Article By: Anthony Idigbe SAN, Tobenna Nnamani, Lovelyn Aniekwe, Kent Chima, Ogonna Eziechine, Bestman Chidiebere Nwaokocha. The Investment and Securities Act 2025 (“the Act”) marks a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s principal legislation governing investments and capital markets. This new law repeals the Investment and Securities Act 2007( “ISA 2007”), aligns Nigeria’s capital market framework with …
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Metaverse Guide Introduction to the Metaverse Guide Comprehensive coverage of digital regulatory frameworks PUNUKA is delighted to share the Metaverse Guide, a guide that acknowledges the current gap in specific legislation tailored to the metaverse across most regions and countries. To address this, the guide provides a comprehensive overview of the existing digital regulatory frameworks …
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Insolvency Practitioners’ Roles and Responsibilities: Jurisdictional Insights – Nigeria Forward INSOL International’s Insolvency Practitioners Group (IPG) has decided to prepare a publication that explores the roles and tasks of insolvency practitioners in various jurisdictions. The result of IPG’s research is contained in this publication. Worldwide, insolvency practitioners have similar objectives: to provide all stakeholders with …
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Case Study: Royal Exchange PLC and Anor V. Ejike Osisioma Suit NO. NICN/LA/12/2019– Jurisdictional Challenges in Employee Loan Recovery at the NICN Introduction The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has exclusive jurisdiction over employment-related matters, as provided under Section 254C of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). However, the question of whether the NICN has …
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Nominee Directors in Nigeria: What should I know for free? Written by: Tobenna Nnamani Partner, PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors Lagos, Nigeria t.nnamani@punuka.com www.punuka.com Introduction The concept of a “nominee director” is not strange to Nigeria but it is also not expressly provided in the principal legislation regulating the affairs of a company in Nigeria i.e. …
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As Lawyers, We Cannot solely rely on AI! Sharon Juwah, MBA (AI and Automation) Key words: Artificial intelligence; AI Bias ; Emotional Intelligence It is no news that we are in the age of rapid technological advancement, and artificial intelligence (AI) has become deeply integrated into various aspects of our lives, promising efficiency, accuracy, and …
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COPYRIGHT OF DERIVATIVE WORKS IN NIGERIA Isioma Idigbe and Sharon Juwah The flourishing digital landscape prompts a constant evolution of creative expression. Original works inspire remixes, reinterpretations, and new iterations. However, this artistic transformation raises a crucial legal question: where does inspiration end and copyright infringement begin? This article seeks to consider the status of …
More →Virtual Assets Service Providers in Nigeria: What has changed? Written by: Tobenna Nnamani Partner, PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors Lagos, Nigeria t.nnamani@punuka.com www.punuka.com Introduction Nigeria has been circling round the validity of virtual assets service providers for the past few years. In February 2021, the Central Bank of Nigeria …
More →THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA V. PROCESS & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED The lawsuit initiated by the Federal Republic of Nigeria (“FRN”) against Process & Industrial Developments Limited (“P&ID”) in the Commercial Court stands out as one of the most substantial international disputes related to arbitral enforcement. The anticipated verdict holds the potential to impart valuable …
More →MARITIME LAW: NAVIGATING THE SEAS OF LEGAL GOVERNANCE HISTORICAL EVOLUTION Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, has a rich history dating back centuries. Its origins can be traced to ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Romans, who established principles governing maritime trade and navigation. Over time, maritime law evolved to meet the changing needs …
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