Twisted Tongues, Faked Accents and Lost Identity

In 1789, Olaudah Equiano who was captured in Igbo land into slavery described his home town in his memoirs as a nation of dancers, musicians, and poets, He said, every great event is celebrated with public dances, accompanied with songs and music ” Penetration of the Europeans into Africa began in the 1450s when Portuguese […]

“Intellectual Property, Globalisation, and Nigeria’s Economy”

freepik image Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind—literary works, inventions, designs, and symbols used in commerce (World Intellectual Property Organization, 2018). In the 21st century, the global economy is knowledge-based, relying on ideas and innovation rather than land and natural resources (Adebambo, 2018). Technological advancement and the internet have made the world […]

Legal Fees and Justice: What Nigerians Need to Know

Solomon Mamman Jiya Esq., Principal Partner at S.M. Jiya & Co. Citadel Chambers in Minna, Niger State, brings to light an important conversation about the legal profession and the cost of justice in Nigeria. Many Nigerians hold the view that legal fees are too high, but Jiya offers a more nuanced perspective, suggesting that the […]