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Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors has secured a landmark judgment on image rights in Nigeria.

The case is Ndidi-Amaka Odogwu v. Quilox Restaurant and Bar Limited.

The Federal High Court held that the unauthorised use of an individual’s photograph for commercial purposes constitutes a violation of the fundamental rights to privacy and dignity as guaranteed under Sections 37 and 34(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

The case arose from the unauthorised use of the plaintiff’s image to promote a nightclub event, which falsely associated her with activities inconsistent with her personal, cultural, and religious identity.

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors successfully represented the plaintiff in the landmark case.

The judgment shapes the development of image rights protection in Nigeria.

The significant victory resulted from collaboration between the firm’s Media, Entertainment, Intellectual Property and Technology Practice led by Isioma Idigbe (Partner) and its Litigation Teams led by Nnamdi Oragwu (Partner).

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Other team members included Adeyinka Abdulsalam (Partner), Decency Nkume (Associate), and Ogooluwa Osilesi (Associate).

The judgment reaffirms constitutional protections for privacy and dignity and provides crucial guidance for businesses and creators on obtaining proper consent before using personal images for commercial gain.

The decision also reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to advancing individual rights and contributing meaningfully to the evolution of Nigerian jurisprudence.

The full case summary is accessible at www.punuka.com.

Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors has received the “Distinguished Support for Risk Management Development in Nigeria Award” by the Chartered Risk Management Institute (CRMI).

The award was presented at CRMI’s Dinner & Award Night held in Lagos.

A Partner, Ebelechukwu Enedah and an Associate, Halima Abdulsalam, represented the law firm at the event.

The firm, in a statement by the management led by Senior Partner Dr Anthony Idigbe (SAN), said the recognition is a significant honour and underscores its ongoing commitment to advancing the practice of risk management in Nigeria.

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It stated: “At PUNUKA, we understand the critical role risk management plays in safeguarding institutions, enhancing regulatory compliance, and building sustainable business resilience.

“Over the years, we have supported and championed initiatives that promote awareness, training, and capacity development across industries.

“As proud members and partners of CRMI, the foremost professional body for risk management in Nigeria, we are dedicated to contributing to its mission of strengthening institutional frameworks for risk governance.

“Through its quarterly roundtables, annual conferences, and knowledge resources, CRMI continues to raise professional standards nationwide, and we are honoured to be part of this progress.

“This award further inspires us to deepen our collaboration with regulators, stakeholders, and the broader business community in Nigeria, embedding robust risk strategies into both the legal and corporate landscape.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to CRMI for this recognition and to our dedicated team and partners whose commitment made this achievement possible.”