Publications

Getting the Deal Through – Gaming Nigeria
Getting the Deal Through In Nigeria, gambling is conducted according to laid-down legislation on gambling that is referred to as

NIGERIA POST-COVID 19: EFFECTS, OUTLOOK AND PROSPECTS
“SARS-COV-2” or “COVID-19”, is probably the most significant global event in the last 100 years and has caused a monumental

Africa’s Gaming Market and the post Covid-19 era
While Africa has avoided as devastating an impact from novel coronavirus (Covid-19) as Europe, North America and Asia, its effects

FRAMEWORK FOR THE REGULATION OF THE NIGERIAN CRYPTO ASSETS MARKET
1. INTRODUCTION It is undeniable that there is a Nigerian Crypto Assets Market (“Crypto Assets Market”), which is part of the

Nigerians in the Square Mile – A Guide to Foreign Investments
Nigerians in the Square Mile – A Guide to Foreign Investments In the last decade, the Nigerian creative industry has

Gaming Law (Chambers)
Chambers Global Practice Guide Definitive global law guides offering comparative analysis from top-ranked lawyers. https://lawallianz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Gaming-Law.pdf

Lagos to become Las Vegas of Africa
Global Gaming Africa has announced plans to co-host the maiden Lagos International Poker Tournament as part of an initiative to

Maikori: With ICE Africa, gaming will never be the same
With the maiden edition of ICE Africa proving a resolute success, Yahaya Maikori, partner at Law Allianz and founder of

ICE Africa Champion Yahaya Maikori shines a light on the industry
For the second edition of ICE Africa this October, Clarion Gaming has launched a new initiative designed to champion key

THE NIGERIAN CREATIVE ECONOMY: ITS HISTORY TO DATE AND CURRENT TRENDS
KEYNOTE/POSITION STATEMENT DELIVERED by YAHAYA MAIKORI [Partner LawAllianz ] AT THE EUROPEAN UNION NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF CULTURE’S CLUSTER REGIONAL MEETING

AFRICA REGULATORY ROUND-UP – IS THERE A CASE FOR A PAN-AFRICAN GAMING REGULATION?
As the African market continues to attract the attention of international operators, there is a growing demand for pan-African regulation,

African Regulatory Round-up: Pan-African Regulation
As the African market continues to attract the attention of international operators, there is a growing demand for pan-African regulation,

Maikori: A guide on how to secure an African partner
It is universally accepted, writes Yahaya Maikori, gaming lawyer at Lagos-based Law Allianz, that for any business to thrive in a

African Regulatory Round-up: Building a Picture of the Legal Landscape
In the second part of his deep dive into key regulatory reforms being made in a number of African jurisdictions,

OVERVIEW OF COMPARATIVE STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
1. Introduction Any international discussion of trademarks protection regime today must stem from the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual

THE NIGERIAN CREATIVE INDUSTRY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT
1. BASIC FACTS AND FIGURES One thing is crystal clear: there is an abundance of talent in Nigeria and from Nigeria.

African Regulatory Round-up
Law Allianz founder Yahaya Maikori looks at the established and emerging regulatory frameworks in a number of key African markets.

Legally speaking: Blockchain and cryptocurrency in Nigeria
Blockchain technology “aligns perfectly” with Nigeria’s informal financial culture, writes Yahaya Maikori, partner at Lagos-based Law Allianz. The government should

Botswana: Distilling best bidders from ‘fly-by-night’ opportunists
A simple matter of one delayed application has left the bidding process for Botswana’s National Lottery postponed for over a

Blockchain primed to plug Africa’s infrastructure deficit
From streaming content to intra-African trade, blockchain technology is set to transform Africa, says gaming and eCommerce lawyer, Yahaya Maikori.