Competition Law: An Expose’ On Cartels

Competition Law: An Expose’ On Cartels

By Omatseyin Fredrick Esq.   Introduction. A very concise and explicit definition of cartels was given by the Competition Act of India, which defines cartels as ‘an association of producers, sellers, distributors, traders or service providers who, by agreement amongst themselves, limit, control or attempt to control the production, distribution, sale or price of or, trade in goods or provision…

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Competition Law: Regulation of Competition in the Telecommunications Industry in Nigeria

Competition Law: Regulation of Competition in the Telecommunications Industry in Nigeria

By Omatseyin Fredrick Esq.   Introduction Competition in the Nigerian telecommunications industry is governed essentially by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the Competition Practices Regulations (‘Competition Regulations’) issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (‘NCC’) in 2007.¹ By Sec. 4(d) of the NCA, the NCC has the responsibility for promoting fair competition in the communications industry and protecting communications services…

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Protection And Enforcement of Trademark Rights In Nigeria

Protection And Enforcement of Trademark Rights In Nigeria

Author: Margaret Ogbonnah   Introduction Trademark in modern times has assumed greater significance as a branch of intellectual property law. It guarantees rights over goods and services of a manufacturer as against unfair imitation by other persons. Put at its simplest, a trademark is some type of sign which distinguishes the product or service of one manufacturer or service provider…

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Consumer Protection: An Analysis Of The Patient Bill of Rights (PBOR) in Nigeria

Consumer Protection: An Analysis Of The Patient Bill of Rights (PBOR) in Nigeria

BY Michael Kama Bielonwu Omatseyin Fredrick Jerimiah Aneji Margaret Ogbonnah Introduction The ordeal, humiliation, and dehumanizing treatments that patients go through at the hands of caregivers, particularly Doctors, and Nurses in our hospitals are unethical, unlawful, as they are unacceptable. Health/Patient Rights Violations, Medical Negligence, and Medical Malpractices are cankerworms that have eaten deep into the fabric of our healthcare…

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The Role Of The Federal Consumer Protection Commission In Merger And  Acquisition In Nigeria

The Role Of The Federal Consumer Protection Commission In Merger And  Acquisition In Nigeria

Author; Jeremiah Aneji   Introduction Mergers & Acquisitions are corporate restructuring tools that enhances several interests which primarily centers on consolidating on the means of production, capturing larger market shares to increase competitiveness within a given market or sector of the economy. While this is admirable, public policy always takes into consideration the aftermath of these kinds of transaction on…

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Internet Fraud and Its Adverse Effect in the Economy of Nigeria

Internet Fraud and Its Adverse Effect in the Economy of Nigeria

Author; Margaret Ogbonnah   Introduction The invention of the internet technology marked a remarkable turn- around in the life of citizens of the world. The Internet has facilitated global business and social interactions. It has indeed turned the world to a global village. It has greatly contributed in enhancing communication and interaction between people irrespective of their location in the globe. However, rather than…

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The Central Bank of Nigeria Policy on Cash Withdrawal Limits Vis -a-Vis Its Role to Ensure Monetary and Price Stability in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria Policy on Cash Withdrawal Limits Vis -a-Vis Its Role to Ensure Monetary and Price Stability in Nigeria

By: Margaret Ogbonnah Esq. Introduction The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as part of its statutory obligations, is charged with the responsibility of ensuring Monetary and Price Stability in Nigeria. To effectively carry out this mandate, the CBN from time to time formulates and monitor the effective implementation of monitory policies in order to ensure sanity in the financial system.…

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