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CELEBRATING A LIVING LEGEND: CHIEF (DR) WOLE OLANIPEKUN, CFR, OFR, SAN RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS UNILAG PLATINUM ALUMNI AWARD | Adesina Adegbite
Today, Friday, the 17th of October 2025, another prestigious laurel was bestowed on a man of great accomplishment, honour and valor, the inimitable Chief ‘Wole Olanipekun CFR, OFR, SAN, by the Alumni Association of his Alma Mater, the University of Lagos (UNILAG). I...
Chief Wole Olanipekun To Bag ABUAD Honorary Doctoral, UNILAG Alumni Platinum Award
Chief Wole Olanipekun To Bag ABUAD Honorary Doctoral, UNILAG Alumni Platinum Award Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former chairman ,Body of Benchers ,Chief Wole Olanipekun ,SAN ,CFR will be receiving double awards from two prestigious universities in Nigeria ....
Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) gets Legislative Autonomy
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) is the Nigerian arm of the global financial...
Nigeria’s Young Lawyers Offered Lifeline For A Better Deal
The air of disillusionment and dissatisfaction common among young Nigerian lawyers grappling with...
Senate Summons Minister Of State For Transportation (Aviation) As Ashafa Clamours For Safety In The Aviation Sector.
The Senate today, Tuesday, 6th of March 2018 summoned the Minister of State for...
Continuing Legal Education: The Duty Of The Nba Or The Nigerian Law School? | Eseoghene Palmer
One established tradition in our legal system is that lawyers who wish to carry on practice as...
Career Training for Lawyers: Becoming a Sports Lawyer | Register now
Sports law is an intricate weave of the traditional practice areas of contract and intellectual...
Event – 2018 Career Training for Lawyers
The Lawlexis 2018 Career Training for Lawyers is one it’s kind as it combines unique courses and...
Babalola’s Law Dictionary Quiz Competition For Young Lawyers
CASH PRIZES UP TO N500, 000 + LAWPAVILLION ELECTRONIC LAW REPORT UP FOR GRABS IN A QUIZ...
An Overview of Executive Order N0. 5 preventing foreigners from obtaining jobs Nigerians can do
An Executive Order (EO) is a rule or an official statement issued by the President to an executive...
Incase you missed it: 5 Takeouts from #NBANECIlorin
The city of Ilorin played host to the prestigious NBA NEC meeting. In attendance were the...
Lagos East Leaders Endorse Ambode For 2nd Term
At the General Assembly of the Lagos East Senatorial...
Video: Paul Usoro SAN’s Goodwill message to NBA NEC
Aviation Laws on right of Airlines to refuse carriage
International Air Transport Association conditions provide that an Airline may refuse to carry a...
Essence of NDAs
An NDA is an agreement that creates a confidential relationship between the parties whereby they...
What You Need To Know About Filing A Compliant In The National Industrial Court Of Nigeria
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The Increasing Need For Utility Of Class Actions In Seeking Redress For Consumer Rights Violations In Nigeria
Introduction I have brooded over the idea of penning a piece on 'Class Actions in Nigeria' but...
IP 103 – Trademarks v Trade Secrets v Patents– What’s the difference? (Trade Secrets)
TRADE SECRETS This is the final part of the article where we will examine trade secrets. We will...
New Horizons: Utilising Ip As Security For Financing Transactions In Nigeria
INTRODUCTION This article aims to examine an uncommon form of security in these climes, an...
Senator Ashafa Pledges full support for Governor Ambode
The attention of the office of the Senator Representing the good and hardworking people of Lagos...
Kind Hearted Paul Usoro SAN makes contributions to IDPs in Maiduguri
Legal Expert, Paul Usoro who was in Maiduguri yesterday, charged Stakeholders and the general...
Leading Lawyer, Paul Usoro shows support to IDP in Maiduguri
Paul Usoro SAN, who is currently in Maiduguri for the Law week event hosted by the NBA Maiduguri...
Opinion: Unemployable Graduates – The Case for an ‘Anti-discrimination Recruitment Directive’
Introduction Company X is a leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction Company,...
Want Your Money Back? Try Any of These Ways | Emmanuel Ohiri
A debt may simply be recovered by the borrower paying back the loan. In most cases however, this...
Photo News: Paul Usoro SAN Holds Consultation Meeting With Stakeholders In Calabar
The versatile litigator, Paul Usoro SAN, is currently at the Gomays Galaxy Hall in Calabar...
Obafemi Awolowo University welcomes Paul Usoro back home
Nearly 37 years after, Paul Usoro SAN is back in Ile-Ife again, as a guest speaker at the Law Week...
Protect your trade secrets
Dear LNB Reader, A trade secret is information, including a formula, pattern, compilation,...
Right Choice Between Voluntary Resignation and Termination of Employment | Kayode Omosehin
Between Voluntary Resignation and Termination of Employment One of the easiest ways out of any...
