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The Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria hit a big boom when Nigeria discovered oil. The history of oil...

The world is a global village thanks very much to the development and advancement of technology...

There was a time in the Nigerian Legal system when the Evidence Act did not recognize the use of...

The Legal Profession is one of the most respected and loved professions. Hence, its regulation is...

The incorporation of legal aid strategy to the Nigerian justice system is one of the greatest...

Crime and security has always been a major problem in several nations. Nigeria is not an exception...

Corporate Governance is essential if we would like to see our industries and companies grow in...

With the exit of Britain from the European Union, now popularly called Brexit, there remains an...

Dispute resolution refers to the various ways in which parties resolve dispute between themselves....

The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 goals set by the United Nations General...

To ensure proper administration of justice, there must co-exist a relationship between the Bar and...

You will agree the education of a lawyer should not be left only to the Nigerian Law school and...

It is no secret that the Nigerian government is seeking to utilize tax paid by citizens in...

It is no secret that Nigerian creatives are one of our biggest exports at this time as a country....

The Rule of Law is a substantive legal principle. According to the Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th...

Managing a law firm is an art and as many would agree this art was not taught in Law school. One...

One of the greatest inventions of the modern time is the internet whose impact on society has been...

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement is a trade agreement which was signed in Kigali,...

Family law gives birth to several key issues like divorce, nullity, adoption, custody of children,...

Tolu Aderemi, Partner in a top commercial firm in Nigeria,  has described President Muhammadu...

People spending hours revising and probably praying not to fail. People trying to memorize...

It is now common for lawyers to migrate from their jurisdiction of practice to an entirely...

Family law gives birth to several key issues like divorce, nullity, adoption, custody of children,...

The Nigerian Legal System operates a common law system as opposed to civil law. It is similar to...

For Lawyers advocacy means representing the interests of the client in the best manner possible,...

Nigeria as a nation is deeply blessed with various mineral resources ranging from precious metals...

The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria created a bifurcation of human rights. On...

Saturday evening was really cool. I had a good time at the Youth Party event tagged “The Future of...

Nigeria has a very unique constitutional arrangement. It incorporates several compromises designed...

Public-private partnerships involve collaboration between a government agency and a private-sector...

Due to the advent of globalization, the world has shrunk and is now a global village. For...

The principal function of an Attorney-General is to preserve and promote the rule of law and to...

There is great excitement about recent developments in the private sector in Nigeria. E-commerce,...

Case Review:  Centre for Oil Pollution Watch v. NNPC [2019] 5 NWLR (Pt. 1666) 518 LOCUS...

There is tremendous excitement about the potential contribution of artificial intelligence to...

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The rate of kidnapping in Nigeria has risen considerably in the last ten years. Not less than...

Trafficking is the trade of humans which involves the practice of illegally transporting people...

51.3 million workers in Nigeria work full-time in Nigeria (at least 40 hours a week).. In Lagos...

Before the introduction of the ACJA Act, the criminal justice system was fraught with...

Every country operates a form of system of governance, for example, Democracy, Oligarchy,...

The role of law forms the basis for economic growth of a nation and it has been said that a sound...

To be an exceptional and successful advocate, a lawyer must have a particular set of skills...

Medical negligence is the failure of a health care provider to exercise the ordinary care and...

Extractive industry means any processes that involve the extraction of raw materials from the...

This is a trite principle of law that states that the onus or burden of proving a fact lies with...

To every layman, rumour and suspicion endures as one; when missed with ignorance it savors every...

Technology has become an inevitable part in the day-to-day life of the society and given the...

Bullying and Sexual Harassment are cankerworms that has eaten deep into the workplace in Nigeria....

Earlier today, members of the TCCP led by NBA President Paul Usoro, SAN paid a courtesy visit to...

The Lagos branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in collaboration with the Commercial Legal...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is set to hold the 59th edition of its Annual General...

Part 1, of the fifth schedule in the Nigerian Constitution provides for the code of conduct of...

Introduction Copyright infringement which can simply be referred to as piracy is the use of...

During the #NBA2019AGC, Prof Stephen Lowry from the University of Kent's Centre for Astrophysics...

