Tag Archives: Nigeria

Nigeria IP Enforcement by Customs and NAFDAC: Protecting Your Brand

Nigeria Customs: Stacks of containers in seaport in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is a paramilitary organization under the Federal Ministry of Finance, with the task of regulating and facilitating trade, collecting revenue, and protecting the Nigerian economy. Its growing responsibilities include Nigeria’s IP enforcement, with a particular focus on activities at the country’s borders. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration […]

Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP in Nigeria’s Creative Economy

A collage representing creative industries in Nigeria, including music, fashion, books, film, and the Nigerian flag

The Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy is transforming the face of Africa’s economy and cultural influence. From the rhythms of Afrobeats to the magic of Nollywood, this sector showcases the growing importance of IP in Nigeria’s Creative Economy, becoming one of the country’s biggest exports and most powerful tools for economic growth […]