PatentsAfrica
Nigeria’s Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) via SMEDAN, aiming to empower SMEs by facilitating intellectual property protection. This initiative seeks to transform Nigerian businesses’ ideas and innovations into commercial assets, foste…
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
PatentsGlobal
The Nigerian Federal Government is intensifying efforts to leverage intellectual property as a catalyst for economic development, investment, and job creation. Through collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the rollout of the Industrial Property Administration System (IPAS), Nigeria…
Thursday, May 28, 2026
PatentsAfrica
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is inaugurating its first office in Sub-Saharan Africa, located in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a strategic milestone for the country’s intellectual property landscape. This development aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening IP protections, combating piracy, an…
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
PatentsAfrica
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has unveiled the National Intellectual Property Policy & Strategy (NIPPS), aiming to reform the country’s IP framework and harness Geographical Indications (GIs) to boost intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) IP Protocol…
Thursday, January 15, 2026