohibition and prevention of phishing in Nigeria. This article aims to explain the cybercrime ‘Phishing’ in Nigeria. The article explains the relevant legislation and court jurisdiction. It also highlights a few examples of phishing and the punishment for phishing in Nigeria. With the increase in technology use and… Continue reading Prohibition and Prevention of Phishing in Nigeria

Consumer Rights in Nigeria Under the FCCPA 2018

The purpose of this article is to explain consumer rights in Nigeria under the Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018. The article also discusses the enforcement of consumer rights under the Act. Who is a consumer in Nigeria? A consumer is a person who is the end-user of a product. Vendors in the… Continue reading Consumer Rights in Nigeria Under the FCCPA 2018

How to Apply For a Patent in Nigeria

The article provides helpful information on patent and how to apply for a patent in Nigeria. It also discusses the rights conferred by a patent, duration, surrender, nullity, and infringement of patents. What is a patent? A patent is an intellectual property right that grants an exclusive right to an inventor. It is an exclusive… Continue reading How to Apply For a Patent in Nigeria

Trademark Protection in Nigeria

This article discusses trademark protection in Nigeria. It defines a trademark and how a trademark application is made in Nigeria. It also highlights matters that can’t be trademarked and discusses trademark infringement. The relevant Legislation for Trade Mark is the Trade Marks Act cap t13 LFN, 2004. The trademark office in Nigeria is at the… Continue reading Trademark Protection in Nigeria

Copyright Protection in Nigeria

This article explains the law on copyright protection in Nigeria, the rights of an author, and the consequences of copyright infringement in Nigeria. The meaning of copyright A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives ownership to the original author of tangible works of intellectual property. It grants the author exclusive right to… Continue reading Copyright Protection in Nigeria

How to Register a Private Company in Nigeria

This article explains the salient features of a private company and how to register a private company in Nigeria under the Company and Allied Matters Act 2020. In Nigeria, a company can either be a Private company or a Public company. The Company and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA) is the relevant Law for registering… Continue reading How to Register a Private Company in Nigeria