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The Court of Appeal in Lagos has ruled on a significant regulatory dispute between the Copyright Society of Nigeria and the Nigerian Copyright Commission, addressing the enforceability of interim relief when underlying regulatory approvals have lapsed. The judgment clarifies the legal boundaries for collective management organisations operating without valid regulatory status and the Commission's authority to take action in such circumstances.

Nigeria has introduced a new Tax Remission Order for 2026 targeting deep offshore oil and gas projects, establishing a framework of fiscal incentives designed to stimulate investment in the sector. This regulatory development carries significant implications for both domestic and international investors evaluating opportunities in Nigeria's offshore energy landscape.

When pollution damages Nigerian communities, who bears legal responsibility and what remedies are available? This analysis examines how Nigerian courts establish environmental liability, exploring statutory frameworks like the Oil Pipelines Act, tort law principles, and the evolving intersection of environmental harm with constitutional human rights protections.