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…
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…
By: Jeremiah E. Aneji Introduction Nigerians can attest that the 2023 general elections have been one of the most fiercely contested in recent history. This is evidenced by the massive voter participation at every stage of the electioneering process. For many, the 2023 general elections present an opportunity for the long-desired change the country has been yearning for. At…
Author: Margaret Ogbonnah. Introduction Copyright is a form of intellectual property. It has been defined by Black’s Law Dictionary, 9th Edition as a right granted to the author or originator of certain literary or artistic productions, whereby the creator is invested, for a limited period, with the sole and exclusive privilege of multiplying copies of the literary or artistic…
Author; Margaret Ogbonnah Introduction Patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention for a maximum period of 20 years from the date of filing of the patent application. The right granted to the patentee prevents others from using the invention during the period granted. Inventions like every other type of intellectual property are intangible in nature, therefore…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
