Technology, Media & Digital Economy
Cutting-edge legal services for technology companies, media organizations, and digital economy businesses navigating innovation, regulation, and growth.
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Notable Experience
Fintech Securitisation Financings
Advised and acted on behalf of multiple fintechs on the negotiation and closing of senior structured securitisation financings of over $250 million, from international investors.
Venture Capital Transactions for Technology Companies
Advised and acted on behalf of multiple tech companies and venture capital investors, in connection with the drafting, negotiation and closing of multiple venture capital investments, including Series A & B Financings.
Nigerian Market Entry for Fintech Unicorn
Advised a leading fintech unicorn on market entry into Nigeria, including regulatory compliance, obtaining all necessary licenses, and establishing local operations in accordance with Nigerian legal and commercial frameworks.
Insights & Updates
When Should Liability Caps Be Applied – Before or after Set-Off ?
Technology contracts frequently include liability caps. For example, a technology vendor might agree that “no more than 12 months’ fees” can be claimed. But complications often arise when both parties have contractual claims against each other. Should the parties set off their claims first and then apply the liability cap to the net amount? Or should the cap bite on each party’s liability separately, with set-off only after the cap has reduced one side’s claim?
Cross-Border Data Transfers in Nigeria – U.S. SaaS Companies
For DPOs and privacy counsel of U.S. SaaS companies and Nigerian customers, one big challenge is ensuring lawful cross-border data transfers. This article explains the rules and what NDPA compliance for U.S. SaaS companies requires in practice.
Nigeria Issues 2024 Online Trust and Safety Compliance Report
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released the 2024 Compliance Report on the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries (CoP for ICSPs/IIs).
Technical and Organizational Measures- A Primer
Technical measures are the technological controls used to protect personal data. On the other hand, organizational measures are the internal policies, governance frameworks, and cultural practices that ensure personal data is processed responsibly
Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria: Key Regulatory Considerations
A recent report by Google titled "Our Life With AI: From Innovation to Application" suggests that generative AI adoption in emerging markets is significantly higher than global averages. Within that context, we examine some regulatory touch points within the emerging legal framework for artificial intelligence services in Nigeria.
Are U.S. Foreign SaaS Corporations Regulated by Nigeria?
We think that the African SaaS market is already significantly larger than commonly cited figures suggest. While some sources estimate it at around $3.5 billion in 2023, we believe this substantially understates actual consumption.
Online Safety Act: Age Verification and Data Reuse
The risk of reuse of age verification data is conceivable
Online Trust & Safety in Nigeria: An Overview
In Nigeria, the regulatory landscape surrounding online trust and safety is anchored primarily in the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms & Internet Intermediaries (the “Code”). This framework defines the rules that digital platforms must follow, with specific obligations
Nigeria Data Privacy Law 2025: NDPA & GAID Guide
In March 2025, NDPC issued the General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025, an operational rulebook that consolidates how the Act applies in practice and introduces detailed rules
New Online Lending Regulations in Nigeria by FCCPC
The FCCPC is saying, if you are a digital lender and your business or partnerships do not meet certain minimum standards, we would not let you start the business or enter/continue that partnership agreement. If you have already commenced business, we would stop you from continuing to do business, until you meet our standards. This is a very high bar and commendable.
Nigeria's Open Banking: Data Access Considerations
As Nigeria transitions to an Open Banking regime, we anticipate a wave of fintech innovation driven by secure and regulated access to customer data. While this access presents significant opportunities for product development, it is governed by strict regulatory safeguards. In this update, we outline key considerations for Fintechs seeking to responsibly and lawfully leverage open banking APIs to access customer data.
How Nigerian Hotels can Avoid Copyright Lawsuits Over Music & Broadcasts
A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting in Nigerian hotels, clubs, restaurants and entertainment centres