Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors

24/09/2026

Congratulations to our Partner and Head of the Media, Entertainment, Intellectual Property & Technology Practice, Isioma Nnenna Alexis Idigbe, on her appointment as a Member of the Monitoring and Evaluation Implementation Committee of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) by the FEDERAL MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY TRADE & INVESTMENT.

The appointment is a recognition of Isioma’s expertise and contributions to Nigeria’s intellectual property ecosystem, and we are proud to see her bring that experience to an important national initiative.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and look forward to the impact of her contributions to the effective implementation of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy.

21/09/2026

14/09/2026

We are pleased to announce that PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors has been named the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year at The African Legal Awards 2026.

This recognition is a significant milestone for the Firm and reflects the experience, expertise and commitment to excellence that have defined our firm for nearly eight decades.

Since our establishment in 1947, we have remained committed to understanding our clients’ needs, providing commercially sound legal solutions and upholding the highest standards of professional service.

This award reflects the collective strength, expertise and dedication of our people, as well as the trust of our clients who continue to place their most important legal matters in our hands.

We thank our clients, colleagues and partners for being part of our journey and for the confidence they continue to place in our firm.

As we celebrate this achievement, we remain guided by the values that define us: PRIDE-IT: Professionalism, Resilience, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, Innovation, Team Spirit.

We look forward to building on our legacy and continuing to deliver excellence in legal practice

25/08/2026

To all our Muslim Ummah, may the light of the Prophet Muhammad's life fill your hearts with faith, love, peace and kindness.

18/08/2026

Our Partners NNAMDI ORAGWU, Onyeka Ehiwuogwu and Gloria Ogwu; Senior Associate Lovelyn Aniekwe and Associates, Adefisayo Ajayi and Japhet Olayemi, will represent the firm at the Nigerian Bar Association HQ Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt from August 21 to August 23, 2026.

If you will be attending the conference, we would be delighted to connect and engage in meaningful conversations with you. Please contact us at [email protected]

07/08/2026

Has the limitation period for tax assessments in Nigeria changed?

The Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 may have changed the rules on how far back tax authorities can go.

In this publication, Sir Onyeka Ehiwuogwu, Decency Ụ Nkume and Emmanuel Ikedinobi examine the TAT’s decision in Ecobank Nigeria Ltd. v. Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service and explore the implications of the new “deliberate misstatement” exception under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025.

The question now is: how far can a tax authority go, and what must it prove to go beyond the limitation period?

Read our recent publication:https://punuka.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HAS-THE-LIMITATION-PERIOD-FOR-TAX-ASSESSMENTS-IN-NIGERIA-CHANGED-corrected.pdf

07/08/2026

SMDF EMERGE: Funding the First Mile of Nigerian Mining

Nigeria’s mining sector is entering a new phase of opportunity with the launch of SMDF EMERGE, a funding initiative designed to bridge the gap between mineral potential and investment-ready projects.

Our latest publication explores the programme’s funding streams, eligibility considerations, and the key legal and regulatory issues applicants should consider when seeking support.

Read our publication to understand what SMDF EMERGE means for investors, mining companies and researchers.

30/07/2026

Happy birthday to our Senior Partner, Dr. Anthony Idigbe SAN

Wishing you happiness, fulfilment, and continuous success on your special day and throughout the year ahead - from all of us at PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors.

25/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that our Partner and Head of the Media, Entertainment, Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology practice, Isioma Nnenna Alexis Idigbe, has once again been recognised as a Notable Practitioner in Intellectual Property law by IP STARS (Managing IP's rankings publication) 2026.

Her continued recognition by one of the world's leading IP ranking publications also reflects the depth of expertise within our Media, Entertainment, Intellectual Property and Technology Practice, and our firm's commitment to providing commercially focused, world-class legal services that help businesses protect, commercialise, and maximise the value of their intellectual assets.

We congratulate Isioma on this outstanding achievement and remain committed to delivering exceptional legal services that create lasting value for our clients.