April 16, 2026

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Nigeria

Arbitration has become an increasingly preferred mechanism for resolving commercial disputes in Nigeria, particularly in sectors such as oil and gas, energy, construction, finance, and infrastructure. […]
April 16, 2026

An analysis of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Central Bank of Nigeria v Inagua Frankline Ochife & 3 Ors., 12 NWLR (Pt. 2000) 1

Garnishee proceeding is the process for enforcing a judgment sum through the seizure or attachment by the judgment creditor, of the sums available to a judgment […]
April 9, 2026

Do You Know Nollywood May Be Entering a New Era of Film Financing?

Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry, produces over 2,500 films annually, making it one of the most prolific globally. However, many producers have historically lacked access to structured institutional […]
March 13, 2026

Governance Structures Every Investment-Ready Organization Must Have

Every entrepreneur dreams of attracting investment; the capital that can accelerate growth, expand markets, and transform targets into results. Yet many organizations struggle to secure external […]
March 6, 2026

From Courtroom to Clemency: The Story Behind Jackson v The State

The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the case of Jackson v. State elicited significant social media reaction, mostly due to the public’s perception of […]
February 26, 2026

Data Compliance Playbook for Handling Chidren’s Data

This Children’s Data Compliance Playbook sets out the principles, obligations, and operational controls governing the processing of children’s personal data by different stakeholders. The purpose of […]
February 24, 2026

Has my IP been stolen?

Did you know that not every act of copying amounts to theft or infringement? So, before you ask your lawyer to send a cease-and-desist letter, it’s […]
February 8, 2026

Hamu Legal’s Intellectual Property Report 3.0

Intellectual property continues to sit at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and economic growth. As creative output, digital products, and technology-driven businesses expand across Nigeria and […]
January 16, 2026

SEC Raises Minimum Capital Requirements: What Capital Market Operators Must Do Before June 2027

Date of Circular: 15 January 2026 Compliance Deadline: 30 June 2027 The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Circular revising the Minimum Capital (MC) […]