Nigeria: Fashola Orders Sealed Kalu's House Re-Opened

FORMER Governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, and Lagos State government, Tuesday, disagreed over the reason for the sealing of Kalu's property in Park View Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Meantime, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has ordered that the house be reopened.
While Kalu's aide linked the sealing of the house to the criticism of Fashola by Kalu over the deportation of 72 residents of Lagos, who are of South East origin, the Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Media, Hakeem Bello, said he believed the action has nothing to do with the alleged deportation of Igbos from Lagos.

According to him; "Fashola's administration has no time for trivial matters."
Emeka Obasi reacts
Reacting to the sealing of the Park View house of Kalu, his Special Adviser, Media, Emeka Obasi, said it was done as a revenge for the criticism of Kalu, who is the Coordinator of Njiko Igbo, a group fighting the cause of the South East.

Obasi said the property had been there for several years and that sealing it after just two weeks of his boss criticsing Fashola over the deportation issue was an indication that there was more to it.
Obasi said Kalu was not the only Igbo to have suffered such fate in Lagos State "after the wicked and ungodly act of deporting legitimate residents of Lagos State."

He added, "Why is it that it is now that the property is being sealed, barely two weeks after my boss disagreed with the action of Fashola? We maintain our stand and this will not distract us from fighting for the people.

"The action of the Lagos State Government remains unconstitutional because every citizen of Nigeria has a right to live in any part of the country. Fashola should remember that the Igbo community constitutes about 35 per cent of registered voters in Lagos State and they should be treated like they matter in the scheme of things."

Hakeem Bello comments
The Special Adviser to Governor Babatunde Fashola on Media, Hakeem Bello, when contacted, said he could not give any details on the development as he had not been briefed on the matter.
He, however, said that if the owner of the building had committed an infraction against any of the state laws, he or she should be ready to be sanctioned when the long arms of the law finally caught up with the him or her.

" I don't think it has anything to do with the alleged deportation of Igbos from Lagos. Fashola's administration has no time for trivial matters," he said.

Intellectual Property Marketplace Analysis

As the areas of trademarks and patent continue to expand, there is increasing demand from stakeholders for firmer intellectual property protection. Counterfeiting remains a problematic issue, and lawyers are relentlessly arguing for improved regulation of IP protection and enforcement. Such reforms would reassure international corporations of the opportunities for growth that exist in the region. Our research recognises 19 practitioners who are leaders in their field.

Jackson Etti & Edu provides a wide range of services in the area, and sees three of its lawyers listed in this chapter. Uwa Ohiku leads the intellectual property department and is a “renowned specialist” in the field. Her expertise covers trademarks in particular, and clients include prominent blue chip international organisations based in the US and the UK. Lookman Durosinmi-Etti, a senior partner at the firm, comes widely recommended for his “wealth of experience” in the sector and continues to act as a valued consultant to UN development projects on IP in the region. The “superb” Koye Edu has a multifaceted practice and provides “expert advice” on intellectual property protection.

Three practitioners from Abdulai Taiwo & Co are selected for inclusion. Ladi Taiwo is an “outstanding innovator” in the field and clients benefit from his “in-depth knowledge” of the discipline. Ayo Kusamotu is recognised by peers for his “unique expertise” in intellectual property and the internet, whilst Abdul-Rasheed Sadiq has a practice which offers “real value” to clients.

Allan & Ogunkeye is represented by two lawyers in this section. Obatosin Ogunkeye receives widespread acclaim from peers in the field, and his abilities as a litigator in trademarks, industrial designs and patent matters are “hugely respected”. Marlies Allan is recommended as a “first-rate” IP practitioner and is currently the president of the Nigerian group of the International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property.

Mark Mordi of Aluko & Oyebode is an “excellent negotiator”, having developed a successful practice brokering out of court settlements in IP enforcement matters. In the same area, he is a “formidable litigator”, and has successfully represented an array of clients including multinational pharmaceutical companies. Joining him is Uche Nwokocha, a “vital member” of the firm’s IP team who is recognised by clients as a “foremost authority on various intellectual property issues”, ranging from patents and designs to technology transfer agreements.

Chief GO Sodipo & Co’s managing partner Bankole Sodipo is highly rated in our research, which reflects his status as a “true authority on Nigerian intellectual property law”. Sodipo is president of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Nigeria, which collaborates with the government and private sector in lobbying for reform of IP rights.

Olugboyega Kayode at David Garrick Kayode & Co is “vastly experienced” in Nigerian intellectual property law, having advised both local and international corporations on the protection, licensing and enforcement of their IP rights.

Lara Kayode is the founding partner of O Kayode & Co, and is well known for her “forensic attention to detail” in relation to IP disputes. She has a practice that covers all aspects of intellectual property law, with particular emphasis on industrial property, IP protection and mediation.

