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INTRODUCTION One of the recent trends in the digital era is that of artificial intelligence, which has caused a deep stir in the various professions in Nigeria, of which the Legal profession is not an exemption. This article therefore, is an analysis of artificial intelligence as a concept, how it has been applied in the legal profession in Nigeria, how it has affected the legal profession in Nigeria so far, and the hope of the legal practice in Artificial Intelligence in times to come. WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE? The word “artificial” is defined as a thing made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural. [1] “Intelligence” on the other hand, is the ability to acquire and the apply knowledge and skill.  Hence, artificial intelligence, is the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings.  Artificial intelligence can also be defined as an intelligen...

INTRODUCTION : We all think we’ve seen all there is in this world, until you come across a mind-blowing history you never could imagine exists. Most of the historical events we’ve never learned about is owing to the fact that someone has never researched on it. This  culture, originating from the European continent would never have been heard, mostly since it's a dying tradition in this day and age, but thanks to a photographer, Jill Peters, who took a special interest in "Burneshas", we can now peak into the lives and stories of the last sworn virgins of Albania.  This article, therefore, is one of those shocking revelation you would ever get in history, as it explains the history of the Sworn Virgins of Balkan, why they switched their sexuality, and whether they still exist in recent times.  Brace up, you’re about to have a very shocking, but exciting read! WHO ARE THE SWORN VIRGINS OF BALKAN? The Burneshas of Albania otherwise known as the “Sworn Virgins of Balkan” are...

INTRODUCTION Underdevelopment has plunged its elongated claws into the beating heart of the Nigerian system, effectively corrupting the life source of the political body and leaving it lifeless. Nigeria has gone through various stages of metamorphosis, but unlike the circle of life where everything moves forward, Nigeria seems to be retrogressing. Resource and economic scarcity, comrade-in-arms, have hammered the final nails into the coffin waiting for the day when Nigeria will finally become a failed state. Therefore, in this article, a comparison will be drawn between the economy of the immediate post-colonial era, and the present Nigeria, including some foreign countries, how demonetization can benefit the Nigerian economy, and the factors of underdevelopment, resource and economic scarcity in Nigeria. UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA According to Walter Rodney, underdevelopment largely consists of two elements: the comparative aspect and the interaction between exploitat...

INTRODUCTION     Basically, you experience sports broadcasting anytime you hear, read, or see something regarding sports through any type of media.   Sports broadcasting is a huge component of the current media world, with almost every major cable network dedicating a specific channel, or group of channels, to popular sporting events, it is important to be knowledgeable in these subject matters and how it can be protected from Infringement. Therefore, if you’d love to learn more about sports broadcasting, methods of sports broadcasting and how to  protect your Intellectual property rights  in sports broadcasting, this article which is an examination of sports in the media will expand your knowledge on the subject. MEANING OF SPORTS BROADCASTING Sports broadcasting is the distribution of sporting events and information via mass media, most prominently through the medium of television, but also through radio and internet avenues. Basically, you’re experienci...

  MEANING :  IPR infringement refers to the unauthorized use, duplication, or sale of materials or products that are legally regarded as protected intellectual property. The definition of infringement depends on the intellectual property right (IPR) that is being disputed. It may be Patent, Copyright, Industrial designs or Trade Secrets. LAWS PROTECTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS INFRINGEMENT Due to its hybrid nature, IPR can be determined by both federal and state law. Federal laws pertaining to infringement remain the same throughout the country, but state laws may vary from one state to another. Copyrights and patents are under the protection of the federal law, violation of these rights is defined by the same laws. These statutes generally define IPR as the unauthorized production, use, or sale of protected IP. On the other hand, trademarks and trade secrets are both under the protection of federal and state law, which is also known as common law.  The laws protecti...