When in 2017, some of our clients’ bank accounts were severally frozen by their banks, via...

There are about 39 sessions scheduled to hold at the NBA 2019 AGC, for ease of reference, you may...

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Africa’s largest body of lawyers with over 100,000 members,...

PREVENTION OF HON. JUSTICE ELIZABETH KARATU FROM PERFORMING HER STATUTORY JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS” The...

The Technical Committee on Conference Planning ("TCCP") of the Nigerian Bar Association ("NBA")...

We are pleased to invite you for a two-day FIDIC Contracts Training Course on The Practical use of...

Dear IP ABC My name is Theophilus. I have a friend Oluwanifemi whose brand name Glowbal Makeovers...

As part of measures to ensure that the 2019 Annual General Conference lives up to its billing as a...

The Nigerian Bar Association adopted the Address of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association...

Text of the address of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association at the National Executive...

Technological advancement has been able to successfully bring to life concepts that were only seen...

Happy Democracy Day 🤗😀 God Bless Nigeria 🇳🇬 #June12 #Legalnaija #nigerianblawg #democracyday...

Nigeria has not had any data protection regulation that covers the rights of people resident...

Pursuant to the mandate that was given to me by the NBA NEC at its meeting that was held on...

According to Mr. Kunle Edun, the National Publicity Secretary of the NBA, in furtherance of...

The NBA Orlu Branch of Imo State has commended the NBA - AGC TCCP for their quick response and...

As preparations for the NBA 2019 Annual General Conference gather momentum, on Saturday the 1st of...

To our muslim brothers & sisters, we hope this season ushers in joy like no other into your...

Hi Lawyers, according to the NBA Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kunle Edun, this year's NBA Annual...

Dear Startup, ⠀ ⠀ Required information for registering a Limited Liability Company in Nigeria...

Dear Business owner, pay attention to the terms of your contract to avoid void and voidable...

Are you a big Game of Thrones Fan, here are 5 Legal Tips we learnt from  the Game Of Thrones

The law mandating the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims was passed by the 8th Senate and...

Won't you agree that we need to change our law on attempted suicide?  The law criminalizes it...

Meet the participants contesting at the 2nd edition of the Olumide Babalola Law Dictionary Quiz...

A Will is a legal document prepared by a Testator stating how his/her estate should be distributed...

Learn legal terms via the Olumide Babalola Law Dictionary 

In preparation for the 2019 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, Legalnaija...

We wish to advise intending conferees to register for the conference only with their correct...

The Technical Committee on Conference Planning ("TCCP") of the Nigerian Bar Association ("NBA")...

The Technical Committee on Conference Planning ("TCCP") of the Nigerian Bar Association ("NBA")...

We are TechieHealth, a mobile-health service provider in Nigeria. Recently, we contracted an app...

The Data Protection Bill (HB 01) 2019 which is before the Nigerian Senate and has been...

INTRODUCTION As the world continues to integrate, business and economic transactions have become...

The Nigerian Bar Association Technical Committee for the Conference Planning of the 2019 Annual...

Section 327 of the Criminal Code Act states that any person who attempts to kill himself is...

British Nigeria Law Forum Mental Health Awareness event sponsored by Doughty Street Chambers &...

ASHAFA ASSURES NIGERIANS OF ADDITIONAL COACHES TO EASE THE CHALLENGES BEING FACED AT THE...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed Appeals against the judgments of Justice Olateruogun J...

Revocation of Right Of Occupancy A right of occupancy may be revoked by the Governor for...

The legal philosopher John Locke postulated in his Two Treatises on Government that every man has...

All over the world, food and spice are vital to human life. Food deliciously sustains life,...

With the high number of Nigerians living in extreme poverty, there comes a huge number of citizens...

On Wednesday the 17th of April, 2019, the Nigerian Senate passed the much awaited Police Reform...

Long Title -  BUILDING THE LAW FIRM OF THE FUTURE: THE BUSINESS OF LAW PRACTICE/WHAT LAW...

While speaking with Tunde Oyesina in an interview reported by The Nigerian Lawyer, Paul Usoro SAN...

