Intellectual Property
Nigerian judge declines to hear Shoprite’s urgent application
A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Monday declined to hear an application seeking to discharge a Mareva injunction barring South African retail company, Shoprite Checkers (PTY) Ltd, from transferring its assets.
France 24 demands withdrawal of footage in Donald Trump campaign clip
Broadcaster France 24 on Saturday demanded the withdrawal of footage from one of its reports on a US demonstration which found its way into a Donald Trump US election campaign clip.
Court stops sale of Shoprite operations in Nigeria
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Nigeria, has made an order stopping Shoprite Checkers (PTY) Limited from disposing of or transferring its assets out of its jurisdiction or to a third party over a $10 million judgment sum.
US: China consulate threatened ‘intellectual property’
Spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus was elaborating on the incident that has strained already tense relations between the two world powers, as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Denmark.
UK accuses Russia of trying to hack, steal coronavirus vaccine data
UK and its allies accused Russian intelligence services on Thursday of attempting to steal information on the development of COVID-19 vaccines through “irresponsible cyberattacks.”
Australia expresses concern over ‘malicious’ cyber attack on hospitals
Australia has expressed concern over “malicious” hacking attacks across the world by cyber criminals and state-based actors targeting hospitals, medical services and facilities as well as crisis response organisations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chamber: US should avoid phased approach in trade talks with Kenya
The United States should work to achieve a single, comprehensive agreement with Kenya that removes barriers to trade and investment, instead of pursuing a phased approach, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said in a document viewed by Reuters.
Federal government nominates Adebambo Adewopo to lead WIPO
The Federal Government has nominated Prof. Adebambo Adewopo, a foremost professor of Intellectual Property to lead the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
Donald Trump: US-China trade deal will be signed on January 15
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Phase 1 of trade deal with China would be signed on Jan. 15 at the White House, though considerable confusion remains about the details of the agreement.
US charges Chinese national with stealing trade secrets
A Chinese national who worked for Monsanto before it was purchased by Bayer AG was charged in St. Louis, Missouri, on Thursday with stealing trade secrets for China, the U.S. Justice Department said.
Nigerian national jailed in US for role in international cyber-fraud
A citizen of Nigeria residing in Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced to 78 months in prison Tuesday for his role in an international cyber fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the...
Liverpool bid to trademark name ‘Liverpool’ is rejected
Liverpool’s controversial application to trademark the name ‘Liverpool’ has been unsuccessful.
NCC advances measures to check pirated books
The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) says it has advanced strategic measures to check circulation of pirated books in the country.
Isolated Donald Trump descends on G7, talking trade war
Japan An isolated President Donald Trump arrived Saturday for the G7 summit in Biarritz bearing threats of tariffs against host France and a decision to deepen his trade war with China, despite fears of x or even global recession.
Donald Trump: US doesn’t need China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, in his Twitter page, said China’s new tariffs creates great opportunity for the U.S. to forge ahead, saying the country does not need China.
US insists no trade deal with China
U.S. president Donald Trump said that, while talks are progressing with Beijing, no deal has been reached for now, as the two countries attempt to resolve an ongoing trade dispute.
Donald Trump declares ‘national emergency’
Donald Trump has declared a "national emergency" as his administration imposed severe sanctions on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
ICT expert tasks government, coys, individuals on security of inventions
A Software Engineer, Gabriel Duke, says inventions which are Intellectual Property (IP) impact everyday life and protecting the rights of the inventions is very vital.
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UN, EU urge media to intensify advocacy against gender violence
The joint EU-UN Spotlight Initiative, on Monday called on the media to intensify advocacy through reportage of violence against women and girls to end the menace in the country.
Tokunbo Abiru proposes antidote for national challenges
Mr Tokunbo Abiru, APC’s candidate for the Lagos East bye-election, has said that quality representation at the National Assembly is an antidote to diverse national development and security challenges.
General Motors abandons Donald Trump’s war against California’s pollution powers
General Motors announced today that it is abandoning Donald Trump’s effort to take away California’s ability to set fuel efficiency standards. The company, along with Fiat Chrysler and Toyota, previously backed Trump’s efforts to roll back fuel efficiency standards.
Speaker: Lagos Assembly to pass 2021 budget before December 31
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, says the 2021 Appropriation Bill currently before the house will be passed before Dec. 31.
We believe it is South East’s turn to produce next president – Ebonyi PDP...
The Elder and major Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday affirmed the belief that it is the turn of the South East to produce President of Nigeria in 2023.
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NCC: We’re collaborating with universities to achieve our mandate
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to increase collaboration with higher institutions of learning across the country in order to transform Nigeria into a full knowledge-based economy.
President Buhari reinstates wrongfully retired whistleblower
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate reinstatement of Maryam Danna who was wrongfully retired in 2016 by the Federal Government.
Speaker Gbajabiamila seeks UN partnership on electoral reforms, others
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Tuesday met with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, where they discussed issues and explored partnership in critical areas.
Christian Eriksen can leave in January – Inter chief
Denmark international Eriksen arrived in Milan last January, billed as the man to provide a creative spark that could prompt a Serie A title challenge at the Giuseppe Meazza.
Paul Onuachu makes Belgian League dream team
Super Eagles and KRC Genk striker Paul Onuachu has been named in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League Dream Team for the first 12 rounds of the campaign.