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Beyond the Ballot Box: Why Voters’ Privacy Will Define Trust in Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
Beyond the Ballot Box: Why Voters’ Privacy Will Define Trust in Nigeria’s 2027 Election As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 General Elections, public discourse has understandably focused on electoral credibility, transparency, security, logistics, and the ability of...
Call for Advertisements: Showcase Your Brand in the Historic BNLF 25th Anniversary Publication
The legal and business landscapes across the UK and Nigeria are preparing for a massive milestone. This year, the British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) is celebrating 25 years of strengthening cross-border legal ties, fostering collaboration, and driving impact. In...
PROFILE: HON. YACOOB EKUNDAYO BUSH-ALEBIOSU
Otunba Hon. Yacoob Ekundayo Bush- Alebiosu, popularly known as D-Bush is a humane and optimist for...
NIGERIA: GRUESOME FOOTAGE IMPLICATES MILITARY IN WAR CRIMES
Amnesty International released this video on 5th August, 2014 showing persons alleged to be...
#LawForLayMen hosted by @BarEnclave
On Sunday, 3rd August, 2014, @BarEnclave hosted @ayosogunro to the maiden edition of the...
TIPS FOR BETTER LEGAL DRAFTING SKILLS
“The brief of arguments of the appellants consisted of forty-two pages. It was unnecessarily long,...
WHY YOU NEED A COMPANY SECRETARY
Every Company shall have a gateman Secretary, so says the HR Manager law in Section 293 of The...
LEGAL HURDLES OF REGISTERING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA: TAX PERSPECTIVE
Credits: fearlessforlife.com Nigeria is a developing economy and an economy which recently...
AMENDMENTS TO THE CABOTAGE ACT: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
Credits- google Introduction The establishment of the Coastal and Inland...
THE NEW PENSION ACT: HOPE FOR THE NIGERIAN EMPLOYEE
credit - www.bbc.co.uk A pension is a fixed sum to be paid regularly to a person, typically...
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF BAMIDELE ATURU
The death of Mr Bamidele Aturu has shocked the legal world, his commitment to championing...
WHY I WANT TO BE NBA PRESIDENT By Funke Adekoya SAN
The Nigerian Bar Association is, in my humble opinion, in a state of decline. That is the...
SUE THAT NUSIANCE DUDE
Credits: Google So everyone knows one person or the other who is a complete nuisance, i am sure...
CONFUSED ABOUT TINTED CAR PERMIT?
A citizen confused about the recent Tinted Glass Permit by the Nigeria police said, “I am Confused...
5 TIPS TO BEING A GREAT TRIAL LAWYER
Cross Section of Lawyers at a Call to Bar ceremony Being a great trial lawyer is not an easy task...
RAPE IN LAGOS STATE IS LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Credits: Google As a lawyer and blogger, I come across many reports bothering on sexual crimes. I...
#FREEMUBARAK: A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ISSUE
Mubarak Bala, a self professed atheist has been locked up in a psychiatric ward in Kano because of...
protect sexual violence survivors in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
Do you remember the high profile case of Amina Filali? She was just 16 when she took her own life....
INVESTMENT: TIPS & ADVICE
Dear Valued Investor, In the outgone week, the NSEASI maintained its positive steam although ended...
PICTURES FROM THE BNLF TERRORISM LAW LECTURE 2014
The British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) lecture held on 14th June, 2014 in London. The lecture above...
LAGOS STATE LAW ON CHILD ABANDONMENT
In Nigeria, children’s rights are protected by law and held sacred, not only does the law protect...
2014 LAW REGULATING PUBLIC SMOKING IN LAGOS STATE
Several weeks ago, the Lagos State govt passed a law banning smoking in public places. While some...
BNLF SEMINAR: TERRORISM IN NIGERIA– SAVE THE DATE
British Nigerian Law Forum (BNLF) and Hospital & Prison Action Network (HPAN) invite you to a...
OPINION: TERRORISM; IN LIGHT OF THE TYPICAL NIGERIAN
Initially, the focus of this piece was to highlight a need for the average Nigerian to have a...
IBHARI PRESS RELEASE: URGENT NEED FOR VENEZUELAN JUSTICE SYSTEM
Read online: tinyurl.com/nrwdzhwPortuguese: tinyurl.com/pgzyu26Spanish: tinyurl.com/o7ezdk2...
