News & Updates

The Enactment of the Nigerian Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act

February 22, 2019

Indeed, monopoly hinders the growth of any sector of an economy or any market where it subsists, particularly an emerging market like Nigeria.

Jackson, Etti & Edu Shortlisted for MIP’s 2019 EMEA Regional Award

February 19, 2019

Jackson, Etti & Edu is on a run to receiving Managing IP Firm of the Year Regional Award for Africa.

JEE Recognised as Best IP Advisor in Africa at Innovation & IP Forum and Awards

February 13, 2019

Jackson, Etti & Edu wins ‘Best IP Advisor, Africa’ 2019 Award

NIRA Appoints Uwa Ohiku as a Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) Expert

February 8, 2019

Jackson, Etti & Edu Retains Gold Tier Status in the 2019 WTR 1000 Rankings

February 7, 2019

For the 4th consecutive year, Jackson, Etti & Edu has been recognised in Nigeria as the only law firm in Gold Tier category in World Trademark Review's (WTR) guide to international trade mark practice, the WTR 1000.

New Nigerian Passport with 10 Year Validity: Any Benefit?

January 21, 2019

True to its promise in 2018, the Federal Government of Nigeria has now launched the new Nigerian e-passport with 10 years validity. The ceremony was performed by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, 15th January 2019.

Afrexim’s Silver Jubilee Anniversary and Superlative Conference: JEE Takeaways

August 29, 2018

Afrexim, the premier pan-African multilateral financial institution exclusively devoted to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary on the back of its thought-provoking and ground-breaking conference themed ‘Eximbanking for an Emergent Africa: The next 25 years’.

Jackson, Etti & Edu shortlisted in six categories for Law Digest Africa Awards 2018

August 28, 2018

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The Introduction of Patient’s Bill of Rights by the Consumer Protection Council: Impact on the Enforcement of Patient’s Rights under the Nigerian Healthcare System

August 15, 2018

The recent launch by the Consumer Protection Council (“CPC”), in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Health, of a Patient’s Bill of Right (“PBoR”) has received lots of encomiums, particularly amongst health sector enthusiasts.

Introduction of Biometric Data Enrolment with Fees for Travellers on Visa On Arrival

June 19, 2018

Further to a directive by the Federal Ministry of Interior in late 2017 on a planned phased introduction of Nigerian Biometric Visas, the Nigerian Immigration Service has begun the implementation of this directive by the introduction of compulsory biometric data enrolment for Nigerian Visas issued on arrival (VoA) with effect from June 13th, 2018.

Jackson, Etti & Edu wins 4 Appellate Decisions that impact on Trademark Protection for Brand Owners

May 18, 2018

In a spate of four appellate decisions, the Court of Appeal and the Federal High Court, agreeing with the submissions and contention of JEE, have further strengthened the Nigerian trademark jurisprudence in relation to fundamental issues of importance to local and international brand owners.

Senate passes CAMA (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill 2018

May 15, 2018

The Companies and Allied Matters (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2018 (“Bill”) was passed by the Nigerian Senate on 15th May 2018.