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Can A Finished Game Be Unfinished? CAF's 2026 AFCON Final Decision

There is an unspoken rule in football that a match ends after the final whistle is blown. The latest decision by the Confederation of African Football ("CAF") to overturn...

Worldwide Media & IT

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ENS

Is Your IT Master Services Agreement Built For Today's Modern World?

The Information Technology ("IT") services landscape has shifted dramatically in the past few years at incredible speed. Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), heightened cybersecurity threats, geopolitical trade tensions...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Compliance By Design: Managing Regulatory Risks In Digital Campaigns

Digital advertising has become central to brand visibility and market engagement across sectors. Increased reliance on social media...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Ambush Marketing: Lessons From The Nigeria Football Federation And Airtel Nigeria Dispute

The 2025/2026 Africa Cup of Nations was memorable for its colourful team exhibitions, performances, and drama that held public attention for the duration of the event and way after.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Tunde & Adisa

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In February 2026

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Platform Liability: What Streaming Platforms And Social Media Users Need To Know Under Ghanaian Law

Ghana Media & IT

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ENS

Rebooting The Relationship: Rebuilding Trust In IT Projects

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

TMT Nuggets Q4 2025 Review

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

When Your IT Financier Becomes The Supplier: Real World Lessons For Navigating Product Deals

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Ten Lessons Every IT Implementation Teaches, Eventually.

South Africa Media & IT

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

TMT Comparative Guide

Nigeria Media & IT

Duke & Bobmanuel

Updates On NCC's Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Nigerian Telecommunications Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Kiddos vs. Chickees Packaging Battle

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

The General Regulation On Electronic Communications

Angola Media & IT

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PLMJ

The Crude Is Ours. So Why Are Nigerians Paying N1,300 For A Litre Of Petrol?

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

Firs Imposes 10% Withholding Tax On Interest From Short-Term Instruments

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

What You Should Know About The New Data Protection Compliance Audit Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

EFCC And Tax Enforcement: What Nigerian Companies Need To Know About Tax Investigations By The EFCC

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

Compliance By Design: Managing Regulatory Risks In Digital Campaigns

Digital advertising has become central to brand visibility and market engagement across sectors. Increased reliance on social media...

Nigeria Media & IT

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Ambush Marketing: Lessons From The Nigeria Football Federation And Airtel Nigeria Dispute

The 2025/2026 Africa Cup of Nations was memorable for its colourful team exhibitions, performances, and drama that held public attention for the duration of the event and way after.

Nigeria Media & IT

TA

Tunde & Adisa

The Kiddos vs. Chickees Packaging Battle

An interesting matter dealing with children's food packaging was reported recently, where the underlying dispute overlaps beautifully with the world of Intellectual Property - in particular...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector Q4 Round-Up

Nigeria Consumer

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Stren & Blan Partners

Who Regulates Outdoor Advertising In Nigeria? A Review Of Massilia Motors Ltd v. Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria And Godec Power Nigeria Ltd v. Attorney General Of The Federation & Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Highlights Of The Guidelines, Letters, Circulars And Notifications Issued In November 2025

Nigeria Finance

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The Exclusive Powers Of Local Government To Regulate Outdoor Advertising In Nigeria: A Review Of The Federal High Court's Decision In Massilia Motors Limited -v- Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria (Unreported Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1044/2025, Judgment Delivered On 7 November 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Picture This: Staff Privacy

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

Navigating Health Claims On Food Labels In South Africa

South Africa Healthcare

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ENS

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Hotels & Hospitality

AI In Hospitality: Navigating The Enhancement Revolution

The hospitality market is experiencing unprecedented growth in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, reflecting the industry's recognition that AI offers substantial opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

South Africa Technology

WW

Webber Wentzel

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting within the premises of Nigerian...

BH

Balogun Harold

The Legality Or Otherwise Of Paying Taxes On Sales/consumption To Both The Federal And State Governments By Nigerian Companies' - Part A

This write-up is premised on the demand made for payment of VAT by the Federal Government which is currently charged on goods and services (except those exempted) purchased...

Gresyndale Legal

How To Set Up And Register A Hotel Business In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Hospitality Business Regulations In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

Essential Licenses And Business Permits To Operate In Nigeria: A Breakdown By Industry

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

The Regulatory Requirements For The Operation Of Restaurants In Nigeria

HS

Harlem Solicitors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

The LIRS Deploys An Upgraded Consumption Tax Collection Process For The Hospitality Sector In Lagos State

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KPMG Nigeria

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IT and Internet

Is Your IT Master Services Agreement Built For Today's Modern World?

The Information Technology ("IT") services landscape has shifted dramatically in the past few years at incredible speed. Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), heightened cybersecurity threats, geopolitical trade tensions...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

IoT And Wearables: Managing Risk In A Connected Future

Connected technology has quietly become embedded in the everyday lives of individuals and organisation. From smartwatches and fitness bands that can track heart rates and monitor sleep patterns...

South Africa Privacy

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ENS

Back To Basics: Getting The Contract Structure Right For IT Transactions

Contracts are an essential tool for business, ensuring clarity, managing risk and creating accountability in commercial relationships. Understanding and picking the right contracts...

South Africa Government

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ENS

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In February 2026

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Rebooting The Relationship: Rebuilding Trust In IT Projects

South Africa Media & IT

E

ENS

TMT Nuggets Q4 2025 Review

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

When Your IT Financier Becomes The Supplier: Real World Lessons For Navigating Product Deals

South Africa Media & IT

E

ENS

Ten Lessons Every IT Implementation Teaches, Eventually.

South Africa Media & IT

SG

SNG Grant Thornton

TMT Comparative Guide

Nigeria Media & IT

Duke & Bobmanuel

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Sport

Can A Finished Game Be Unfinished? CAF's 2026 AFCON Final Decision

There is an unspoken rule in football that a match ends after the final whistle is blown. The latest decision by the Confederation of African Football ("CAF") to overturn...

Worldwide Media & IT

E

ENS

CAS Must Reflect The World It Serves — Balancing Expertise, Opportunity And Global Representation In Sports Arbitration

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) recently released an analysis of its arbitrator appointments from 2022, and the results are striking. Around 20% of arbitrators handle roughly 60% of all cases...

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Recording Rights: Who Owns The Game In Nigerian Football?

In Nigerian football, questions often arise about who owns the right to record or broadcast a match and what laws apply. Broadcast rights refer to the legal authority granted to a league...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Strengthening The NPFL: A Proposal For Rules Review, Effective Enforcement And Targeted Enhancement.

Nigeria Litigation

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Greenfields Law

New Horizons For Nigeria League Football: Building Towards The Next FIFA Club World Cup.

Nigeria Anti-trust

GL

Greenfields Law

Why Nigerian Football Needs Responsible Communication Between Stakeholders To Flourish

Nigeria Media & IT

GL

Greenfields Law

Revitalizing Nigerian Football: The NPFL Board's Transformative Journey.

Nigeria Media & IT

GL

Greenfields Law

TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Liquor Amendment Bill Introduced: Proposed Total Ban On The Advertisement And Promotion Of Liquor

South Africa Healthcare

WW

Webber Wentzel

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Latest Videos

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Возможности Для IT | Opportunities For IT (Video)

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REVERA

Webinar | We've Seen The Future – And It Looks Cloudy (Video)

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ENS

Appealing Opinion Video: The Legalities Of Electronic Registered Mail (Video)

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Bentley Attorneys

A Winning Combination (Video)

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KISCH IP

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