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RIGHTS OF DATA SUBJECTS

INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Data Protection Act, 2023 was signed into law by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Act has sought to recognise the need to safeguard the privacy and rights of individuals and thereby establishing by statute, the Nigerian Data Protection Commission, which is entrusted with…
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PROTECTING THE GOLD IN THE COMEDY INDUSTRY: FINDING THE BALANCE BETWEEN THE LAW AND THE COMEDY CULTURE

In my journey as an entertainment lawyer, I’ve navigated the diverse and vibrant niches of the Nigerian entertainment industry—from music and film to sports, fashion, graphic design, and stand-up comedy. As a copyright and intellectual property expert, I’ve seen firsthand the untapped potential within our creative works. However, a common…
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Copyright Infringement

Theodore Levitt is credited with the conception that “Creativity is thinking up new things, innovation is doing new things.[1]” The practical implication of the foregoing is that innovation and creativity are the bedrock of progress, growth, and development in any society. Thus, in the entertainment industry, creativity and innovation determine…
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