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Data Localisation In Nigeria: Separating Myth From Reality
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty have fundamentally changed the way governments think about data. Around the world, policymakers are increasingly asking where data should be stored, who should have access to it and under what circumstances it should leave national borders. These questions are no longer confined to technology policy, they have become matters of economic policy, national security, industrial development and international trade.
Nigeria Technology
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AELEX
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Anita Joseph vs Caramel Plug: Who Actually Owns Your Photos Under Nigeria’s Copyright Act
When actress Anita Joseph used AI to swap her face onto content creator Caramel Plug's birthday photograph, it sparked a viral controversy that exposed critical gaps in how Nigeria's creative industry understands copyright ownership. Under the Copyright Act 2022, the photographer—not the subject—typically owns the image, while AI-generated derivatives exist in a legal gray zone that may leave no one with enforceable rights.
Nigeria IP
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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The Agentic Privacy Gap: Liability And Consent In Autonomous AI Systems
Agentic AI systems operate autonomously, making decisions and processing data in ways users cannot predict or control. This creates a fundamental mismatch between existing data-protection frameworks built on notice-and-choice principles and the reality of how these systems collect, infer, and share personal information. The article examines whether current consent models, controller definitions, and liability frameworks can adequately govern AI agents that independently chain data sources
Nigeria Privacy
BC
Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners
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The DCSL Board Pulse: Priority Issues Shaping Boardroom Decisions In 2026
Boardrooms in 2026 face unprecedented complexity as technology, regulation, and stakeholder expectations converge faster than governance processes can adapt. Drawing on insights from 55 experienced directors across multiple sectors, this report reveals the critical issues commanding boardroom attention and provides practical guidance for strengthening oversight in an increasingly demanding environment.
Nigeria Commercial
DC
DCSL Corporate Services Limited
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