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.”
Justice Delivery in Nigeria in the Face of a Global Pandemic: Opinion – ‘Tobiloba Adekoya.
In light of the ongoing global pandemic (Covid-19) ravaging almost all countries of the world, legal proceedings in Nigeria and other countries of the world have been stalled. The Kenyan judiciary took the lead in innovative justice delivery in Africa when images of a Kenyan judge conducting court proceedings via an online platform surfaced. This approach has being maintained so far in the face of the pandemic. This innovative approach to justice delivery is to say the least revolutionary and worthy of commendation as it has opened a new vista in the realm of justice delivery.
April 2020 Edition
At The People’s Accolade Law Magazine (The PALM), we find pleasure in keeping you up to speed with developing trends in society.
In this edition, we bring to you our April Deluxe Edition with a focus on Intellectual Property and it features Africa’s cerebral Poet, ‘Tolu Akinyemi “Poetolu”.
82nd Years Post Partum: Posthumously Celebrating Late Chief Gani Fawehinmi SAM, SAN GCON. By Owolabi, Yusuf Olatunji
The wind of activism blew round the nooks and crannies of the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria on the twenty second of April, 1938, that it appeared undoubtedly that the yet to be independent nation baptised Nigeria has been uniquely blessed with the birth of an uncompromising advocate: an unrelenting Human Rights Crusader: and one of the Crème de la Crème in the legal profession of all times
Care for the Elderly in Nigeria- The Need for the Intervention of the Elder Law by Ogundele and Adeoye
Access to education and recent improvement in the medical field across the globe, has not only contributed to global development, but also improved human lifespan, Nigeria is no exception. Morbidity rate has been minimised
Advocating Data Privacy In Nigeria – David Akindolire
The definition of data is extensive and contains all available information concerning individuals and corporations. The advent of information technology has quadrupled the amount of information available. Necessarily, governments of the world are promulgating data protection legislation to regulate the processing of data and…
Telemedicine and Law in Nigeria: Need For Proper Legal Framework- Adeoye Damilare Adetayo Esq
The worldwide progress in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry continues to transform the human standard of living. It intermingles with virtually all lines of work and positively improves the patterns and facilitates the speedy execution of work. By the click of a button, the void of distance and ignorance are broken thereby ushering new landscapes for opportunities.
Few years ago, technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) were topics preached like the Biblical Ark of Noah – get in and own the future or risk the converse. Today, the future of Medicine is inseparable from Technology. As a matter of fact, the future is more than just within reaching distance; it touches our life paths day after day. This ‘future’ is Telemedicine, which, in fuller terms, is referred to as ‘Technological Medicine’. It is medicine ‘at a distance’, medical services at ‘individuals’ comfort and consultation at ease from any place and with anyone in real-time.
Sukuk: Alternative Source For Infrastructure Development In The Finance Sector- Adebanke Adewumi
Sukuk is an investment certificate. It represents ownership interests in assets which produce profit or generate revenues. Sukuk does not pay interest but generate returns in the form of rents through actual transactions of sale, lease or combination of the two. It is currently a major Islamic financial instrument used to finance major projects in […]
