Technology, Media & Digital Economy
Balogun Harold provides comprehensive legal counsel across Africa's technology, media, and digital economy sectors, with particular expertise in emerging technologies, digital media, and innovative business models. Our team serves technology start-ups, established tech companies, media organizations, gaming companies, and digital platforms navigating Nigeria's rapidly evolving digital landscape and international expansion opportunities. We specialize in technology law across African markets, advising on intellectual property protection, data privacy compliance, regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies, and cross-border digital transactions. Our digital media expertise covers content licensing, advertising regulation, and platform liability, while our technology practice addresses AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and cybersecurity challenges. With deep experience in Nigeria's tech ecosystem and international digital markets, we understand the unique regulatory, cultural, and commercial dynamics of Africa's digital transformation. Our team provides strategic counsel that balances innovation with compliance, helping technology and media companies scale while managing legal risks and protecting intellectual property in competitive global markets.
Our technology, media & digital economy practice combines deep industry knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise, serving clients across Nigeria and Africa. We understand the unique regulatory and commercial challenges facing businesses in this sector and provide strategic counsel that helps clients navigate complex legal landscapes while achieving their business objectives. Our team delivers practical, business-focused solutions that protect client interests while facilitating growth and innovation. We work with leading corporations, financial institutions, and investors to structure transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage legal risks effectively.
With extensive experience representing clients in technology, media & digital economy matters, Balogun Harold has established itself as a trusted advisor in this sector. Our team's deep understanding of Nigerian law, combined with international best practices, enables us to provide strategic guidance that helps clients maintain competitive advantage while ensuring regulatory compliance. We work closely with clients to develop comprehensive legal strategies that align with their business goals and support long-term success in Nigeria's dynamic market. Our approach emphasizes proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning, enabling clients to make informed decisions and achieve their business objectives.
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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
Twitter Suspension in Nigeria: Some Key Policy & Legal Considerations for Web Platforms
Nigeria has no legal or regulatory construct similar to Section 230 (c) (1) & (2)[1]. The implication is that, providers of interactive computer services (“Platforms”) will likely be treated by ..
Six Operational & Time-Critical Takeaways From Nigeria's Open Banking Regulations
Nigeria's Central Bank deserves some commendation for publishing a well thought-out Open Banking Framework. Here are 6 (six) compliance/operational and time-cri...
Why Would Nigerian Courts Disagree with the Nigerian Central Bank on Cryptocurrency Regulation?
One may disagree with the approach of the Central Bank of Nigeria to regulating cryptocurrencies but Nigerian courts are not likely disagree. Here are 3 reasons why
The Safeboda Data Privacy Breach Decision: Some Key Takeaways
The latest decision by the data privacy regulator in Uganda[1] (NITA-U) is instructive for technology companies in Nigeria, for the NITDA[2] and for data privacy regulators across Africa.
S.E.C. Crowdfunding or Venture Capital Financing - Which One Works?
Perhaps, one of the most important decisions you can make as a Nigerian founder/business owner is that decision around the type of investor from whom to raise money and ...
Nigeria’s New Sandbox for Fintech Companies & Banks: What Fintechs Need to Know
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has finalised plans to introduce a regulatory sandbox for Financial Technology companies (Fintechs) in Nigeria. With the newly proposed Fintech sandbox (CBN Fintech Sandbox/Sandbox)..
Designing a Fintech Compliance Strategy: Strategic Considerations for African Fintechs
We analysed data, facts and legislation surrounding 33[1] regulatory actions taken against financial technology (Fintech) companies by Fintech regulators across Europe, US..
Payment Service Fintech Companies: Competing Fairly with your Merchants?
Payment service fintech companies (PSPs)[1] in Nigeria could be at risk of legal and regulatory liability if they pivot to products or services which are in competition with ..
Has a Founders’ Agreement Lost its Value?
Here are some of things we have learnt. If you are looking for a partner to build a tech business, the contractual foundat...
The Methodology of a Useful Data Privacy Audit - Key Considerations for Nigerian Companies
We recently shared a Data Privacy Compliance update within our client network and would like to share a few points from the update, which is based on a recent data privacy audit that we conducted for a Nigerian company
New Income Tax on Global Technology Companies in Nigeria
Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Alibaba, Netflix, Tencent and other global technology companies will now be subject to income tax in Nigeria. In its 2019 Finance Act ..
Financing Music & Entertainment in Nigeria: Some Strategic Considerations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on July 1, 2019, issued the Modalities for the Implementation of the Creative Financing Industry Initiative (the “Modalities”).