Omowunmi AbdulKareem is an experienced IT lawyer who can help clients with various legal issues related to running an IT business efficiently and compliantly. He keeps up-to-date with changing global IT laws and regulations. He offers legal services for IT agreements such as cloud computing, software development, and website agreements. He also provides guidance on Nigerian IT laws and regulations.

1. OMOWUNMI ABDULKAREEM
As An IT Attorney
IT changes fast as you well know – a creative idea or concept today can become a
billion dollar company in less than 5 years. IT law has no choice but to adapt, and it
is increasingly difficult to know where you stand legally, particularly when the
internet is involved. Omowunmi has extensive and pragmatic experience in IT law
and knows how to solve your legal issues.
He keeps pace with all of the IT laws, cases, regulations, treaties, conventions,
guidelines, reports, trends and changes across the globe so you know that you’re
dealing with an expert in this area. He also knows that technology and ecommerce
travels across lines on a map – so he can keep your international technology or
online business legal and compliant with the best global practices.
He knows you want results, not legalese. That’s why his focus is on making things
happen the way you want them to.
He could help you:
 run your business efficiently;
 minimize your risk;
 make the most of your IP;
 comply with both local & global laws, regulations, guidelines and best
practices; and
 be investor ready.
You may find below a list of classified agreements you may be interested:
IT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
 Business Continuity Agreement
 Cloud Computing Agreement
 Consultancy Services Agreement (between independent contractor and
client)
 Disaster Recovery Agreement
 Network Security (Penetration Testing) Agreement

2.  ISP Terms and Conditions (for various services)
 IT Services Provision Contract
 IT Consultancy Service Agreement
 IT Services Procurement Agreement
 Outsourcing Agreement
 Mobile App Development Contract
 Platform as a Service (PAAS) Agreement
 Referral Agreement
 Agile Software Development Contract
 Application Service Provider (ASP) Contract
 Cloud Computing / Platform as a Service Agreement
 Channel Partner Agreement
 Domain Name Sale Agreement
 SAAS Reseller Agreement
 Software as a Service (SAAS) Agreement
 Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agreement
 Ethical Hacking (Penetration Testing) Contract
 Game Development Contract
 Managed Services Agreement
 Deliverables-Based IT Service Contract
 Software Development Agreement
 Systems Integration for Software, Hardware & Support Agreement
 Virtualised Services such as Backup Services, Disaster Recovery Services,
Migration Services” (including decommissioning of existing servers and
transfer of applications to Virtual Servers. Model SLAs are included).
IT SUPPLY AGREEMENTS
 Copyright Assignment
 IT Equipment Purchase
 IT Equipment Supply
SOFTWARE LICENCES
 Click-wrap
 Evaluation
 Shrink-wrap

3.  Web-wrap
SUPPORT/MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
 Hardware
 Managed Services
 Service Level (SLA)
 Software
 Third Party Products
IP-Related IT AGREEMENTS
 ASP
 Assignment of IP Rights in Software
 Non-Disclosure
 OEM Licence and Distribution
 SAAS
PARTNERSHIP AGREMEENTS
 Agency
 Distributor
 Introduction or referral agreement
 Reseller
 VAR (Value Added Reseller)
WEBSITE AGREEMENTS
 Advertising on a Website (website owner selling space on website to
advertiser)
 Bulletin Board Usage/Participation Rules
 Disclaimer/Terms of Use of Website
 Lease of a Domain Name
 Linking
 Portal (a.k.a. website shopping mall) Agreement
 Privacy Policy
 Sale of a Domain Name
 Sale of a Website

4.  Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Agreement
 Terms and Conditions of Sale from Website
 Website Acceptable Use Policy
 Website Content Provision Licence
 Website Design and Development
 Website Hosting
 Website Linking Licence
IT/ICT (LEGAL) KITS/PACKAGES
 Website legal package – for anyone setting up or running a website
 Web designer package – for anyone designing a web site
 Jobsite Terms and Conditions – for online recruitment sites
 Social network site legal package – for anyone setting up or running a social
networking website
 Marketing legal package – for brand promotion companies, marketing and PR
agencies
Kindly find below an index or list of some of the IT-related, legal frameworks
applicable in Nigeria
PRIMARY LEGISLATIONS
1. Wireless Telegraphy Act 1990
2. Nigeria Communication Act 2004
SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATIONS
3. Code of Corporate Governance for the Telecommunications Industry 2014
4. Mobile Number Portability - Business Rules & Port Order Processes 2015
5. Regulations on Annual Operating Levy *New* 2014
6. Regulations on Mobile Number Portability *New*2014
7. Regulations on the Registration of Telecoms Subscribers 2011
8. Frequency Pricing Regulations 2004
9. Frequency Pricing Regulations (Amended) 2009
10.Regulations for Type Approval 2008