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

The definition of condonation is the act of forgiving, excusing or overlooking a wrong-doing. In...

Legal Term - Oust Learn & Share via @babalolalawdictionary .  #law #legal #blawg #just...

With the limitation period for the presentation of petitions flowing from the just concluded...

Major decisions that affect the welfare of lawyers are usually decided by the National Executive...

Employers quite frequently do seek legal advice on their obligation to give work/employment...

As part of its efforts to support capacity building in the legal profession, the Lagos branch of...

INTRODUCTION It has become rampant to see legal practitioners tout their perceived success rates...

             Question - What is the Penalty for sharing nudes...

The Making of Responsible & Responsive Governance: X-Raying the Paul Usoro Leadership of the...

ADDRESS DELIVERED AT THE NBA NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (“NEC”) MEETING AT THE NBA SECRETARIAT...

Fireworks continued today as MTN Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister...

Pro Bono Lawyers are set to win big in Season 3 of the Paul Usoro Challenge. To participate, all...

A Business can attract investors other than the business owner. A major way for the investor to...

Question of the Week   Dear IP ABC I am Ade Adeyoju, Founder of E-Estates, an internet...

Having written the first article on this topic I had intended to write another article on a second...

1. My attention has just been drawn to social media reports of this morning on the purported query...

The Nigerian Bar Association under the leadership of the Learned Silk, Mr. Paul Usoro SAN, did an...

Preamble The Independent National Electoral Commission (“INEC”) on Saturday, March 9, 2019...

Minors in football in Nigeria are part of a global system that is often exploited. In the last two...

Imbalance of Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Service Agreements Bilateral Air Service Agreements are...

INTRODUCTION The Supreme Court, per Rhodes-Vivour, JSC in Shittu v PAN Ltd 2018 15 NWLR (pt 1642)...

The tort of interference is one of the most unpopular tortious liabilities which players in the...

Cryptocurrnecy in Nigeria is one of the major off shoots of the Technology wave that has changed...

From @aoc.legal -  Executing a Non - Compete Agreement can save your business from...

Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world. - @hillaryclinton . We celebrate...

Technology has and continues to impart all aspects of human existence. Work and Employment are no...

INTRODUCTION The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced new rules to prevent money laundering in...

The spate of pornographic advertisement is on the increase today due to the fact that sex is being...

At the close of entry into the 2nd edition of the Babalola’s Law Dictionary Quiz Competition, a...

Are you considering an international education? No better way to evaluate your options than by...

Preamble The Presidential and National Assembly Elections were conducted by the Independent...

There are insinuations in some quarters that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is in support of...

Fintech brings together an integrated multipractice to support clients with transactions, disputes...

INTRODUCTION As a sequel to the first part of this article which examined “just cause”...

Introduction The principle of FIFA as contained in Article 13 of the RSTP is that,...

The beginning of an autocracy When Muhammadu Buhari won the 2015 presidential elections, the...

The Section on Legal Practice Law Journal (SLPJ) is a high impact peer review publication of the...

The Nigerian Judiciary and by extension the Nigerian Bar Association has always been revered and...

  Corporate finance lawyers advise companies on all aspects of the buying and selling of...

What are the intentions of the learned silks who orchestrated this reform? If it is not self...

I have read that some 20 senior lawyers want to reform the legal profession. There is nothing...

@chathamhouse_org in partnership with Robert Bosch Stiftung is launching the Common Features...

It is now a week to the day since Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) the 15th Nigerian Head of...

Long Title BY HIS STATEMENT WHILE SUSPENDING THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA FROM OFFICE, OUR...

Mr X was arrested for stealing by the police, on arrival at the station he made a voluntary...

Every month Legalnaija will be bringing you access to some of the best lawyers specializing in...

*NBA PRESIDENT EXPRESSES GRATITUDE TO ALL LAWYERS WHO STOOD FIRM ON DUE PROCESS*  The...

2ND EDITION OF BABALOLA’S LAW DICTIONARY QUIZ COMPETITION TO HOLD ON THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE 2019 IN...

The National Judicial Council has weighed in on the controversy that has engulfed the Nigerian...

