Article By: Adeyinka Abdulsalam, Decency Nkume, Ogooluwa Osilesi A picture of a person mirrors his own image, which is personal to him. It is a clone of an individual. For a business concern to take a picture of somebody, for pecuniary interest, without his consent or authorisation, constitutes a serious erosion of the right of …
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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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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 →Written by: Tobenna Nnamani Partner, PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors Lagos, Nigeria t.nnamani@punuka.com www.punuka.com Introduction Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and often referred to as the “giant” of Africa. She gained her independence from the United Kingdom on October …
More →REGULATORY UPDATE: THE NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION BUREAU (NDPB) COMPLIANCE NOTICE FOR THE NATIONAL DATA PROTECTION ADEQUACY PROGRAMME (NADPAP) WHITELIST The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) was established to enforce the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR), a duty previously carried out by the Nigeria Information Technology Advancement Agency (NITDA). In line with this duty, the …
More →We are pleased to announce that our Media & Entertainment Law practice has been ranked Tier 1 for Nigeria in Media Law International’s MLI 2021, a guide to leading media law firms across 56 jurisdictions.
More →Read our contribution to Media Law International’s e-Zine on the Effects of the Recent Amendments to the Nigerian Broadcasting Code on Competition in the Local Broadcast Industry authored by our Isioma Nnenna Alexis Idigbe Kindly click here to read the full article
More →Our Head of Media, Entertainment and Intellectual Property Law, Isioma has been recognised as a Rising Woman in Africa. Read the highlights of her notable contributions to the entertainment legal terrain.
More →The ongoing COVID 19 pandemic though, tragic has resulted in a reduction in human activities leading to reduced pollution levels with previously depleting natural habitats appearing to be recovering, and the earth generally healing from mankind. This amongst many other observations has made it abundantly clear that there is a need to mitigate the harmful …
More →Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the most significant events defining the 21st Century. The outbreak of this virus has affected every sector of the society. In setting the tone for the discussion, it is essential to understand the key concepts of the topic under discourse. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that …
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