My Articles By Ugochukwu Obi
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Salient Provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025
Introduction On March 20, 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (the “Commission”) issued the Nigeria Data protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive (the “GAID”). The GAID seeks to provide certainty in legal obligations, particularly when the rights and freedoms of natural persons may be at risk, in the absence of such certainties. It also […]
Photography: Understanding the Interplay Between the Right to Own and the Right to Privacy in Nigeria
Introduction Photography is a powerful tool for storytelling, artistic expression, and documentation. In an era of digital media and pervasive surveillance, a significant legal and ethical dilemma arises: where does the photographer’s right to capture and own an image end, and where does an individual’s right to privacy begin? In Nigeria, this issue is particularly […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS NIGERIA’S NEW TAX ERA INTO LAW: WHAT IT MEANS FOR BUSINESS, JOBS, AND INVESTMENT
The NPFL: a Legal Perspective on the Fans, Ticketing, and Commercialization of the Domestic Football League
Introduction Football or soccer? Whatever you call it, there’s one thing that doesn’t change, and that is the fans. “You need a solid football ticketing system in place to ensure that everybody who wants a ticket can get one”. There would be no such thing as professional football, or any professional sport for that matter, […]
The Future of International Commercial Arbitration: Key Trends and Skills for Practitioners
1.0 Introduction In recent years, arbitration has emerged as the preferred choice for dispute settlements, particularly in commercial cross-border transactions, interstate and foreign investment disputes.[1] International arbitration operates under a framework of various international conventions and laws, including the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law, International Chamber of Commerce Rules (ICC Rules), […]
Deciphering Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights for Ai-generated Works in Nigeria Through the Lens of Thaler V. Comptroller-general of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly reshaped and disrupted various spheres of human activity. Beyond merely enhancing human productivity through its heavy reliance on data generated by humans, this technological advancement has led to the emergence of more autonomous AI models such as generative AI, etc. These models exhibit the capacity to learn, […]
Enhancing Nigeria’s FX Market: Key Insights on the new EFEMS and FX Codes
On October 2, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced two key regulatoryframeworks to improve the functioning of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM):the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) and the NigerianForeign Exchange Code (FX Code). While EFEMS is a technological platform aimed atimproving market transparency and efficiency, the FX Code serves as […]
Unleashing the Power of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Intellectual Property Challenges and Opportunities
In the 21st century, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force in transforming industries and shaping how we understand, create, and protect intellectual property (IP). Generative AI, in particular, is revolutionizing creative processes and introducing new complexities into the realm of IP. As AI-generated works become more prevalent, IP professionals and content creators […]
Generative AI: Harnessing Innovation While Safeguarding Data Privacy
The last decade has ushered in a technological revolution driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), especially in the realm of generative AI. Notable examples like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, and DALL-E have taken the world by storm, impressing users with their creative and analytical capabilities while stirring up significant debate. At the heart […]