Category: Advertising Law

The Exclusive Powers of Local Government to Regulate Outdoor Advertising in Nigeria: A Review of the Federal High Court’s Decision in Massilia Motors Limited -v- Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (unreported Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1044/2025, judgment delivered on 7 November 2025)

Introduction Since the Federal High Court of Nigeria delivered its judgment in Digi Bay Limited & 2 Others -v- Attorney General of the Federation & Anor on 29 April 2025, by upholding the powers of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria to regulate advertising in Nigeria, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) increased its…

December 3, 2025
A REVIEW OF THE ADVERTISING REGULATORY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA’S (ARCON) 2023 VETTING GUIDELINES

INTRODUCTION The Advertising Standards Panel, established under the provisions of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (“ARCON”) Act, introduced the 2023 Vetting Guidelines to regulate advertisements and marketing communications for products and services in Nigeria. The Advertising Standards Panel acts as a watchdog for consumers, and it is tasked with ensuring that advertisements conform to…

August 24, 2025

The Exclusive Powers of Local Government to Regulate Outdoor Advertising in Nigeria: A Review of the Federal High Court’s Decision in Massilia Motors Limited -v- Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (unreported Suit No. FHC/L/CS/1044/2025, judgment delivered on 7 November 2025)