WHY IS TRADEMARK SO IMPORTANT?: EVERY NIGERIAN BUSINESS & CREATIVE MUST TRADEMARK THEIR NAME
WHY TRADEMARK IS SO IMPORTANT The World we live in today, brands , creative ideas and creators are built and thought into existence every minute through platforms like Instagram, on the runways, in small shops, in backyards, in creative studios, in tech hubs and even on TikTok. Names, slogans and logos now carry economic power, […]
Instagram Terms and Conditions Explained for Nigerian Businesses | O&P Solicitors
“In today’s digital world, the most powerful contracts are not the ones we sign. They are the ones we click.” At 6:30am on a Monday morning, Chioma woke up and reached for her phone, just as she did every day. For three years, she had built her fashion business on Instagram. What started as a […]
The Unspoken Crisis: Confronting Child Molestation in Nigeria
In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing surge in cases of child molestation, signifying a profound erosion of moral values in our society. Reports indicate that a day hardly passes without an incident of one form of child abuse or another, with many more cases going unreported . The statistics are alarming: the Lagos […]
Before You Buy That Land, Read This!
Why Conducting a Property Search in Nigeria Could Save You Millions (and Your Peace of Mind) Written Eniola Akinlade Let’s paint a picture. You’ve finally found it !!!! the perfect piece of land in Lekki, or maybe a lovely bungalow in Gwarinpa. The seller is charming, the price seems fair, and the agent? Oh, the […]
Ponzi Schemes and The Legal Framework In Nigeria
Why Justice Remains Elusive for Victims Ponzi schemes are not new in Nigeria , they’ve only evolved in strategy and scale From MMM to MBA Forex, sweet talking supposed traders and more recently CBEX , these fraudulent investment platforms have left millions of Nigerians financially devastated DUE TO ONE THING ….. GREED. People fall for […]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY; AT WHAT POINT DOES THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF A DESIGN SHIFT TO A CUSTOMER. Introduction The fashion industry is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector that relies heavily on creativity and innovation. Intellectual property rights play a crucial role in protecting the unique designs and creations of fashion […]
DEBT RECOVERY PROCESS IN NIGERIA
DEBT RECOVERY PROCESS IN NIGERIA What’s the first step you take when a debtor has refused to pay you the money owed? a.) Call Police to carry them b.) Gather boys to beat them to stupor c.) Call your lawyer. We want to believe you guessed right, the first thing to do when negotiations have […]
ERRONEOUS TRANSFER
I SENT MONEY TO THE WRONG ACCOUNT, HELP! Have you been in that position where you need to send money to someone or pay a bill urgently and by accident you miss one digit in the receiver’s account number or you were sent the wrong account details and you watch your money make a wireless […]
SCAMMED ONLINE, GET YOUR MONEY BACK
We have heard of this happen countless times. You find a vendor offering the best quality of a service or product at the best price possible. After reaching an agreement, you make payment and then wait for delivery and then… nothing. You call and the number is suddenly unreachable. At first you blame the network […]