STATE LIMITATION LAWS CANNOT BAR CLAIMS MADE UNDER OIL PIPELINES ACT
BENSON V. MOBIL PRODUCING NIG UNLIMITED This summary is fully reported at (2014) 3 CLRN. COURT OF...
GET FREE LEGAL ADVICE IN LAGOS
Nigerians are always searching for legal information on various aspects of the law, from issues...
UNLAWFUL DETENTION: CASE STUDY OF CIAXON
Onimisi Ciaxon a.k.a Isiaka Yusuf, aged 32, a member of staff of PHCN who worked at the T-junction...
NIGERIA | AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL | CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AS VIOLENCE ESCALATES IN NORTH- EAST
Group of young men killed in Potiskum, Yobe state, by the security forces following an attack by...
Video: Use Your Power by Amnesty International
NAFDAC; DUTIES & POWERS
If you are Nigerian and you live in Nigeria, you must remember the last time you held up a bottle...
DUTIES OF YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
. The role of a government and its agencies in societies can never be over stated, govt agencies...
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS
Many people have always toyed with the idea of registering their own companies and organisations,...
RIGHTS OF APPEAL FROM THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT
ENLARGEMENT OF RIGHTS OF APPEAL FROM THE DECISIONS OF THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT By...
A BRIEF EXAMINATION TAX PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE IN NIGERIA:
REVISITING TSKJ II CONSTRUCES INTERNACIONALS UNIPESSOAL LDA vs FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE...
DUTIES OF THE NIGERIAN MINISTER OF INTERIOR
The Ministry of Interior is a Federal organ which evolved from the Ministry of Internal Affairs...
REPORT: RICE PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA: HOW IT CAN IMPROVE TRADE, EMPOWER YOUTH & REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT
Nigeria is the world’s, and therefore also inherently, Africa’s most populous black nation with a...
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The National Human Rights Commission was established by the National Human Rights Commission...
“BE AN IMPARTIAL UMPIRE” – HON. DAYO BUSH–ALEBIOSU CHARGES INEC
Ahead of the 2015 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been...
FUEL SCARCITY WAS PREDICTED DESPITE NNPC’S ASSURANCE OF ADEQUATE SUPPLIES
The current hardship of fuel scarcity being experienced by Nigerians could be attributed to...
THE BRITISH NIGERIA LAW FORUM (BNLF)
BNLF is an independent, bi-lateral group which has been internationally established for more than...
19 OFFENCES AGAINST MORALITY
Morality is the belief or recognition that certain behaviours are either “good” or “bad and...
DAYO ALEBIOSU: NON – DOMESTICATION OF TREATIES HURTING OUR ECONOMY
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Treaties and Agreements, Hon.Yacoob Bush-Alebiosu,...
LAW ON REMOVAL OF NIGERIAN CBN GOVERNOR
On Thursday, 20th February, 2014, the Nigerian government announced the suspension of the Central...
PIC: Chief Judge of the Federation, Justice Aloma Muktar GCON (RTD)
Justice Aloma Muktar GCON
PIC: Nigerian Supreme Court
The Nigerian Supreme Court in Session (courtesy: www.supremecourt.gov.ng)
CRIMINAL CODE ON ABUSE OF PUBLIC OFFICE
According to the Criminal Code Act, CAP C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, a "public...
PIC: Hon. Speaker Aminu Tambuwal and Hon. Dayo Alebiosu
Honourable Speaker, House of Representatives Aminu Tambuwal speaking with Hon Dayo Alebiosu during...
ADVERTISE ON THE LEGALNAIJA BLOG
As Publisher of the distinct contemporary law blog 'Legalnaija.' I would like to introduce your...
TENANCY LAW IN LAGOS STATE
In Lagos State, the law that applies to tenancy matters is the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011...
LEGISLATIVE MOTION ON BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT (BASA) BETWEEN NIGERIA AND UK
MOTION TO INVESTIGATE BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT (BASA) BETWEEN NIGERIA AND THE UNITED...
INTERVIEW: HON. DAYO ALEBIOSU ON THE NATIONAL TOBACCO BILL
A new tobacco control bill sponsored by Hon Dayo Alebiosu a member of the House of...
ARBITRATING FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISPUTES IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES
By;Dorothy Ufot SAN Nigeria's investment laws and policies are geared towards...
REPORT: LOCAL LANGUAGES TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY by Peter Akindele
‘FINANCIAL Literacy’, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,...
NIGERIAN ANTI – GAY LAW
Recently, the Nigeria government passed the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Law, a law prohibiting...
