Section 1 Trade Marks Act 1967 Section 1 of the Trade Marks Act 1967 is aboutThe Registrar of Trade Marks. It is under ‘The Registrar and the register’ of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) There shall continue to be an officer known as the Registrar of Trade Marks(in this Act referred to as…
There is guaranteed to be excitement in the air as the day gets closer to when a baby enters the world. Parents will have been planning, buying gifts, and thinking of all the happy times that lie ahead. Prenatal classes might have been attended to offer some indication of the birth process and what to…
A critical appraisal of the Nigeria criminal code punishment for rape and kidnapping Introduction Rape and kidnapping are among the most heinous crime under the Nigerian law. This article appraise the punishment stipulated in the Nigeria criminal code for Rape and Kidnapping calling for a review and amendments to be done regarding the penalty to…
Emmanson V Ibom Air: Whose Rights Prevail? On the 10th day of August 2025, a horrible and disheartening incident occurred where a lady, by the name Comfort Emmanson, was alleged to have assaulted a crew member of IBOM AIR. The action, which IBOM officials tagged “unruly” and contrary to Nigerian Civil Aviation regulations, led to…
The Use Of Technology and Artificial Intelligence as a Transitionary and Innovative Measure To Revitalize the Legal Profession and its Probable Effects ABSTRACTGenerative AI and technology are increasingly shaping the world. With their impact on human activities and resources being profound, technology has made, and continues to make, a significant mark on various sectors globally.…
AI, Deepfakes and AR: Emerging Legal Areas in Media and Telecommunications We used to say “seeing is believing.“ But in 2025, you believe everything you see at your own risk. Why? We live in a world where Gen AI can make convincing videos of an event that never happened, your face and voice can be replicated as a deepfake with scary precision, and the line between the physical and virtual worlds is gradually blurring. If the future had three faces in media and telecom, they would be: the brain (AI),…
Abstract This paper examines the the importance of judicial independence in a democratic state. The paper seeks to examine the operation of the judiciary during Jammeh’s regime and Post-Jammeh Gambia by identifying possible gaps that needs critical assessment and reform to further strengthen the independence of the judiciary. It also highlights constitutional provisions that safeguard…
ABSTRACT The Nigerian music industry has made substantial strides, evolving into an influential global cultural force characterized by its rich diversity and creativity. However, its sustainability faces significant challenges, primarily due to the insufficient training and orientation available to emerging artists. This deficiency often leaves these musicians vulnerable to exploitative contract practices, inconsistent professional standards,…
Photo by RDNE Stock project from Pexels You can’t always expect everyone you encounter each day to do their part when it comes to safety. Accidents can indeed happen anytime and anywhere, but many of them are caused by someone falling short in exercising their duty of care. Negligent and reckless behavior can cause a…
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Most traffic accidents don’t unfold in a clean, one-sided way, with two drivers often telling different stories about the same crash. Similarly, a store may blame a customer for slipping on a wet spot near the entrance. When fault is shared, the state’s comparative negligence rule comes into play. The rule…