Why SMEs Are Rarely Successful In Africa and Likely Solutions; A Case of Nigeria By Alex Nwankwo
The question then begs that with the consistent economic instability in Nigeria and the financial woes of the Nigerian Naira, what is the hope of Startups in Nigeria? This article confirms that Nigerian Startups or Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) are also caught up by the wings of failure but with the peculiar challenges affecting the Nigerian community. This Article goes further to explore 5 reasons why Nigerian startupsmay never meet the 12th month of their inception.
Taking Hold of the Leadership of the Nigerian Bar: The Law on the Office of the NBA President By Stanley O. Omotor
The rank of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a distinguished title which is provided for by section 5 of the Legal Practitioners Act, Cap L11 LFN 2004, to be conferred on legal practitioners who have practiced law…
Emokiniovo Dafe-Akpedeye, MA (Oxon), FCIArb, Dipl.Arb: Africa’s Legal Millennial
In this edition of “TheMillennial” we feature Emokiniovo Dafe-Akpedeye, a bright Nigerian legal practitioner par excellence who was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2015. Prior to obtaining her law degree from the prestigious Oxford University, UK, she studied Economics and Management at the University of Bristol and graduated with a first-classhonours degree.
Image-Memes and Copyright in Intellectual Property by Anthony O. Adeusi
Image-memes (pronounced “meem”) are associated with an image or video that portrays a particular concept or idea and is spread through social platforms on the internet.
Post Covid 19: Refueling the Nigerian Tax Culture By Timilehin Ojo
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has hit hard on economies, with many individuals and businesses immensely suffering from this impact. The effect is likely to be, and in fact, already being felt in several quarters. A recovery plan is next in line and tax administration plays a huge role in this. It is necessary, more than ever, that tax authorities and taxpayers gain a great deal of understanding in other to move forward and paddle the economy back to prosperity
The PALM Interview with Mr Adesina Ogunlana, Presidential Candidate, Nigerian Bar Association Election 2020.
On June 20, 2020 The PALM interviewed Mr Adesina Ogunlana, a Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Bar Association Election 2020. He shared his plans for legal practitioners in Nigeria, particularly young lawyers.
The PALM Interview with Mr Olumide Akpata , Presidential Candidate, Nigerian Bar Association Election 2020.
On June 18, 2020 The PALM interviewed Mr Olumide Akpata, a Presidential Candidate of the Nigerian Bar Association Election 2020. He shared his plans for legal practitioners in Nigeria, particularly young lawyers.
Cybercrime and the Nigerian Youth: Effects and the Position of the Law- Omolola Amusan
On the 23rd of August, 2019, one of the largest cybercrimes in the history of the world was experienced in the United States of America. Sadly, the United States authorities revealed that the cybercriminals arrested were mostly Nigerians for being illegally involved in wide-ranging fraud and money laundering operation to the ensuing sum of Forty-Six million dollars ($46) from the internet. Coupled with additional implications on the already battered image of Nigeria, this event brought in its wake negative consequences on the Nigerian economy in the ilk of several companies withdrawing their intentions to establish multi-billion Naira project in Nigeria among other effects.
Limitations of Arbitration in the Resolution of IP Disputes- Chibueze Femi Nwankwo
Arbitration is one of the veritable ADR mechanisms deployed by parties to resolve their disputes. The advantages of arbitration are evident; hence its popularity amongst disputing parties. One major reason arbitration is advocated in resolution of IP rights disputes is because the subject matter is highly technical and there is the need to have arbitrators who are skilled with requisite expertise and experience in resolution of disputes that may arise.
Protection of Intellectual Property Rights of Plants Variety In Nigeria by Damilola Adesanya
Researches in plant biotechnology has led to the development of plant variety. Plant variety is a term referring to “new varieties of plants invented, developed or modified from the existing plants by humans.”
