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Beyond The Pitch: The Intellectual Property Powering The FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026, currently hosted in North America across the United States, Canada and Mexico will generate substantial value from commercial activities including broadcasting rights, sponsorships, merchandising, licensing and digital engagement. These commercial activities are sustained by a network of intellectual property (IP) rights, including trademarks, copyright, patents and image rights.

ALP NG & Co

Beyond The Pitch: Balancing Data-Driven Success With Performance And Data Privacy

Modern sports organizations increasingly rely on data analytics to enhance athlete performance and gain competitive advantages. However, this data-driven approach raises critical questions about how to protect athletes' personal information while maximizing the benefits of performance tracking. The intersection of sports technology and privacy law creates complex challenges that require careful navigation by teams, leagues, and legal professionals.

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Navigating Nigeria’s New Gaming Laws: A 2026 Regulatory Guide For Sports Betting And Casino Operators

Nigeria's gaming sector has undergone a fundamental constitutional transformation following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that transferred regulatory authority from federal to state governments. This comprehensive guide examines the new state-driven licensing framework, the emergence of the Universal Reciprocity Certificate for multi-state operations, and the strategic compliance considerations that now shape market entry for sports betting and casino operators.

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Employment Law In Professional Football: A Case Review Of Chineme & Anor v. Nasarawa United Football Club Ltd & ORS Suit No. NICN/ABJ/375/2020

A Nigerian court has ruled that professional football clubs and governing bodies bear legally enforceable obligations to players that extend beyond salary payments, encompassing medical welfare, insurance coverage...

Nigeria Employment

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Protecting The Brand Of Nigerian Athletes: Rethinking IP In Sports

JE

Jackson, Etti & Edu

Legal Analysis On Southampton FC’s Spy Gate Incident

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

How To Apply For An Online Sports Betting License In Lagos State: Requirements, Fees, Process & Timeline (2026)

Nigeria Media & IT

uA

Firmus Advisory

Intellectual Property And The Future Of Nigerian Sports

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Inventa

IP Toolkit For Sport Businesses (April 2026)

GE

G ELIAS

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

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

CAS Must Reflect The World It Serves — Balancing Expertise, Opportunity And Global Representation In Sports Arbitration

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Recording Rights: Who Owns The Game In Nigerian Football?

Nigeria Media & IT

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

Nigeria Litigation

GL

Greenfields Law

New Horizons For Nigeria League Football: Building Towards The Next FIFA Club World Cup.

Nigeria Anti-trust

GL

Greenfields Law

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Beyond Licensing – CBN’s Draft Guidelines For Financial Holding Companies In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

CBN’s Data Localisation Mandate: What Nigerian Fintechs Need To Know

Nigeria Finance

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Can Lawyers Use ChatGPT? The Rules, The Risks, And The Cases That Ended Careers

Nigeria Commercial

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Will A Notice To Quit Still Be Valid If The Tenant Pays Rent After Its Issuance? Lessons From The Supreme Court’s Decision In Pillars Nigeria Limited v. William Kojo Desbordes & Anor (2021) 12 NWLR (Pt. 1789) 122

Nigeria Real Estate

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Why Nigerian Football Needs Responsible Communication Between Stakeholders To Flourish

This article explores the need for better and more responsible communication between football clubs and officials of the Nigeria National League (NNL) as an important prerequisite to protecting the image and integrity of the game.

Nigeria Media & IT

GL

Greenfields Law

Revitalizing Nigerian Football: The NPFL Board's Transformative Journey.

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL/the League) had been in deep doldrums and lull with regards to investment and visibility.

Nigeria Media & IT

GL

Greenfields Law

TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)

The July–September 2025 edition of the TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights captures key shifts across Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports in Nigeria and Africa.

Nigeria Media & IT

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Sports Arbitration & Dispute Resolution In Nigeria: What You Need To Know

The world of sports is filled with high-stakes competitions, lucrative sponsorships, and complex contractual agreements. With so much on the line, disputes are inevitable.

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Sports Arbitration & Dispute Resolution In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Football Contracts: An Overview And Discourse Of Implications Of Long-Term Football Contracts.

Nigeria Media & IT

A

Alliance Law Firm

Athlete Branding And Commercialization: Image Rights In The Nigerian Sports Industry

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Analysis Of The English FA Rule K, The Nigerian Arbitration And Mediation Act 2023; Making Sports Disputes Resolution Less Of A Headache In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Intellectual Property Considerations For Brands Sponsoring Sporting Events

GE

G ELIAS

Nigeria's $1B Gaming Industry: Investment Opportunities For Chinese Investors

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

TEMS Sector 2024 Round-up And 2025 Forecast

Worldwide Technology

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Setting Up A Sports Betting Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

R

Resolution Law Firm

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

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

How To Set Up A Sports Academy In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

TEMS Sector 2024 Round-up And 2025 Forecast

The Technology, Entertainment, Media, and Sports (TEMS) sector in 2024 stood at the crossroad of innovation, regulation, and industry evolution

Worldwide Technology

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

Setting Up A Sports Betting Company In Nigeria

Setting up a sports betting company in Nigeria involves several important steps, including complying with both federal and state regulations, obtaining the necessary licenses, and setting up your

Nigeria Media & IT

R

Resolution Law Firm

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

How To Set Up A Sports Academy In Nigeria

Majority of young people enrol in football academies with the specific goal of learning how to become elite professional football players.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Mechanism For The Settlement Of Employment Disputes In Football

Nigeria Employment

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Demystifying Fees And Financial Compensation In Football Transfers

The Bosman verdict had the most obvious immediate impact of removing football clubs' control of players whose contracts had expired, allowing them to sign new deals with rival teams...

European Union Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Contracts, Sponsorship, Athlete Rights And Sports Law In Nigeria

Sports law in Nigeria involves laws and regulations that govern sports activities in the country such as the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999...

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Procedure For Obtaining A Sports Betting Licence In Nigeria

Sports betting is regulated at the federal and state government levels in Nigeria. The type of sports betting activity a company wants to carry out will determine...

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Gambling 2024 - 10th Edition

Each product licence operates within a legal framework that reflects a mix of federal- and state-level regulations. An operator seeking to operate under a product...

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

How To Get A Remote Gaming License In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Sports Law In Nigeria: Contracts, Sponsorships, And Athlete Rights

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Application For Sports Betting License In Nigeria – The Current Procedure

Nigeria Media & IT

R

Resolution Law Firm

Legal Considerations On Sports Betting Scam In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Olisa Agbakoba Legal's (OAL) Intern, Pauline Mbanza On Sport Arbitration And Agency (Video)

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Fiscal And Tax Regime For The Gaming And Lottery Industry In Nigeria

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Starting A Betting Company In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Starting A Gaming And Betting Business In Nigeria- What You Need To Know

Nigeria Media & IT

uA

Firmus Advisory

FIFA's Role In World Football Dispute Resolution – FIFA World Cup 2022

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Review Of The New FIFA Rules For Football Agents

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Commercialisation Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Sports Industry – Part 1

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

A Brief Exposition Into The World Of eSport: Opportunities For Nigeria And The African Continent

Nigeria Media & IT

JG

J-K Gadzama LLP

Sports Law, Untapped Goldmine, Stakeholders Say

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Sports Should Go Beyond Games, Be Expansive, Others- Beverley Onyejianya

Nigeria Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Addressing The Concept Of Neutrality In Sports

Worldwide Media & IT

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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