PatentsAfrica
Nigeria’s creative and technology industries have long struggled to convert intellectual property into capital due to lenders’ demand for physical collateral. The proposed Intellectual Property Securitisation Framework seeks to recognize copyrights, patents, trademarks, and licensing revenues as valuable assets for fi…
Monday, July 13, 2026
AI & IPAfrica
Nigeria has achieved notable reforms in its intellectual property (IP) framework, yet stakeholders highlight that maintaining and accelerating this progress is critical. The reforms aim to bolster innovation, protect creators, and attract investment, but challenges remain in implementation and enforcement. Industry le…
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
PolicyAfrica
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to integrate Africa's markets, potentially becoming the world's largest free trade zone. Nigeria, a key participant, stands to benefit significantly, especially in its intellectual property (IP) sector. While AfCFTA's Phase II negotiations on Intellectual Property…
Wednesday, September 22, 2021