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- 2 September 2026
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Commentary
AI in the courts: what generative AI copyright lawsuits mean for enterprise IP rights
Litigation between content owners like Getty Images and AI developers like Stability AI is redefining digital intellectual property and training-data limits — and enterprises building on generative AI need proactive governance, not vendor assurances.
Author
Dopamu Jigioluwa
4 min read
- 25 August 2026
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Commentary
Modernising the apex bench: the Supreme Court's mandatory e-filing mandate
On 1 July 2026 the Supreme Court introduced the 2026 Practice Directions alongside the Nigeria Case Management System, phasing out manual-only filings and standardising digital submission of records of appeal.
Author
Dopamu Jigioluwa
6 min read
- 12 August 2026
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Commentary
Terror on the bench: how the kidnapping crisis threatens justice for ordinary Nigerians
A wave of targeted, armed kidnappings has hit High Court and appellate judges across multiple states. When judges are no longer safe, courts shut down and ordinary citizens lose access to justice.
Author
Dopamu Jigioluwa
6 min read
- 30 July 2026
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Commentary
Drop the title: what the CJN's directive means for legal etiquette in Nigeria
The Chief Justice of Nigeria has instructed members of the legal profession to stop using "Barrister" as a personal title. In legal tradition, it describes a qualification — not a form of address.
Author
Dopamu Jigioluwa
3 min read
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