“Intellectual innovation could only occur in the kind of tolerant societies in which sometimes outrageous ideas proposed by highly eccentric men would not entail a violent response against ‘heresy’ and ‘apostasy.” Joel Morky, American Economic Historian. Introduction In 2015, Tanzanian authorities revealed that between 2009 and 2014, as much as 67,000 elephants were lost to […]

INTRODUCTION Technology is ever-evolving, and the parameters of determining what the latest technology is are constantly shifting. The issues for discussion during these technological shifts are as well constantly changing. Today, the technology we have has given rise to discussions about data protection, Cyber Security, and the rights of Robots vis a vis employee rights. […]

PAPER BY: O. M. Atoyebi, SAN  INTRODUCTION  The Nigerian Local Content Development and Enforcement Commission Bill, 2020, (the “Bill”) is seeking to repeal the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Act, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”). This shortsighted initiative emerged out of the misconstrued perception of the true purpose behind the issuance of the Executive Order 03 signed by the President […]

By: O. M. Atoyebi, SAN  The world has never been more ignited in recent times for survival than at the end of 2019 and the launch of 2020 through to the mid-year and still counting. For many, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic projected a rather unannounced arrival of end-time. While the world is still adjusting to the disease and fighting to curb it, unfortunately, COVID-19 has triumphed in disrupting the entire […]

The O. M. Atoyebi, SAN Legal Tech Challenge was targeted at Law students in Nigeria, with disruptive and innovative ideas. The Firm’s aim is to help bring these ideas to fruition by supporting and providing seed funding. The Challenge had several participants with over 200 submissions. Due to the rigorous selection process as well as […]