The Procedure for the Registration of Trademarks in Nigeria

A trademark is an intellectual property which may take the form of a logo, word, phrase or symbol, sign, design, etc. A trademark is therefore a unique sign or mark which serves the purpose of distinguishing the goods and services of one business from another. There are many businesses in Nigeria whose products are easily…

Registration of a Company with Foreign Participation in Nigeria

Nigeria is an attractive destination for foreign investments due to its many business potentials which include digital money lending, technology, healthcare (particularly telehealth/telemedicine), manufacturing, e-commerce, e-hailing, real estate, etc. The business potentials are enormous and the Nigerian government operates an open-door policy to foreign investments subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations which regulate…

Osondu is the Lead Counsel at Mandel Solicitors. He heads the Corporate and Commercial, and Dispute Resolution practice Teams of the firm. He has experience working on high-value transactions for clients such as commercial banks, technology, telecommunication and shipping companies.

Collocation and Infrastructure Sharing in the Telecommunication Sector in Nigeria

As the principal regulator of the communications sector in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is responsible for the promotion of fair competition in the telecommunication industry, and infrastructure sharing among operators and licensees. Pursuant to the powers conferred by the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), the NCC have over the years issued Guidelines on Collocation…

Telecommunications

As a top telecommunications law firm in Nigeria, we understand the telecommunications regulatory landscape and provide legal support necessary to enter the telecommunication market and navigate the regulatory environment to local and foreign investors in the telecommunications sector. Our telecommunications lawyers have provided necessary support to telecommunications players in Nigeria in the areas of mobile and fixed satellite services, licensing and renewals, spectrum and general telecommunications legal advisory.

Ezra is a Senior Associate and a vital part of our Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Startups and Data Protection Teams. He is an experienced Solicitor who has advised and acted for clients which include technology and manufacturing companies in high value transactions.

Funmilayo is an Associate in our Corporate & Commercial, Startups, Immigration, Labour and Employment teams. She attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where she graduated with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). She therefore proceeded to the Nigerian Law School and was admitted to practice law as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.