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7 October 2024

Nigerian Data Protection Commission Extends Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance Registration Deadline and Imposes New Restrictions

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has extended the registration deadline for Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance (DCMIs/DPMIs) from September 30, 2024, to October 31, 2024.

4 October 2024

Overview of the New Supreme Court Rules, 2024: A Step in the Right Direction?

Authored by TEMPLARS Partner, Igonikon Adekunle, along with Femi Oyewole and Orji Uka, the article provides an analysis of the newly enacted Supreme Court Rules 2024, which came into effect on 15 August 2024 and made public on 2 October 2024.

3 October 2024

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Energy & Natural Resources Digest

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

2 October 2024

Navigating Copyright Infringement Risks in Training Large Language Models: A Ghanaian Perspective

In the rapidly growing AI sector in Ghana, companies face increasing challenges related to copyright infringement, particularly when using text data to train Large Language Models (LLMs).

30 September 2024

TEMPLARS Transcripts: Tax Digest | September 2024

In the September issue of TEMPLARS Transcripts, the Tax Practice shares insights on the Presidential Fiscal and Tax Reforms Committee’s proposed tax measures on essential and non-essential items.

24 September 2024

Is Fair Dealing protection enough for Gen-AI related infringement claims?

This article aims to review the adequacy of the protection of fair dealing for generative AI (“GenAI”)-related infringement claims in Nigeria.

18 September 2024

Safeguarding Cross-Border Transactions: EssentialAnti-Money Laundering Considerations

This article addresses the rising concerns over money laundering in Nigeria’s cross-border transactions amid the country’s placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List.

17 September 2024

Bracing Up for A Surge in Climate Change Related Disputes in Africa: The Suitability of Arbitration

As climate change policies like the Paris Agreement and African energy transition initiatives accelerate, disputes in the energy and natural resources sectors are rising.

12 September 2024

Regulating Corporate Philanthropy Through the Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2023

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bill, 2023, introduces mandatory CSR requirements for Nigerian companies that meet specific financial thresholds.

11 September 2024

Transnational Conflict Mitigation in Construction Contracts: Navigating Disputes Across Borders

This article explores the complexities of transnational construction projects in Nigeria, addressing critical issues such as legal framework disparities, currency fluctuations, and unexpected events like pandemics, which frequently lead to disputes.

10 September 2024

Flaring, Venting and Monetisation: A Focus on Nigeria’s Midstream Gas Sector

In this article, TEMPLARS Partner, Yemisi Awonuga, and Associate, Adebimpe Mosanya, discuss the Midstream Gas Flare Regulations issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.

9 September 2024

TEMPLARS Dispute Resolution Digest | September 2024

In the September edition of the TEMPLARS Dispute Resolution Digest, the Dispute Resolution Practice group provide insights into the latest developments in dispute resolution across Nigeria and Ghana.