LEGAL RIGHTS OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD
Best interest of a Child to be of paramount consideration in all actions...
REPORT: SOLVING WORLD POVERTY THROUGH MATHEMATICS (2)
By: Peter Akindele FROM the above facts it is clear that the United Kingdom (UK) has the revenue...
REPORT: SOLVING WORLD POVERTY THROUGH MATHEMATICS (1)
By: Peter Akindele “The test of a civilisation is the way that it cares for its helpless members.”...
IMPLICATIONS OF UKRAINE’S MEMBERSHIP OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Dr. Olumide K. Obayemi* I. Introduction The...
PLEA OF INSANITY BY CORPORATIONS TO CHARGES OF TAX EVASION
PLEA OF INSANITY BY CORPORATIONS TO CHARGES OF TAX EVASION: A REJOINDER TO PROFESSOR TAOFEEQ...
ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR REFORM ACT: CROSS SUBSIDY REGIME AND THE BURDEN OF IMPLEMENTATION
The Interpretation section of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2004 (the Act) in Section 100...
LIBEL & SLANDER: TO DEFAME ANOTHER
The recent rise in Nigeria’s online activity has brought about a new way of sharing information,...
SYRIA IMBROGLIO: APPLICABILITY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW RULES AND PRACTICE
SYRIA IMBROGLIO: APPLICABILITY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW RULES AND PRACTICE: by Dr. Theophilus...
419 SCAMS: HOW TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK
Under Nigerian law, fraud is both a crime and a tort. Facts of a transaction leading to economic...
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THE YOUNG LAWYER; FRUSTRATIONS OF PUPILAGE
I've had it in mind to write an article that concerns my primary constituency as it were for quite...
WHAT FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION MEANS TO ME
Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions -...
NATIONAL HAJJ COMMISSION OF NIGERIA (NAHCON)
NAHCON is an Act to repeal the Nigerian Pilgrims Commission Act Cap. 321, Laws of the Federation...
NIGERIA CHRISTIAN PILGRIM COMMISSION ACT
The NIGERIA CHRISTIAN PILGRIM COMMISSION ACT commenced on the 28th of May, 2007. It is an Act to...
NIGERIAN INDIAN HEMP ACT
An Act to make the planting, cultivation, importation, etc. of Indian hemp an offence and to make...
YOUR RIGHT TO PUBLIC INFORMATION
The essence of good governance in the administration of national agencies cannot be over...
HOW TO REGISTER A TRADEMARK OR PATENT IN NIGERIA
The Trade Marks Act; Chapter 436; Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 provides for Trademarks...
POWERS AND CONDUCT OF NIGERIAN POLICE
Section 214.(1) of the 1999 Nigerian constitution provides that: There shall be a police force for...
NIGERIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PRIVATISATION
Privatisation can be defined as the transfer of Government owned shareholding in designated...
PROCEDURE FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA
With Africa being one of the fastest growing continents in the world and Nigeria being a major...
INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM(2) – Criminal proceedings
Criminal proceedings can be instituted in courts vested with criminal jurisdiction by persons or...
INTRODUCTION TO NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM (1)
When as Nigerians, we come in contact with the law, either through contracts or court prosecutions...
SAFE-GUARDS OF THE CONSUMERS’ RIGHTS UNDER THE ELECTRIC POWER SECTOR REFORM ACT
The Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2004 (the Act) provides legal framework for the ongoing...
LAGOS MULTIDOOR COURT HOUSE – LAGOS SETTLEMENT WEEK
LAGOS MULTIDOOR COURT HOUSE – LAGOS SETTLEMENT WEEK The Lagos settlement week [hereinafter called...
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(OPINION) #CHILDNOTBRIDE CAMPAIGN: MISGUIDED OR MISUNDERSTOOD?
The social media was agog with so much frenzy when news of what transpired in the Senate in the...
GIVING EVIDENCE IN COURT
ARE YOU A WITNESS? I must start by throwing more light on who a witness is. Witness in Law has a...
HIRE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
IF YOU WANT TO ENTER INTO A HIRE PURCHASE AGREMENT? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. The commercial life of...
GUNS AND LICENSES: NIGERIAN FIREARMS ACT
The Nigerian Fire Arms Act (1990) provides that no person shall have in his possession or under...
ADVANCE FEE FRAUD
The Advance Fee Fraud and other Fraud Related Offences Act of 2006 is “An Act to Prohibit and...
