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Let me start with a quick analysis of the Law in Okafor v Nweke (2007) LPELR-2412 (SC). In simple...

Career training programs prepare you for a job in a specific field, and this training is preparing...

Protocols Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for making the time to join us at the...

1.0 Introduction A lady is a victim of rape, due to the shame, trauma and pain that comes with it,...

It was in 2018, when a viral video of a sitting Governor in the North-Western part of Nigeria and...

THE LEGAL  EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER & RECCOMENDATIONS THEREIN: IN RESPECT OF THE...

A New Age:The 2022 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Legal...

The Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP) for the 2022 Annual General Conference (AGC)...

Now that Pre-elections (activities before elections) are underway, we should expect catalogues of...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a written statement detailing the preliminary understanding...

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) has released a schedule of...

Since the inclusion of the word "Consensus" into our Electoral Act, a new tunnel of excitement has...

What is Artificial Intelligence? The world is witnessing great advancements in technology. The...

  Have you heard of the phrase “poison pill”? Well if you have not, you would have heard that Elon...

CHIEF WOLE OLANIPEKUN, OFR, SAN ASSUMES THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP AS THE 50TH CHAIRMAN OF THE BODY...

  The tenancy agreement is a contract between a Tenant and a landlord. It may be written or...

  According to statistics, there are about 21 million legal problems that come up in Nigeria...

  INTRODUCTION Space law according to Britannica is the body of regulations in international...

  Lawyers working within the “tech space” these days are quick to exclusively introduce...

Nigeria has 21 million legal problems each year. According to the 2018 Justice Needs and...

A lot of business is conducted during unofficial hours and weekends. While enjoying TGIF with...

Do you drive a Uber or Bolt (Taxify) or do you own the car being used for a Uber or Bolt service,...

A Tenancy Agreement is the agreement between a Landlord and Tenant for the use of a premises for a...

A contract of employment is a contract between an employer and employee in which the terms and...

If you want to impress your clients and get the briefs pouring in this year, there are 12 books...

  As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of  Sierra Leone’s 1991 national Constitution, here...

  Every lawyer before the appellate court craves for a consensus from the judges in the...

The Justice Sector Summit 2022 themed - "Devising practical solutions towards improved...

  On 15th March 2011, one Ifeanyi Blessing was arrested at a motor park in the village of...

  Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the most popular trend in the crypto world right now. Simply...

The Legalnaija online bookstore is currently giving up to 50% sales on all orders for all books...

The Nigerian Bar Association classifies young lawyers as persons who have been called to the...

Introduction On the 4th of July 2021, The captain of the acclaimed biggest Nigerian professional...

  When the whistle is blown, and the ball is kicked, fans cheer and the stadium erupts with...

  The recent managerial sackings and appointments in the Premier League, and across board has...

  Are you a lawyer practicing in Lagos? Will you like to be the best lawyer in the room? If...

The Legalnaija online bookstore is offering mouth watery deals on law books for the duration of...

  Gender balance means human resources and equal participation of women and men in all areas...

  According to a Harvard paper, dispute resolution is the process of resolving a dispute or a...

Following a wave of conflicting court orders in the country recently, the Chief Justice of Nigeria...

There are 5 main factors that affect economic growth and development, they include; (a) Human...

  The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is the foremost...

  The government needs to declare a state of emergency on what has now become a destitute...

Come the 25th of October, 2021, the aforementioned topic is going to be the discuss at the first...

The 61st edition of the Nigerian Bar Association's Annual General Conference is 6 days away and we...

  The Supreme Court of Nigeria has several opportunities to emphasize the importance of the...

INTRODUCTION Human beings have always sought for ways to make life easier and more enjoyable....

Interview With Managing Partner Of Detail Solicitors | Dolapo Kukoyi 1. In a society plagued with...

This article examined the concept of corporate personality and identified the different approaches...

YOUNG WIGS CONFERENCE 2021 & YOUNG AFRICAN LAWYERS AND TECHNOLOGISTS (Y.A.L.T) LOCAL CONTENT...

Law books are the lifeline for lawyers, law firms, law researchers and law students. Take a look...

BACKGROUND The jurisdiction of a court to entertain a matter is conferred on the court by the...

BACKGROUND The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) confers...

This book deals with entertainment as a complex of industries, and the products, events, and...

As with other fundamental rights in Chapter IV of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of...

  Question of the Week Hello, my name is Amaze Oma, founder of The Mma Fashion Line. Five...

