TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW
In the case of most commercial relationships, parties negotiate and agree to terms and conditions, normally captured in a contract. A contract is the oral or written agreement that stipulates rights and obligations of parties enforceable by law. The termination of a contract has been defined as the expiration of the commercial relationship before the […]
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Private and public limited liability companies are the most important forms of business entities in Nigeria, each serving different purposes and operating under different frameworks. This article examines the key features and differences between these two types of companies. Private Companies A private company, under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, is characterized by the […]
UNDERSTANDING ENTERTAINMENT LAW AND THE ROLE OF AN ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER IN NIGERIA
The phrase entertainment law, or the work of an entertainment lawyer, is often used, but what does that really mean? In simple terms, entertainment law is a diverse collection of legal fields that affect the entertainment business. It involves the representation of individuals and companies in the music, film, television, theater, art, and technology fields […]
TOP FIVE TIPS FOR MUSICIANS TO PREVENT COPYRIGHT VIOLATIONS
As an entertainment lawyer in Nigeria, I frequently handle a wide range of intellectual property and copyright issues on behalf of artists and musicians. It’s widely recognized in the music community that mastering just three chords—G, C, and D—on the guitar enables one to play numerous hit songs. This simplicity has led to many musicians […]
NIGERIAN MUSIC COPYRIGHT LAWS:BALANCING ARTISTS RIGHTS WITH DIGITAL STREAMING SERVICES
The Nigerian music industry has witnessed significant growth, driven largely by digital technology. This expansion, while advantageous, has introduced complex legal challenges, particularly in the realm of copyright protection for artists and record labels. The digital format’s ease of replication, manipulation, reproduction, and dissemination complicates the enforcement of copyright laws. As digital streaming services become […]
KEY COMPONENTS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS IN NIGERIA
The employment contract in Nigeria is a crucial tool in employment and labour relations, serving to delineate the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved. It primarily underscores the employer’s authority to direct and oversee the employee’s work. According to section 91 of the Labour Act 2004, a contract of employment is described as “an […]
NIGERIA’S ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
The Artist Management Agreement in Nigeria serves as the cornerstone of the relationship between an artist and their manager, delineating the terms and conditions governing their collaboration. These terms encompass the holistic management of the artist, encompassing aspects such as representation scope, agreement duration, rights allocation, authority delineation, artist compensation, profit-sharing mechanisms, breach consequences, and […]