5. 11.Regulations on Numbering 2008
12.Regulations for Telecommunications Networks Interconnection 2007
13.Regulations for Competition Practices 2007
14.Regulations on Universal Access and Universal Service 2007
15.Consumer Code of Practice Regulations 2007
16.Regulations on Enforcement Processes - 2005
17.Regulations on Quality of Service 2012
18.Regulations on Licensing 2013
19.Regulations on Enforcement Processes - 2013
20.Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations (Draft)
21.Guidelines On Procedure For Granting Approval To Disconnect
Telecommunications Operators 2012
22.Guidelines on Short Code Operation in Nigeria 2011
23.Guidelines on Advertisements & Promotions
24.Guidelines for the Installation of Telecommunications Masts and Towers
2009
25.Guidelines on Commercial Satellite Communications 2008
26.Guidelines for Deployment of Broadband Services on the 5.2-5.9GHz Band
27.Guidelines on Technical Standards for Interconnectivity of Networks
28.Guidelines on Consultations 2007
29.Guidelines on Type Approval 2007
30.Guidelines for the Provision of Internet Service
31.Guidelines on Collocation and Infrastructure Sharing
32.Guidelines for International Access and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
33.Guidelines for Dispute Resolution 2004
34.Arbitration Scheme & Mediation Rules for Interconnection Dispute Resolution
35.Dispute Resolution Panel of Neutrals
36.Guidelines for the Use of 2.4GHz ISM Band for Com 2004
37.Guidelines for SIM Replacement *NEW*
38.Guidelines for Complaint Adjudication (Draft)
39.Guidelines for the Management of Satellite Filings (Draft)

6. 40.Guidelines on Sim Replacement (Draft)
41.Determination Of Voice Interconnection Rates 2013
42.Determination of Dominance in Selected Communications Markets in Nigeria
43.Determination Of Voice Interconnection Rates 2013
44.Determination of Dominance in Selected Markets in Nigeria
45.Determination of Voice & SMS Interconnection Rates 2009
46.Determination of Interconnection Rate 2006
47.Issuance of Direction To Mobile Operators To send A system Generated
Charge after Every Call And SMS
RELATED LEGISLATIONS
1. Copyrights Act 2004
2. Patent and Designs Act 2004
3. Trademarks Act 2004
4. NOTAP Act 2004
5. Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004
6. Companies Income Tax Act 2004 –(Amendment) 2007
7. Immigration Act 2004
8. Insurance Act 2003
9. Stamp Duties Act 2004
10.Cybercrimes Act 2015
11.Terrorism Prevention Act 2011
12.Electronic Transactions Bill
13.Digital & Freedom Bill
14.ICT Regulation Toolkit
15.The General Agreement on Trade in Service
16.WTO Telecommunication Guidelines
17.WTO Reference Paper
18.The Convention & Convention of the International Telecommunication Union
19.International Telecommunication Regulations
20.ECOWAS ICT Guidelines 2006

7. REGULATORY BODIES
PRIMARY
1. Nigeria communication Commission
2. International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
RELATED
3. Nigerian Copyrights Commission
4. Patents’ Registry
5. National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion
6. Corporate Affairs Commission
7. Federal Inland Revenue Services
8. Standard Organization of Nigeria
9. National Bureau of Statistics
10.National Immigration Service
11.ECOWAS
12.The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD’s e-Africa
Commission)
13.World Trade Organization (WTO)
CASE LAW
1. NCC V. Motophone Limited & Anor Suit No.CA/A/189/05 - Challenged
withdrawal of 2G license in the wake of 2G auction of 2001.
2. Blue-Chip v NCC [CA/A/108/2004] – The Suit was instituted in the lower
Court challenging NCC’s refusal to grant the Plaintiff a 3G License during the
5 year exclusivity period granted the four DML operators.
3. Registered Trustees of ALTON & Ors v LASG & Ors [FHC/L/CS/517/2006] An
attempt to usurp the regulatory functions of the NCC by the Lagos State
Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Law 2004 was declared illegal,
null and void. The State Law purported to regulate the
erecting/installation/maintenance of telecoms masts/equipment.

8. 4. NCC V. MTN Appeal No.CA/A/25/2004- Action to review the Interconnect
Rate determination carried out by the NCC.
5. Econet Wireless Nigeria Limited v. NCC- Appeal No. CA/A/83/2004-Action
brought to challenge the Interconnect Rate Determination carried out by the
NCC in December 2004.
6. Celtel & MTN V. NCC Suit No. FHC/L/CS/909- Application for an
Interlocutory Injunction restraining NCC from adopting a proposed
parameter to determine compensations payable by Subscribers for poor
quality of quality.
JURISDICTION
1. FEDERAL HIGH COURT
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