Knowledge Centre | TEMPLARS Law

16 December 2024

Securing the Future: Trust as a Strategic Tool for Wealth Management

High-net-worth families and individuals in Ghana often manage diverse asset portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.

13 December 2024

Navigating Online Defamation: Jurisdictional Challenges in a Borderless World

This publication by Femi Oyewole, and Orji A. Uka, tackles the complexities surrounding the question of the jurisdictional competence of a court to hear online defamation claims brought against foreign defendants.

12 December 2024

Criminal liability for defamation in Nigeria: can companies be indicted for wrongful publications?

A business’s reputation is crucial for attracting clients and driving revenue, making its protection essential. However, as businesses struggle with the economic realities, some resort to defamation against competitors.

11 December 2024

Privacy and Compliance – Federal High Court Nullifies Parts of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s Guidance Notice for Registration

In a recent ruling, the Federal High Court invalidated certain sections of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s (NDPC) Guidance Notice for Registration, citing conflicts with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA).

9 December 2024

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest | December 2024

In the December edition of TEMPLARS Transcripts, the Energy and Natural Resources Practice explores key developments across the Nigerian and Ghanaian energy sectors.

27 November 2024

Ghana’s Green Finance Revolution: Aligning Investment with Climate and Sustainability Goals

TEMPLARS Partner, Sarpong Odame, and Senior Associate, Aasiya Sarku Nettey, analyse Ghana’s green finance framework, highlighting how the Ghana Green Finance Taxonomy, Green Bond Regulations, and Carbon Registry are shaping the country’s sustainable.

26 November 2024

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Tax Digest | November 2024

In the November issue of TEMPLARS Transcripts, our Tax Practice provides key updates on legislative developments, policies, and tax administration.

25 November 2024

Supreme Court Declares National Lottery Act Invalid: Implications on Lottery Businesses in Nigeria

On 22 November 2024, the Nigerian Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment nullifying the National Lottery Act, restricting its application to the Federal Capital Territory and granting states the authority to regulate lotteries.

19 November 2024

Taxing Sweat Equity in Nigerian Startups: A Founder’s Roadmap to Compliance

Sweat equity has become an essential strategy for startups in Nigeria to attract and retain top talent while aligning team contributions with long-term business goals.

13 November 2024

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest | November 2024

In the November edition of TEMPLARS Transcripts, the Energy and Natural Resources Practice explores key developments across the Ghanaian and Nigerian energy sectors.

12 November 2024

Debt Drama: The Supreme Court’s Stance on Moneylenders and Casual Loans in Nigeria

This article by TEMPLARS Partner, Sadiq Ilegieuno, and Senior Associate, Lawal Kazeem, provides an in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s moneylending regulations, with a focus on recent Supreme Court rulings.

30 October 2024

Presumption Of Falsity Under Nigerian Law of Defamation –Analysing the Case of Abalaka V. Akinsete & 2 Others

The Supreme Court’s recent judgement in Abalaka v. Akinsete marks a pivotal shift in Nigerian defamation law. Previously, defamatory statements were presumed false unless the defendant could prove otherwise.