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The effect of digitization over the last decade has been widespread, and cuts across various aspects of daily life and by implication, the global economy. This has resulted in digital trade and e-commerce, which has greatly influenced and changed the concept of trade in m..
The enactment of the Sectional Properties Act 2020 and the gazettement of the Sectional Properties Regulations 2021 brought about numerous changes in the ownership of sectional titles including establishing corporations to administer common areas amongst other functions.<..
Green Bonds have become a key tool in Ghana’s strategy to meet its Sustainable Development Goals and address climate change. In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission introduced guidelines for issuing Green Bonds, ensuring compliance with international standar..
As a response to the depreciation of the Nigerian Naira and adverse effects on inflation and economic stability, the Central Bank of Nigeria initiated significant measures in the second half of 2023 to stabilize and strengthen the Naira against major foreign currencies. T..
Since its invention, the limited liability company has provided firm protection for company assets against the personal liabilities and obligations of shareholders and directors. Riding on the back of the House of Lords’ decision in Salomon v Salomon [1897] AC 22, it is g..
It has become commonplace for the President of the Republic of Uganda to issue directives and orders to ministers, government agencies and officials, with the public generally believing that these orders must be strictly followed. Recently, the High Court in Nanding Chris..
The Kenya Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Society Bill, 2023, signifies a pivotal step forward in Kenya's journey toward technological innovation and governance. As Kenya continues to position itself as a hub for innovation in Africa, the Bill aims to establish clear..
On 14 August 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Development published the draft National AI Policy Framework for public input. This initial step in the development of South Africa’s national AI Policy is intended to serve as the framework underlying the Na..
On 19 July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in Nigeria imposed a fine of $220 million on Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of WhatsApp LLC, for violations of both the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 and the Nigeria..
