Trends and Developments - International Arbitration (Nigeria) 2024
Introduction
As a result of the well-documented benefits of arbitration as a mechanism for resolving commercial disputes, there has been a trend towards countries actively competing – through legislation and court decisions – to have their jurisdictions perceived as arbitration-friendly.
THE CYBERSECURITY LEVY UNDER THE NIGERIAN CYBERCRIMES (PROHIBITION, PREVENTION, ETC) ACT 2015 (AS AMENDED)
Background
IP West Africa – Protection, Infringement and Counterfeiting Watch
Intellectual Property (IP) encompasses creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works,designs, and symbols, names, and images used in commerce.
Electricity Sector Update: Mini-Grid Regulations 2023
Introduction
On 29 December 2023, the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (the Commission) signed the Mini-Grid Regulations, 2023 (2023 Regulations) replacing the Mini-Grid Regulations 2016. Pursuant to the Commission’s powers under Section 226 of the Electricity Act 2023, the 2023 Regulations
retain most of the provisions of the 2016 regulations while introducing amendments geared towards improved efficiency in the mini-grid power generation sector.
Nigeria: Trends & Developments': A Chambers Global Practice Guide on International Arbitration 2023
We are delighted to announce our contribution to Chambers and Partners with an article titled 'Nigeria: Trends & Developments': A Chambers Global Practice Guide on International Arbitration 2023.
ALP NG & Co. Review on Dispute Resolution Landscape: Changes in Nigeria
A Boost for the Creative Industry : An Analysis of the Copyright Act 2022
Introduction
ALP NG & Co Review On Obtaining the Required Approvals for Equity Transactions in Nigeria
Introduction
Businesses aim to raise capital from institutions and individuals as investment, with the intention of making profit for the business and investors. These investments may be structured as equity (such as share acquisition), quasi-equity (such as convertible loan notes) or debt investments (such as simple lending) which provide the investors with differing features depending on the circumstances.