• PUNUKA Partners with Jus AI to Advance Legal Excellence in Nigeria and Beyond

    Lagos/Paris, 21 January 2025 PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, announces its partnership with Jus Mundi to integrate Jus AI, the generative AI-powered legal assistant transforming legal workflows worldwide. With expertise spanning dispute resolution, intellectual property, and real estate law, PUNUKA’s adoption of Jus AI marks a major step in leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance legal service …

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  • Nominee Directors in Nigeria: What should I know for free?

    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, Can We solely rely on AI? Find out here

    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: What you should know

    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 …

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  • Virtual Assets Service Providers in Nigeria: What has changed?

    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 …

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  • THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA V. PROCESS & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED

    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 …

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  • Securities Litigation 2023 – Nigeria

    Securities litigation in Nigeria generally entails disputes between capital market operators (any individual or corporate duly registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to perform specific functions in the capital market), investors, securities exchanges, the issuers of securities and clearing agencies, and the SEC arising from the administration, management, and operation of investment schemes …

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  • Can the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Place Restrictions on the Bank Account of a Suspect without Obtaining a Court Order?

    Can the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Place Restrictions on the Bank Account of a Suspect without Obtaining a Court Order? Introduction: The right of persons – corporate and individual – to own properties and the concomitant protection of the property right of persons under our laws have never been in …

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  • NAVIGATING THE CONTROVERSIAL CONCEPT OF WORKER’S RIGHTS TO STRIKE VIS-À-VIS THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT’S INJUNCTION RESTRAINING THE NIGERIAN LABOUR CONGRESS, TRADE UNION CONGRESS AND OTHER ALLIED TRADE UNIONS FROM EMBARKING ON A STRIKE ACTION[1]

    [1] Cynthia Ekeka, Hussein Adebanwo, Associates, Punuka Attorney and Solicitors OUTLINE Background Story President Tinubu Asiwaju on his inauguration day, May 29, 2023, declared the removal of fuel subsidy. This saw the outrageous hike in price of petrol the following day, which prompted NLC on June 2, 2023, to issue a five-day ultimatum to the …

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  • THE FINANCE ACT 2023: A HIGHLIGHT OF KEY CHANGES BY THE NEW FINANCE ACT

    Authors: Ifeanyi Ujah– Associate, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors Rosemary Nne Bernard– Associate, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors Introduction: The fiscal measures by the administration of the Former President Muhammed Buhari culminated in the New Finance Act 2023, which was enacted by the National Assembly and Assented by the President on the 28th of May 2023; just …

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