Understanding Legal Documents Every Startup Needs for Long-Term Stability

Introduction Starting a new business is exciting with fresh ideas and new opportunities ready to explore. However, while innovation and strategy drive success, the true foundation of a lasting business is often less exciting, being the legal aspects which includes the relatively new Startup Act, 2022. Your business is like a house, only with proper…

Freedom of Speech Vs. Defamation: Where is the Line Drawn?

Introduction The emergence and proliferation of social media has given a lot of persons from different demographic a platform to express an unfettered right to expression which may or may not lead to defamation. People are able to share their opinions which may be based on unconfirmed information and by doing so, spread possibly untrue…

Matters Arising: Functions and Powers of the Police to Provide Security During Elections

The Rivers State Police Public relations Officer (PPRO) SP Grace Iringe-Koko announced that the Rivers State Police will not provide security during the Local Government Elections slated for 5th October, 2024. The Spokesperson said the Rivers State Command was obeying a Federal High Court Ruling that stopped the Police from providing security in the Local…

The Nigeria Startup Act; A Step in the Right Direction for Startups in Growing Indigenous Ideas

Background It is now common knowledge that Nigeria is a veritable breeding ground for startups. In recent times, startups in Nigeria have grown in an unimaginable proportion. Notwithstanding this increase in growth, only a handful of them have been able to withstand the storm. A lot of other startups are usually washed off the shores…

Legal Implication of Defamation on Social Media

First, let’s consider the scenarios below: A Whatsapp between Charles and Sandra: Sandra: That your friend Amara is a prostitute. I heard she slept with Alex and Ikenna last weekend. Even Tobi told me that he has danced in the sheets with her.  I’m sure Amara has HIV. Charles: Haha. I believe so oo, that…

Cybercrimes and the Laws that Govern them in Nigeria

With the coming of the age of technology and the plethora of opportunities it presented, it was inevitable that all sorts of people would be looking to take advantage of it effectiveness. As every year passes by, reports of illegal acts being perpetrated on the internet increases and unfortunately not many get the satisfaction of…