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Rev. (Dr.) C.J.A. Uwemedimo & Commandclem Nigeria Ltd v. Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited

April 16, 2026 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Rev. (Dr.) C.J.A. Uwemedimo & Commandclem Nigeria Ltd v. Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited Court: Court of AppealJudgment Delivered: Tuesday, December 8, 2009Citation: 52 NIPJD [CA. 2009] 22/2000Suit No.: CA/C/15/2009Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS: Counsel: Dr. […]

Current Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

April 6, 2026 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

The Supreme Court of Nigeria is the highest court in the country. It is composed of the Chief Justice of Nigeria and not more than twenty other justices appointed by the President on the recommendation […]

Copyright Cases in Nigeria: Sale and Possession of Pirated Films

August 16, 2025 Ufuoma Akpotaire Comments Off

Nooktoria Copyright Law Volume 2 Number 8 eDigest (Copyright Infringement Cases in Nigeria: Sale and Possession of Pirated Films and Sound Recordings) Content: The sale of Illegal copies of CDs and DvDs containing local and foreign music […]

Larry Izamoje & Ors v. Hensen Trust Ltd.

August 14, 2025 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Larry Izamoje & Ors v. Hensen Trust Ltd. Court: Court of AppealJudgement delivered on: Thursday, May 24, 2012Citation: 55 NIPJD [CA. 2012] 601/2007Suit No.: CA/L/601/2007Jurisdiction: Nigeria BEFORE THEIR LORDSHIPS:KUMAI BAYANG AKAAHS, J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead […]

Masterpiece Investment Ltd. v. Worldwide Business & Ors.

August 14, 2025 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Masterpiece Investment Ltd. v. Worldwide Business & Ors. Court: Federal High CourtSuit No.: FHC/L/120/91Citation: 40 NIPJD [FHC. 1997] 120/1991Jurisdiction: Nigeria Judgement delivered by: Justice Odunowo I. ISSUES FOR DETERMINATION II. SUMMARY OF CASE AND JUDGEMENT […]

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Godwin Kadiri

August 14, 2025 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Godwin Kadiri Charge No.: FHC/B/43C/2010Date: Delivered on December 17, 2012Judge: Justice A. A. OkekeCourt: Federal High Court, AbujaCitation: 53 NIPJD (FHC. 2012) B/43C/2010 Charge: Broadcast Piracy – Piracy of Broadcast Rights […]

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Dominion Kalu

August 14, 2025 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Dominion Kalu Charge No.: FHC/ABJ/CR/12/2012Date: Delivered on March 28, 2012Judge: Justice Adamu BelloCourt: Federal High Court, Abuja, NigeriaCitation: 55 NIPJD (FHC. 2012) ABJ/CR/12/2012 Appearances: A.T. Kohol Esq., DPP, with S. Dimowo […]

Global Soap & Detergent Industries Ltd v. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

Global Soap & Detergent Industries Ltd v. NAFDAC

August 13, 2025 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Global Soap & Detergent Industries Ltd v. National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Court: Court of AppealJudgement Delivered on: Wednesday, April 13, 2011Citation: 54 NIPJD [CA. 2011] 13/2007Suit No.: CA/IL/13/2007Jurisdiction: Nigeria […]

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Oba Okechukwu

August 13, 2025 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Oba Okechukwu Charge No.: FHC/ABJ/CR/56/2012Date: Delivered on October 23, 2012Judge: Justice A. Abdu-KafaratiCourt: Federal High Court, Abuja, NigeriaCitation: 55 NIPJD (FHC. 2012) ABJ/CR/56/2012 BETWEEN: NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION …………………………………. COMPLAINANT AND OBA OKECHUKWU […]

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Emordi Henry Chukwuma

August 13, 2025 Nooktoria Legal Resource Comments Off

Nigerian Copyright Commission v. Emordi Henry Chukwuma Court: Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial DivisionSuit No.: FHC/ABJ/CR/90/13Date of Judgment: 19 June 2013Judge: Hon. Justice A. R. Mohammed Parties: Issues Background The Nigerian Copyright Commission charged one […]