On Monday 16th August, 2021, President Mohammadu Buhari signed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)...

Repatriation: To send back to one’s own country. Repatriation has been defined as the act of...

What is an Affidavit? An affidavit is a sworn written statement voluntarily made by a person...

What is an Affidavit? An affidavit is a sworn written statement voluntarily made by a person...

Contemporary society’s concept of procreation, parental rights as well as child rights have proven...

  The judicial powers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are vested in the courts established...

To grow your law practice, you have to be everywhere a potential client may look for you,...

  To grow your law practice, you have to be everywhere a potential client may look for you,...

Famsville Solicitors is delighted to bring to you the Residency and Citizenship Series. This is a...

INTRODUCTION. A Court decides a case on only admissible evidence tendered and admitted before it....

Famsville Solicitors is pleased to specially invite you to her maiden edition of the Regulatory...

Not even at the height of the myth of Pegasus was Pegasus more devastating than it is now – not...

Weeks after the passing of the Petroleum Industry Bill (the Bill) by the National Assembly,...

Law books are the life line for lawyers, law firms, law researchers and law students. The...

We know how important your legal career is to you and we have 2 (Two) Tools that can help you...

How businesses can leverage technology to drive transformation will be the focus of the 15th...

  The The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch has unveiled theme for it's 2021 annual...

The review panel for the NBA-SBL Innovation Hub Challenge has shortlisted 10 applications for the...

…As experts tackle the disruption of money in 2021! Experts and analysts have indicated that the...

  INTRODUCTION Today’s 21st century law firm is one highly dependent on technology to...

  A new Paul Usoro & Co challenge is live! Criteria: • All entries should be submitted in...

Dear Colleagues, It's that time again to unwind, FIDA Lagos is set to hold her 2021 Law week...

The Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Business Law (NBASBL) 2021 Conference is around the...

On the 4th day of June 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of...

  So today the Federal Government released a statement indefinitely  suspending twitter...

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) has unveiled its keynote speaker...

A state of emergency or emergency is a situation in which a government makes policies that it...

  - Restoring the fundamental human rights of victims of paternity fraud from cultural,...

Law books are the life line for lawyers, law firms, law researchers and law students. The...

Being a paper delivered by His Excellency Senator Ike Ekweremadu, PhD, CFR Former Deputy President...

The fate of justice system within the four walls of Nigeria as a nation is crying for mercy.  For...

What is Crowdfunding Intermediary License?  Crowdfunding is the process of raising funds to...

The Council of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) and the 2021...

  The UK Department for Education recently published the “Adoption: Restricted List” which...

  Personally the debate on restructuring Nigeria’s present configuration is one that I...

Author: Aedunmade Onibokun Esq. Category: Ebook This book educates the average Nigerian and...

This book helps lawyers and professionals harness social media resources to create visibility,...

In recent times, I have had a number of stimulating on and offline conversations with privacy...

Is The Law Truly What The Court Says? | Samuel Edeh ABSTRACT There is no authoritative definition...

Title: Babalola’s Law Dictionary Of Judicially Defined Words And Phrases  (2nd Edition) Editor:...

Title: International Arbitration Law And Practice: The Practitioner's Perspective Editor: Tolu...

Title: Casebook On Data Protection Author: Olumide Babalola About The book is divided into...

*NBA SECTION ON PUBLIC INTEREST AND DEVELOPMENT LAW ANNUAL CONFERENCE: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE...

The Central Planning Committee (CPC) for the eagerly awaited Nigerian Bar Association Section on...

You can now order law books and resources on the Legalnaija website. Some of these books include;...

#NBASPIDEL2021: CJN, Governors Makinde, Akeredolu SAN, And Other Special Guests Confirm Attendance...

Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde has promised that the state will host a memorable annual...

The Grant Of Bail And Suretyship: The Legality Of Recurring Insistence For A Cicil Servant Above...

Social media can help your business to: attract clients, get client feedback and build customer...

  Introduction: I have often wondered which would be superior in the coming years, Human...

  The Young Lawyers Forum (“YLF”) of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”) officially...

  In this brief primer, we will  discuss the concept of securitization and the basis for...

  The recent decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Mariam Mohammed (a.k.a Mama...

INTRODUCTION One of the most exciting and promising frontiers of technology today is Artificial...

INTRODUCTION The administration of justice as a system tries to maintain a core balance between...

