Nigeria’s Copyright Law is Not Ready for Artificial Intelligence
In 2011, a wildlife photographer travelled to an Indonesian forest to photograph endangered macaques. But the animals refused to cooperate, and so frustrated, he set his camera on a tripod, adjusted the settings, and stepped away. After he left, the monkeys turned his equipment into a plaything. One pressed the shutter. This resulted in a […]
A Practical and Definitive Guide to Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023
Data protection has become unavoidable in the digital age. As daily activities move online, businesses, governments, and other organisations continuously collect, process, and store personal data. This data supports functions such as service delivery, fraud prevention, analytics, and decision-making. At the same time, misuse of personal data has become widespread, leading to identity theft, financial […]
Dele Farotimi’s Legal Battle: A Study of Defamation in the Age of Digital Expression
It was Idi Amin who once said, “There is freedom of speech, but I cannot guarantee freedom after speech.” This sentiment seems to mirror the unfolding ordeal of Dele Farotimi, a human rights activist whose outspoken critique of Nigeria’s justice system led to his arrest and subsequent legal battles. His case exemplifies the collision of […]
Intellectual Property and Its Jurisprudential Justification
Introduction In our globalized, innovation-driven world, intellectual property (IP) plays a crucial role. Intellectual Property (IP) refers to legal protections granted to creators for their intangible creations, encouraging innovation across diverse fields like technology, art, medicine, and literature. But why does IP law exist, and what are the main justifications behind it? This blog will […]