MAKING CONTRACTS
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more people to perform or to refrain from...
MEDIATION; A form of ADR
What is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process in which two or more parties involved in a...
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE
Each time i attend family court, i am always saddened by the growing rate of divorce in Nigeria,...
PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRY MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA
Marriages in all religions and faiths is a sacred institution, a union of two who unite to...
CITIZENSHIP UNDER NIGERIAN LAW
A Citizen as defined by the Oxford Dictionary is a person who has full rights in a country....
SEARCH WARRANTS: Rights of Police Officers
How a Search warrant works. What do you do when a policeman walks up to you and...
BAIL; FREE OR NOT
Many Nigerians do not understand the concept of bail, there have been questions about whether bail...
TAX OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
TAX OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS by SANMI ABIODUN Obligations in...
NIGERIA TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT 2011
Introduction – Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 Terrorism has continued to threaten global peace...
RIGHTS & DUTIES OF TENANTS IN LAGOS STATE
In Lagos State, the law that applies to tenancy matters is the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011...
BASICS TO FORMING A COMPANY
Due to the lack of jobs in the Nigerian labour market, enterprenuership seems to be the solution...
INCESSANT LEAKS: MEDIA FREEDOM AND NIGERIA’S ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Listen to the leaked conversation on this Link ;...
HOW TO PURCHASE LAND
A friend once came to me with the problem of having been swindled by dubious land sellers and he...
WILLS, TESTATORS AND PROBATE COURT
Many Nigerians have a misconceived impression about making Wills. When asked if he/she has a will,...
NSCDC: DUTIES OF THE CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps was first introduced in May 1967 during the Nigerian...
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF FAIR HEARING
It is common for people to judge without knowing the particlular facts of a matter. If a public...
DO NOT ENTER: TRESPASS TO LAND
Trespass to land is a tort that is committed when an individual or the object of an individual...
WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER
Life has shown us in different times that more than we need anyone, we need a doctor. Medical or...
CONSUMER PROTECTION: AGENCY FUNCTIONS
The Consumer Protection Council Act is provided for under Chapter C25, Laws of the Federation of...
JURISPUDENCE: LAW IS PUNISHMENT
There are possibly more than a thousand reasons why we hold a second thought and give way for due...
OUR FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS
What are Fundamental Human Rights? Fundamental human rights are rights which by their very nature...
How to succeed in an action for false imprisonment
False Imprisonment is the illegal confinement of one individual against his or her will by another...
TWIN SISTERS: NEGLIGENCE AND DAMAGES
Negligence is the breach of a legal duty to take care which results in damage to another, in other...
3RD PARTIES & FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS
The blacks’ law dictionary defines human rights as the freedoms, immunities, and benefits, that...
ENTREPRENUERSHIP: SETTING UP A COMPANY
My colleagues and I always get numerous questions from friends and family who want to set up their...
ADOPTION LAW IN LAGOS STATE
In as much as the Nigerian society has always frowned on the concept of adoption due to our...
ALWAYS WRITE YOUR CONTRACTS
A contract in legal parlance is an agreement between two or more parties creating obligations that...
ASSAULT AND BATTERY: A MISDEMEANOR
Battery is the intentional and direct application of force to another person. Assault on the other...
ADR: ARBITRATION
Arbitration is a procedure for the settlement of disputes, under which the parties agree to be...
POWER OF ATTORNEY
What is a Power of Attorney? It is an instrument or document which authorizes a person to act for...
GARNISHEE PROCEEDINGS
A garnishee proceeding is a judicial process whereby a judgment creditor who is armed with the...
REFORMING THE NIGERIAN BAR by CHIDI ANSLM ODINKALU
The mechanisms for electing the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) are out-dated,...
LAGOS STATE TRAFFIC LAW 2012
Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, Governor of Lagos State on 2nd August, 2012, signed into law...
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS
Part 1, of The fifth schedule in the Nigerian Constitution provides for the code of conduct of...
PUPILLAGE (PART 3)
Success Without Pupillage And Failure In Spite Of It 27. Young lawyers who succeed without...
PUPILLAGE: (PART 2)
What is Pupillage? 15. I use the term ‘pupillage’ rather loosely to refer to the period of a...
PUPILLAGE (PART 1)
Paper delivered on Tuesday 24th July, 2012 at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikeja Branch...
NIGERIAN TAX LAWS
Taxation of persons and businesses is a means through which government raises revenue to finance...
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