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In recent years, financial technology (fintech) has rapidly expanded worldwide, forcing traditional financial institutions to evolve in response to this innovative manner of conducting business in the financial industry. Today, we continue to witness the significant impac..
Zambia’s energy sector has evolved over the years, with the adoption of the National Energy Policy 2019, the Electricity Act 2019, and the Energy Regulation Act 2019 collectively paving the way for a liberalised open access market. An open access market allows independent..
On 30 August 2024, the Court of Appeal of Tanzania (the Court) delivered its judgment in Civil Appeal No. 254 of 2021 which is a landmark decision regarding legal protection of the well-known trade and service marks. In arriving at its decision, the Court made a thorough ..
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bill, 2023, introduces mandatory CSR requirements for Nigerian companies that meet specific financial thresholds. If passed, companies will need to establish a CSR committee, notify the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and allo..
In our digitally driven world, where the internet is a cornerstone of commerce, communication, and information dissemination, cybersquatting has emerged as a serious threat. The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015 in Nigeria addresses this menace, spec..
The fast-paced evolution of information and communication technologies has brought a notable change in how operations and interactions occur, mainly through the growing use of the Internet, digital platforms, and electronic services. This new reality naturally calls for t..
As far back as 2016 a group of museums and researchers in the Netherlands unveiled a portrait entitled The Next Rembrandt – a 3D printed painting made from the data of Rembrandt’s total b..
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has extended the registration deadline for organizations that are required by law to register as data controllers and data processors of major importance. The new registration deadline is September 30, 2024. Section 44 of the Nigeria..
The High Court has upheld a move by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority to expand the list of potential suppliers of vehicles to public entities. The move, seen as positive for competition and therefore consumer benefit was hotly contested by Ug..