  OBJECTIVE This paper will examine the rules of ethics applicable to Counsel in...

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Innovating Justice Challenge 2021 Calling all game-changing justice startups that want to grow...

  An Analysis Of The Jurisprudential Raison D’être Of A Remand Order Vis-À-Vis The Right To...

  International Gender Law vis-à-vis Nigerian Custom and Cultural Practices[1] Introduction...

With the high rate of internet penetration in the country and the growing use of social media....

In establishing any organizational endeavor, an employment contract must be drawn up. In Nigeria,...

A Gospel song writer says and I quote "What do we do when we don't know what to do? Where do we...

The Finance Bill 2020 has been enacted into law by President Mohammadu Buhari on December 31st...

I chose this caption advisedly, in spite of my understanding of the Central Bank of Nigeria's...

  THE NEED FOR DATA PROTECTION IN THE MODERN WORLD According to OECD in 2015, data is seen as...

I was in my office one fine day when my good friend Mr. B paid me a short friendly/business visit....

Privacy and data protection (as a practice area) is relatively nascent and in its developmental...

  The ongoing controversy of copyright infringement between investigative journalist Tobore...

“Intellectual innovation could only occur in the kind of tolerant societies in which sometimes...

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ado-Ekiti Branch* today 14 January 2021, held her first ever...

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"The International Arbitration Law & Practice: The Practitioners Perspective" is one book...

Introduction Case law authority is that the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NIC) has...

You will agree that advertising legal services in Nigeria has remained complex and is somewhat of...

It has now become a quadrennial occurrence for the Nigerian polity to experience debates on the...

 Usually contracts not only spell out rights and obligations of parties, it defines the scope...

Small businesses (MSMEs) represent about 90% of businesses worldwide. They account for 96% of...

After over 16 months as a draft, the NDPR Implementation Framework (the Framework) was finally and...

There are good reasons to explore early settlement of employment dispute. To cut costs; avoid...

 The Nigerian agricultural sector is brimming with massive investment opportunities, across...

 1.      Introduction Arbitration is one of the alternative dispute...

  Introduction The rationale behind the signing of international treaties is to foster...

 Introduction The National Industrial Court (“NIC”) has been listed as one of the superior...

   On 26th Nov, 2020, a video of Miss Giwa went viral when her friend and popular...

Imagine being arrested for making a tweet on twitter or making an instagram post. The Federal...

IntroductionAgriculture largely contributes to the Nigerian economy accounting for over 25% of the...

Introduction The perception of the Nigerian cyber infrastructure and the legal apparatus for the...

Christmas has come early; Greysage consulting will host a webinar that adequately caters to...

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is a public service institution...

Everyone that has read Social Media For Lawyers has found the book useful for creating online...

 Learn the provisions of the Constitution as a Nigerian citizen or visitor. Our speakers,...

On the 20th day of October 2020, what started as a peaceful protest for over two weeks turned...

1.0.      Introduction...

The lawyers' group known Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative (DRLI) has filed a suit against the...

The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization that is concerned with the...

The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is guided by the fundamental objectives and...

The Nigerian Electoral system is a work in progress, and one of its challenges is voter...

   My fellow Nigerians, The last few days have been pivotal in our desire for a Nigeria,...

If you are a friend, visitor or lover of Nigeria, you are definitely aware of what is going on in...

On Tuesday, 13th October 2020, the Federal High Court, delivered a ruling, setting aside the...

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  BackgroundDeriving from the sovereignty principle, sovereign debt literary refers to...

INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Police (NP) is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria and its...

  INTRODUCTION Technology is ever evolving and the parameters of determining what is the...

      Introduction The pioneer record of surrogacy had Hagar as the surrogate...

The Nigerian legal profession is in a very delicate condition, particularly as it relates to the...

When oil was discovered in the 1950s, the country was full of gaiety thinking the ‘god of wealth’...

The growing interplay between the legal industry and emerging technologies has pushed the once...

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has set up a 56 Member Constitution Reviewing...

  INTRODUCTION The novel coronavirus struck in December 2019, and by March 2020, the World...

  INTRODUCTION The right to life is sacrosanct to the bearer and nobody has the authority to...

 This training will span over the course of three weeks and will cover Power; Public...

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ABSTRACT  Couple of days ago, I was requested to furnish legal opinion on a judgement SUIT...

When a person publishes false statements which seek to defame another's character, it is referred...