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Mid-Year Sports Wrap Up 2026
The first half of 2026 brought transformative changes to global sport, from FIFA's landmark transfer system reform and CAF's controversial AFCON Final reversal to strengthened maternity protections and eligibility frameworks. In Nigeria, record funding commitments, institutional restructuring, and diaspora talent recruitment initiatives marked a pivotal shift, while landmark court rulings clarified regulatory authority over betting operators and footballer employment rights.
Nigeria Media & IT
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Updates On The Nigerian Communications Commission And Its Recent Activities And Other Developments
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on road construction companies, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and adopt preventive measures to protect fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation and other civil works across the country. The NCC said damage to fibre infrastructure could disrupt essential services and impose significant costs on citizens and the wider economy, as communications infrastructure now supports banking, government services, education, healthcare, commerce, security and emergency communications.
Nigeria Media & IT
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Nigeria’s Online Gaming And Betting Industry: A Regulatory Guide For Prospective Operators
Nigeria's online gaming and betting sector presents significant opportunities for operators, but navigating the regulatory landscape requires careful attention to licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and operational frameworks. This comprehensive guide examines the legal and regulatory considerations that prospective operators must address when entering or expanding within Nigeria's rapidly growing digital gaming market.
Nigeria Media & IT
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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An Analysis Of The Legal Issues In The Nigerian Film Industry
Nollywood has become one of the world's largest film industries by output volume, yet the legal framework supporting its actors, producers, and distributors remains poorly understood by many emerging entertainers. This analysis examines critical questions of ownership, financial management, taxation, and commercial obligations that arise when Nigerian films move from script to screen, using Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's 2026 directorial debut as a practical case study.
Nigeria Media & IT
WT
WTS Blackwoodstone
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Updates On The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) And Its Recent Activities And Other Developments
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdulahi, has called for a stronger collaboration among government regulators to accelerate the establishment of Nigeria’s National Regulatory Sandbox, describing inter-agency corporation as the cornerstone for building an innovation-friendly regulatory ecosystem.
Nigeria Technology
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Nigeria’s Online Gaming And Betting Industry: A Regulatory Guide For Prospective Operators
Nigeria's online gaming and betting sector presents significant opportunities for operators, but navigating the regulatory landscape requires careful attention to licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and operational frameworks. This comprehensive guide examines the legal and regulatory considerations that prospective operators must address when entering or expanding within Nigeria's rapidly growing digital gaming market.
Nigeria Media & IT
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

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Updates On The Nigerian Communications Commission And Its Recent Activities And Other Developments
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on road construction companies, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and adopt preventive measures to protect fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation and other civil works across the country. The NCC said damage to fibre infrastructure could disrupt essential services and impose significant costs on citizens and the wider economy, as communications infrastructure now supports banking, government services, education, healthcare, commerce, security and emergency communications.
Nigeria Media & IT
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Guidance Note On The Implementation Of The Cyber Resilience Framework For The Nigerian Communications Sector (CRF-NCS)
The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued comprehensive guidance on implementing a Cyber Resilience Framework specifically designed for the Nigerian communications sector. This framework establishes standards and protocols for telecommunications operators and service providers to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and operational resilience against evolving digital threats.
Nigeria Media & IT
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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Media & Entertainment Law

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Mid-Year Sports Wrap Up 2026
The first half of 2026 brought transformative changes to global sport, from FIFA's landmark transfer system reform and CAF's controversial AFCON Final reversal to strengthened maternity protections and eligibility frameworks. In Nigeria, record funding commitments, institutional restructuring, and diaspora talent recruitment initiatives marked a pivotal shift, while landmark court rulings clarified regulatory authority over betting operators and footballer employment rights.
Nigeria Media & IT
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
Article
An Analysis Of The Legal Issues In The Nigerian Film Industry
Nollywood has become one of the world's largest film industries by output volume, yet the legal framework supporting its actors, producers, and distributors remains poorly understood by many emerging entertainers. This analysis examines critical questions of ownership, financial management, taxation, and commercial obligations that arise when Nigerian films move from script to screen, using Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's 2026 directorial debut as a practical case study.
Nigeria Media & IT
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WTS Blackwoodstone
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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

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Federal High Court Clarifies ARCON’s Powers Over Outdoor Advertising: What The Decision Means For Your Business
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has, in a landmark judgment delivered on 7 November 2025 in Messilia Motors Limited v. Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (Suit No: FHC/L/CS/1044/2025) resolved a long-standing constitutional conflict between the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) Act and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Nigeria Media & IT
JE
Jackson, Etti & Edu
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Can You Trademark A Colour? What 7-Eleven’s Lawsuit Against Nike Means For Nigerian Brands
When 7-Eleven sued Nike over the Air Max 95 "Big Bubble" sneaker's orange, green, and red stripes, the internet dismissed it as frivolous—but Nigerian law, following a quiet 2022 amendment, now recognizes colour trademarks just like American law does. This case reveals how brands can protect their visual identity through colour combinations, and why proximity to a well-known brand's look carries real legal risk.
Nigeria IP
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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