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TMT Nuggets Q1 2026

Advocaat Law Practice presents its quarterly TMT Nuggets publication for Q1 2026, offering insights and analysis on key developments in technology, media, and telecommunications law.

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Entertainment Law Digest Q1 2026

Following the plea, the presiding judge ordered that the Defendant be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending a scheduled ruling on his bail application.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Winning Beyond The Field: Why Intellectual Property Is The MVP Of Modern Sports

In the modern sporting arena, competition is no longer confined to the 90 minutes on a pitch or the seconds on a track. We have entered an era where sports is a sophisticated global ecosystem powered...

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

TMT Nuggets Q4 2025 Review

The fourth quarter of 2025 was marked by accelerated regulatory intervention, landmark judicial pronouncements, and rapid commercial and technological evolution in the Telecommunications, Media and Technology...

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Detty December: Balancing Art, Economics, And The Law In Nigeria's Concert Crisis

Nigeria Consumer

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Strengthening The NPFL: A Proposal For Rules Review, Effective Enforcement And Targeted Enhancement.

Nigeria Litigation

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Greenfields Law

TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Beyond Entertainment: The Economic Promise Of Nigeria's Content Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

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KPMG Nigeria

Legal Consequences Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Legal Rights And Remedies Available To Record Labels And Artists

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Nigerian Hotels Can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts

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Balogun Harold

Rights Of Nigerian Music Artists | Understanding Nigerian Copyright Law

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Community Journalism In Nigeria: Empowering Local Voices And Promoting Social Change

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Beyond The Screen: "Gangs Of Lagos" Settlement Highlights The Importance Of Cultural Sensitivity In Filmmaking

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Nollywood On The Global Stage: Protecting IP In Nigeria's Booming Creative Economy

Danol Partners

The Central Bank Of Nigeria’s 2026 Policy On Loan Defaulters: A Strategic Clampdown On Credit Abuse.

Nigeria Finance

Gresyndale Legal

Rev360: NRS Deploys A New Digital Self-Service Administration System

WT

WTS Blackwoodstone

Input VAT Recoverability Under Nigeria's New Tax Regime

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Efficient Legal Documentation: A Secretary’s Guide To Supporting Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Law Performance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria requires various licenses and permits, which are vital for legal compliance and smooth functioning.

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

An Artiste Care Package: Understanding The Essential Terms Of A Record Label Contract

The Nigerian music industry is laced with stories of exploitation and conflict between artists and record labels. It has now become expedient for artistes...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Employee Compensation Scheme - A Must Have In The Nigerian Entertainment Industry

The Nigerian creative industry has experienced massive growth over the last decade. According to the Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook report...

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

Top ICT And Media Law Firm In Abuja, Nigeria (2024)

Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, has steadily become a fertile ground for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and media industries.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Top ICT And Media Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Who's Copying Who? Navigating Nigeria's Digital Entertainment Boom In Streaming And Copyright Laws

SP

SimmonsCooper Partners

Navigating Entertainment Contracts In Nigeria: Due Diligence Considerations Explained

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Regulation Of Content Creators In Nigeria - Issues, Prospects And The Role Of The Tax Man

Nigeria Media & IT

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Brickmans Law

Legal Issues That May Arise During The Production Of A Film Or Television Project

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

An Overview Of The Guiding Laws Regulating The Media And Entertainment Industry In Nigeria.

Nigeria Media & IT

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Legal Guide For Mastering Licensing And Royalties In Nigeria's Entertainment Industry.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

Remedies For Copyright Infringement

Creative Legal

What Constitutes Entertainment Law In Nigeria?

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

Legal Guide For Mastering Licensing And Royalties In Nigeria's Entertainment Industry.

Creative works produced by entertainers are largely protected by copyright. They have exclusive control over their work.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How Can Hotels And Nightclubs In Nigeria Make Sure That They Comply With Copyright When Playing Music On Their Premises?

A hotel, restaurant, or nightclub just doesn't feel right without some sort of music playing. Music is very integral to set the mood and tone.

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

Remedies For Copyright Infringement

If you have read our earlier articles, we have mentioned that one of the main focus areas of an Entertainment lawyer in Nigeria is Intellectual Property. Of the various intellectual...

Creative Legal

What Constitutes Entertainment Law In Nigeria?

Although we hear about the phrase Entertainment lawyer or Entertainment law, what exactly does it mean What does an entertainment lawyer do? Entertainment law is a collection...

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

The Top 5 Legal Challenges Faced By The Entertainment Industry In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Creative Legal

A Review Of The Use Of Social Media In Relation To Freedom Of Speech

The impact of technology can be felt across all sectors. This has birthed digitalization, ushering in a paradigm shift in how we do things from simple and traditional means to a more digitalized...

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Performers' Rights

The creative industry in Nigeria has turned what is often considered ‘informal work' into a hub for exporting Nigeria's culture with a revenue of about 4.5 billion dollars Creative performers...

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Rights Clearance In Entertainment Deals: Rethinking The Doctrine Of Fair Use

Recently, the issue of clearance came into play when two artists: Goya Menor and Nektunez sampled the 1996 song, Ameno by E.R.A which became popular in the Nigerian music circle in 2021.

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

An Examination Of The Copyright And Licencing Regime For Streaming Video-On-Demand Platforms.

Over the last two decades, we have witnessed the increasing utilisation of the internet to transmit cinematograph/virtual content ("content") to consumers and viewers as against the use of cable, satellite television or a broadcast platform.

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AELEX

Exploring Incentives For The Nigerian Creative And Entertainment Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

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AELEX

Investing In Nollywood – Looking Beyond Just Feature Film Production

Nigeria Media & IT

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Understanding Commercial And Media Broadcasting Rights In Sports

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Overview Of Media And Entertainment Law In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

R

Resolution Law Firm

Copyright Implications Of Sports Live Streaming In Nigeria

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Fallouts: Towards Optimal Management Contract Relationships In The Entertainment Industry

Nigeria Commercial

LB

LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

Immersions: Legal Realities In Nigeria's Virtual And Augmented Reality Entertainment Sector

Nigeria Media & IT

LB

LeLaw Barristers & Solicitors

TMT Predictions 2019

Nigeria Media & IT

DN

Deloitte Nigeria

Investment Opportunities

Nigeria Strategy

SP

Strachan Partners

An Uphill Battle Protecting Fashion Designs In Nigeria And Abroad

SM

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Taxation Of Entertainers And Sportsmen In Nigeria – What, How And Where?

DN

Deloitte Nigeria

An Exposition Of Entertainment Law In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

FE

Fred-Young & Evans

An Evaluation Of The Socio-Economic And Legal Effects Of The Proliferation Of Record Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

SP

Strachan Partners

A Case For Multiple Collecting Societies For The Nigerian Entertainment Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

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