At AELEX, Theophilus I Emuwa is praised for “delivering commercially-focused solutions” to clients in the realm of IP law matters, and has a “dynamic” practice that includes advising multinational entities on IP enforcement in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Mena Ajakpovi handles the intellectual property portfolio at Abraham & Co and is an “esteemed practitioner” in the field. Ajakpovi has a “stellar skillset” which covers IP registration and enforcement and he sits on a sub-committee on trademarks and trade names at the International Trademark Association.

Managing partner at Stillwaters Law Firm, Afam Nwokedi stands out for his “high-profile work” in the patent and design, trade marks and copyright sectors.

At Chuma Anosike & Co, principal partner Chuma Anosike possesses “industry-leading” expertise in the area of pharmaceutical intellectual property, and displays “admirable adaptability” in representing globally placed clients from multiple industries.

Adepetun Caxton-Martins Agbor & Segun’s Afolabi Caxton-Martins is recommended “without question” and is a “go-to name” for legal consultation on trademarks disputes.

Sam Okagbue of George Ikoli & Okagbue merits inclusion for his “steadfast commitment” to meeting clients’ needs in the areas of patents and trademarks.

Source

Lagos House Plans Emergency Telephone Numbers

LAGOS - The Lagos State House of Assembly has held a public hearing over the proposed Emergency Command and Control Centre.

Commenting on the bill, the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Security, and Publicity, Hon Segun Olulade, explained that the purpose of the centre is to provide emergency telephone numbers for members of the public in times of emergency. He listed the numbers as 676,112.

He added that the centre is to facilitate quick and efficient response to accidents, emergencies and disasters.

Continue..

Lovely 5 Bedroom Detach House for Sale in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria

Beautiful 5 Bedroom Detach House for Sale in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria
Posted by aproglobalng Posted on Jul - 4 - 2013 0 Comment

5 Bedroom detached House
with Boys Quarters, Swimming Pool,
Sound Systems in all rooms
at Bashorun Okusanya Street,
Lekki Phase 1,
Lagos, Nigeria

N170Million asking price.

For serious inquiries, please call;

APRO GLOBAL REALTY
Email:
info@aproglobalng. com

Tel: 01-7620139
Mobile: 08051595336,08029481639
07063822217

BB PIN: 29BC00D4

‘How govt’s policy, funding may further boost housing sector'

AGAINST the background of Nigeria's strategic spot, environment and topography, stakeholders have advised the Federal Government to intensify incentives to property designers to enhance the property sector.

 Talking in Abuja when his business, Brains and Hammers (an indigenous real-estate company), obtained FESADEB Communications'Best True House Progress Organization in 2012 award, the Managing Director, Umar Abdullahi, said that government's responsibility was critical to handling property and real-estate challenges.

  One other person was the Primary Executive Official of Melvorich Nigeria Limited, Melvin Udo, whose business is in to structure and electrical installation.

  Abdullahi identified sufficient infrastructure development, individual fund initiatives, public-private partnership, good property plan implementation and decrease curiosity prices for mortgage as incentives that could support government obtain progress in the push to change the sector.

  He advised government to lessen bottlenecks in mortgage accessibility readily available for house owners. 

  Based on him, “there's a limit as to the individual designers like Brains and Hammers can provide in infrastructure as part of their corporate social responsibility.

  “The challenges to lot of property designers, specially in Abuja, include that the land designated in their mind are often off the road, off option of fundamental amenities. We are in to real-estate development largely for residential houses and we have constructed home that are nearing completion in the Federal Capital Territory.

  “We were nominated and won the FESADEB “Best True House Progress Organization in 2012” award adhering to a review following lots of companies put in for the awards. But three companies were nominated and, luckily, our organization was picked since the best.”

  He added: “Appropriately, our goal is usually to be a benchmark for your residential structure industry. We aim to be the actual property creator that different designers copy, both in terms of our true conclusion items, and administration and organization approach.”

Lagos Property: A well structured house for sale in ikotun lagos

NGN 55,000,000  negotiable	Bedrooms : 5	Bathrooms : 5
3,celestial road igando  234 View Map	Size (m2) : 400	Year Built : 2001
Code : 07033181041 - properties	Lot (meters) : 120 X 240	Land Size (hectares) : 3.00

Description

the house is very close to the the road, it has twelve shops on a Conner piece, the interior of the building is en suit with all modern design such as tiles,kitchen cabinet,nice roof,etc both the interior and exterior is full of necessary facilities such as electricity,water etc the place is fully developed.the building can be use for residential purpose and commercial purposes such as: bank,company etc..