The Independent National Electoral Commission on January 9, 2018 released the official timetable...

NBA 2019 Annual General Conference – Technical Committee For Conference Planning 1. Sequel to the...

We are Artify, an artificial intelligence (AI) contents-generation company for news sites around...

Many CEOs always wonder why they must have Directors when registering their companies, it's their...

Have you ever heard the allegations that members of a certain community/tribe or ethnicity usually...

Enforcement of Monetary Judgment vide Garnishee Proceedings against State entities especially...

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday, 14th January,2019,  restrained the...

Assault, Intimidation and Desecration of the Judiciary Must Stop 1. Nigerians have witnessed again...

One of the main goals of FIFA (especially as regards club football) is the maintenance of...

It has become common practice to include arbitration clauses in commercial agreements as a form of...

Learn and Share to all brand owners . 1. A Trademark is a symbol or sign that differentiates the...

The success or failure of an economy depends a lot on policy formation and implementation, with...

Ask a Nigerian if they have a lawyer and they respond "do you wish me evil?, why should i have a...

A purported letter credited to Miss Carol Ajie and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, et al,...

A REJOINDER TO THE NOTICE OF DE-RECOGNITION DATED 2ND JANUARY WRITTEN  BY ONE CAROL WHO IS...

NBA PRESIDENT’S NEW YEAR MESSAGE: WELCOME TO YEAR 2019 AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 1. It gives me great...

In Lagos, there is a Law to provide for the prohibition of Street Trading and Illegal Markets in...

The celebration of Christmas is a period that enable us reflect on the essence of living as...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Legalnaija, your support and partnership...

Abstract This article considers the actions of the developers of the game—Fortnite—Epic Games,...

Having observed the proceedings against the NBA President, on the 18th of December 2018, the...

I can distill via the letter of transfer already filled and served, and the proceedings in court...

Granted, it is trite that bail is at the discretion  of the Court, however the same court has...

PU is surely facing his music. He personally took his plea yesterday. However, bear in mind that...

"The tradition at the Bar is fading away gradually. The respect culture for seniors and people of...

It must be pointed out that the attitude of some of our colleagues towards the present Nigerian...

Have you ever experienced the scenario described above?  What did you do?  After working...

TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS AND DATA PROTECTION: AN EXAMINATION OF THE REGULATORY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF...

Posted on LAWYERS IN NIGERIA (Facebook) on On 13/12/2018 I never supported the candidature of Paul...

Controversies and speculations have continued to trail the graft allegation charge against the...

For most young wigs, getting their legal career up to a good start after their post bar experience...

Question of the Week   I am Anwuli Okafor, a Biotechnologist and Lead Researcher at Science...

Instead of blaming prosecuting counsel for grossly violating their duties to  -...

Photo of the Presidential Advisory Committee for Elimination of Drug Abuse inaugurated by...

We support the Rule Of Law and the protection of human rights #law #legal #humanrights...

I am sorry, my respected Teacher, Prof, Learned Silk and personal OGA, with due respect, Sir,...

The case of @officialEFCC vs. @PaulUsoroSAN is currently ongoing at the Federal High Court in...

The e-Commerce market in Nigeria is worth around $13 billion; according to a report by London...

I have followed the events leading and subsequent to the “reported” Charge filed against Mr Paul...

The unfolding Paul Usoro drama scripted by the APC and acted by EFCC  is an excruciating...

*It Would Amount to a Gross Desecration of Nigeria’s Constitution, Rule of Law and Due Process for...

It has been more than 24 hours since an online publication quoted Prof Ernest Ojukwu as saying...

Dear Sir/Ma, 1. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Convention Against...

I have now read the statement credited to Mr Okutepa SAN and yes he is correct that EFCC has a...

Media is regarded as one of the pillars of democracy. Media has wide ranging roles in the society....

Mr Paul Usoro, the newly sworn in president of the NBA who has taken off with a very big bang,...

At the last meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association; National Executive Council on the 6th of...

Paul Usoro SAN, the NBA President has declared his readiness to appear in court on Monday, 10th...

A democracy without the rule of law is nothing but a pseudo militocracy. I have never seen a...