Geographical Indications: Legally Unlocking Untapped Economic Potentials for a Nation Sitting on Gold – Oluwapelumi Mojolaoluwa Mofoluwawo
Ofada rice is a unique rice variety cultivated by Nigerian farmers and known for its peculiar colour, aroma, and taste. However, it can easily be grown and sold by anyone, anywhere in the world without any benefit to Ofada town in Nigeria, or its farmers. This reflects a broader reality in Nigeria, a nation rich in agricultural and artisanal resources potentially worth billions in intellectual property revenue. Beyond Ofada rice, regional treasures such as the hand-woven Aso Oke, the Benue Yams, the Adire textiles, and Garri Ijebu, amongst others, remain unprotected
The StarLight: June 2025 Edition
The PALM proudly presents its StarLight June 2025 Edition, a vibrant reaffirmation of our commitment to nurturing a space where law students can shine. This edition features an exclusive interview with Emmanuella Amoako Kwatia, a third-year law student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and a passionate writer with over 16 published articles.
Chioma Wilson-Dike: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Chioma Wilson-Dike is not just a lawyer; she is a builder of legal infrastructure for the future. A cross-border regulatory expert, ESG strategist, and RegTech founder, Chioma is at the forefront of merging legal intelligence, AI, and sustainable compliance. With over seven years of experience spanning elite law firms, Big Four consulting, and multinational corporations, she has built a career marked by technical depth, systems thinking, and visionary leadership.
The StarLight: April 2025 Edition
The PALM proudly presents its StarLight April 2025 Edition, a dynamic collection of thought-provoking articles and inspiring stories that spotlight the brightest minds shaping the future of law. This edition features an exclusive interview with Oreoluwa Adejumo, a rising legal star and recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the King & Spalding Spirit of Jessup Award 2024, the National Tax Debate 2024, the Taiwo Afolabi Annual Maritime Competition (2024 & 2023), and the Energy Expo 2023. In the interview, Oreoluwa shares her remarkable journey, challenges, and vision for a more inclusive and innovative legal landscape in Nigeria.
Charting New Frontiers: Charles Emejuo’s Global Journey in Law, Policy & Technology
From Lagos to Illinois, Chukwuemezie Charles Emejuo is redefining what it means to be a 21st-century legal professional, one who bridges continents, disciplines, and generations through law, innovation, and service.
Amanda Nneoma Uzoagba: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Amanda Nneoma Uzoagba the Award-Winning Author, Entertainment Lawyer, Creative Business Consultant, Educator, Podcaster, and Public Speaker is our feature in this millennial edition. She is currently a Legal Executive at EbonyLife Limited as her legal practice is majorly focused on the Entertainment and Creative Industry. She has gathered more than 8 years of experience in the Entertainment Industry starting as a blogger, dancer and PR expert for Record Labels before she was called to bar and she continued in the industry as an Entertainment Lawyer and Creative Business Consultant thereafter. She holds a law degree (LLB) from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and was called to bar in 2017.
An Overview of the Guidelines for the Regulation and Supervision of Credit Guarantee Companies in Nigeria- Akin Akorede Folarin
In the first half of 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (the “CBN”) issued the Guidelines for the Regulation and Supervision of Credit Guarantee Companies in Nigeria (the “Guidelines”) in furtherance of the Bank’s efforts to improve access to finance and lending for micro, small and medium scale enterprises (“MSMEs”) in Nigeria. To achieve this, the Guidelines introduce a regulatory framework for credit guarantee schemes (“CGS”) in Nigeria to promote flexible collateral requirements by lenders, reduce credit risk, stimulate lower interest rates and accelerate economic growth in the country.
Before You Sign that Record Deal By Nonso Anyasi
Signing a record deal is a significant moment in every artiste’s career. Perhaps, it is a dream come true. A door to stardom. However, this fulfilling moment may veer to the artiste’s worst nightmare if care is not taken. Why do we say so? In the age of information, ignorance is a choice that is too expensive to make. It is against this backdrop that this writer seeks to expatiate on recording contracts, commonly known as record deals, whilst highlighting the indispensable need to contact a lawyer before signing one.
Natural Gas in Nigeria: Legal and Policy Aspects by Peter O. Okediya ACIArb(UK)
In 2021, Nigerian President, Mohammadu Buhari, took to Twitter to declare the “Decade of Gas” – running from January 1, 2021 till 2030. Prior to this, 2020 was declared the “Year of Gas”. These declarations affirm the government’s goal to increase gas utility in all sectors. The National Gas Master Plan 2008 (“the Plan”) was the terminus a quo that charted Nigeria’s path to becoming a major player in the international gas market as well as laying a framework for gas infrastructure expansion within the domestic market. The overall aim of the Plan was to explicate steps that will assure long term energy security in Nigeria through natural gas.
Okechukwu Orisakwe: Africa’s Legal Millennial
Okechukwu is an Associate in the London offices of PGMBM, an international group litigation law firm. He is currently involved in pursuing justice for thousands of claimants in multi-million-pound litigation against certain car manufacturers who sold cars fitted with defeat devices to cheat prior regulatory emissions checks whereas those cars would emit higher levels of harmful Nitrogen Oxides in real-world driving.
