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Derogation Of The Admiralty Jurisdiction Of The Federal High Court – Maritime Labour Claims: A Review Of The Recent Decision Of The Court Of Appeal In The Vessel Mt Sam Purpose (Ex Mt.Tapti) & Anor v. Amarjeet Singh Bains

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Nigeria is a federating unit comprising of 36 states and a Federal Capital Territory. The States...

The Interplay Between Electronic Information And Litigation

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

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The Federal High Court (Federal Inland Revenue Service) Practice Directions, 2021 and Questions of (Dis)Respect for Rule of Law, Human Rights and Access to Justice.

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On Friday, the 4th of June 2021, the Nigerian Government announced the indefinite ban of the...

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In Nigeria today, we have two distinct but simultaneously operating principal codes for the...

Nigeria’s suspension of Twitter and the AGF’s move to prosecute offenders – few legal matters arising By Olumide Babalola

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

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

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Past general secretary, Nigerian Bar Association. Presented on 2nd June, 2021 at the public...

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

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Judicial Autonomy: Shame on Governor-Lawyers who cannot Lead by Example – RIcharmond O. Natha-Alade

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

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

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

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Intellectual Property And Sports; Importance, Landmarks And Current Trends

The world of sport has fast become a billion-dollar entity, morphing from a mere recreational...

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The Grant Of Bail And Suretyship: The Legality Of Recurring Insistence For A Cicil Servant Above Grade12.

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Retaining Superior Intelligence: The Role of Regulators | Babatunde Olafisoye Esq.

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

Announcing The Oral Rounds Of The 2021 NBA-YLF Arbitration Challenge

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

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Did The Supreme Court Exceed Its Jurisdiction In Mohammed V Ag-Fed (2021) 3 NWLR PT 1764 PG 397? – Justice Beyond Hashtags Foundation

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

Thoughts On The Federal Inland Revenue Service’s Planned Deployment Of Its Automated Tax Administration Solution | Abraham Aigba, Esq.

Introduction The Federal Inland Revenue Service (“FIRS”), in a Public Notice on the...

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Presumption Of Innocence And Burden Of Proof: A Cardinal Principle Of Criminal Justice Administration | Festus Ibude

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

Divergence Ethnical Rules For Counsel In International Arbitration | Okpi Bernard Adaafu Esq, LL.B, B.L, LL.M (in view)

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An Analysis Of The Jurisprudential Raison D’être Of A Remand Order Vis-À-Vis The Right To Personal Liberty In Nigeria

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International Gender Law Vis-À-Vis Nigeria N Custom And Cultural Practice

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Laws Governing Employment Relationship In Nigeria And The Rights Of Workers | Oluchi Atoyebi (Mrs.)

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

Hon. Olubunmi Olugbade, The Apelua Of Ilawe Ekiti Was A Very Brilliant Legal Practitioner And An Outstanding Politician In Ekiti State | Dele Adesina SAN,FCIArb

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Relevant Provisions From The Nigerian Finance Act 2020 | Olajumoke Ogunfowora

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

Cryptocurrency is still not illegal in Nigeria: A Digital Rights Lawyer’s Perspective | Olumide Babalola

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

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Privacy Versus Data Protection Debate in Nigeria: The Two Schools of Thought | Olumide Babalola

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

Copyright Infringement: Who Legally Owns A Copyright Work? | Freda Odigie

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

The Fundamentality Of Due Diligence In Choosing Arbitral Institutions

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Jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court over Service Conditions in the Military | Michael Dugeri

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Lawlexis: We Manage Social Media Accounts For Lawyers And Law Firms

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Can the President Disobey National Assembly Summons? – Nonso Anyasi

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

Force Majeure vs. Frustration: The Clear Difference | Deola Osifeko

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

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

Out-of-Court Settlement of Employment Dispute | Kayode Omosehin

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An Appraisal of the Regulatory Framework for Investment in the Nigerian Agricultural Sector – Uche Matthew and Demilade Odutola

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

Revisiting the use of “Injunctions Pending Arbitration” in Nigeria through the Case of Intels v. Nigerian Ports Authority – Abdulkabir Badmos

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Non-domestication of Treaties in Nigeria as a breach of international obligations – Sandra Eke

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A Critique of the Procedure for Enforcement of Monetary Judgment through Garnishee Proceedings at the Nigerian National Industrial Court – Olalere Olaoye

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The Future Of Agriculture In Nigeria: From Cutlasses To Drones | Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN

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#EndSARs: Can Live Video Evidence Be Relied Upon? | Freda Odigie

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Security, Welfare And Legitimacy – Nonso Anyasi

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With Only About 20 Months Left, Sign This Petition For INEC To Resume Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) | Adedunmade Onibokun

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

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

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Federal High Court Sets Aside N24 Billion Naira Order Against CBN

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Legal Regulation of Surrogacy Contracts in Nigeria: Is the Consumer Delving into Delving Into Murky Waters | Emaediong Ofonime Akpan (Esq. LL.M)

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The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria 1999: From Hypothesis To Reality (Case For A Brand New Constitution) | Dele Adesina SAN

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

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Informed Consent In Nigeria: Liability Of Medical Practitioners | Mustapha Moyosore

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Sifting Through: Has Contract Of Employment Now Escaped From The Clutch Of Statute Of Limitation

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