IP 101 – Trademarks v Trade secrets v Patents– What’s the difference? | Davidson Oturu
Trademarks, trade secrets and patents are different forms of intellectual property that are...
Civic Engagement Series – Petitions
A petition is a request to do something, most commonly addressed to a government official or...
Vat On Imported Services – Vodacom v. FIRS: Federal High Court Decides | Adefolake Adewusi
On 19th December 2017, the Federal High Court (“FHC”) in Lagos per Kuewumi J., upheld the decision...
Civic Engagement Series: Obtain your PVC & Vote
According to INEC, during the 2015 Nigerian Presidential Election, only 29,432,083 people voted...
Civic Engagement Series: Civil Disobedience Vs. Civic Engagement
It shall be the duty of every citizen to make positive and useful contributions to the...
Emancipation of the Nigerian Youth from Mental and Political Slavery | Adedunmade Onibokun
This piece is inspired by leading actress, activist and philanthropists, Omotola Jalade - Ekeinde,...
Renaissance Trip To Trace The History of Slavery
On 9th February, 2018, I had the opportunity of joining screen icon, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde,...
Great News For Pro Bono Lawyers
Paul Usoro & Co (PUC) is delighted to announce the second edition of the Pro-Bono challenge...
Legal Consequences of Not having a National Identity Number | Prince Ikechukwu Nwafuru
Introduction The National Identity Management Commission (“NIMC”) recently published five...
NBA Uyo Branch Condemns EBF Move on Adoption
The on-going saga of the Eastern Bar Forum took yet another ugly twist. Despite key members...
10 Facts about Paul Usoro SAN
1. His firm Paul Usoro & Co., is one of the best paying firms with lawyers fresh out of law...
Lawyers reject EBF adoption of Obi Okafor
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How Creatives Can Protect their Intellectual Property Rights | Adedunmade Onibokun
As an Artist, Inventor, Photographer or a member of the creative industry, it takes a lot of...
Why Lawyers Must Reject Adoption As Basis For Voting
The concept of adoption of political candidates is not new to Nigerian politics, neither is the...
Incorruptible judiciary as a catalyst for an equitable and progressive society | Adaeze Akuegbu
INTRODUCTION Perhaps I should begin with this quote by Mary Harris Jones (“Mother...
Paul Usoro – A Leader, Young Lawyers Love
Few years ago, the Nigerian Law School restructured its curriculum to accommodate the present...
Nigeria Signs Her Double Taxation Agreement With Spain Into Law – What Spanish Investors Stand To Gain | Anthony Ezeamama
BACKGROUND The continuous expansion of the world economy and acceleration of international trade...
Paul Usoro – Improving The Level Of Practice And Law Firm Management
How many law firms in Nigeria pay young lawyers, fresh out of law school N150,000 (One Hundred and...
Young Nigerian Lawyer seeking to serve his Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly
I come from a community of proud and hardworking people. A people with a large heart and industry....
Law Granting Legislative Houses Immunity
Legislative Houses (Power and Privileges), Act 2018 grants members of Legislative Houses in the...
Nigeria makes law for old people
President Buhari has signed into law the National Senior Citizens Centre Act, 2018. The Act...
Build Competence in Financial Literacy, Paul Usoro SAN advises young lawyers
Prominent Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Paul Usoro, has...
How I was tortured, detained by DPO/ Police in Anambra / Chiamaka Nwangwu
My Colleague in Abuja called me and pleaded with me to go to 3-3, Police Station Division, Nkwelle...
Photos: Paul Usoro and his passion for mentoring
Mentoring young lawyers is a big passion for Paul Usoro SAN With an exceptional track record of...
How Professionalism Will Boost Transport Sectors contribution to GDP
Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa on Wednesday stated that the...
Why you should Order this amazing book
7 reasons why you should buy a copy of - Legal Rights & Obligations Under Nigerian Law. 1....
Law on Treatment of Gun Shot Victims
Doctors, Nurses and Hospital Managements should note the duty placed on them by the recently...
Number 1 Nigerian Legal Resource Blawg
We are devoted to making the complicated world of the law a little easier to understand. The law...
Paul Usoro SAN hosts young Lawyers
Adedunmade Onibokun presenting a copy of his book - Legal Rights and Obligations Under Nigerian...
When a Contract is Frustrated
If a high-rise office block is destroyed by an earthquake just before you complete its renovation,...
Paul Usoro SAN in court with members and leaders of the NBA Lokoja Branch
Paul Usoro SAN with the past and present NBA Chairmen, Lokoja Branch, Mr. Lima Salihu and A. Y....
Taxation of Non- Resident Company | Theophilus Olufemi
Introduction Section 105 (1) of CITA 2004 defines a Nigerian company as “any company or...
Don’t be Ignorant
We are devoted to making the complicated world of the law a little easier to understand. The law...
Celebrities, Perception Management & Tax | Taiwo Oyedele
I was invited last Thursday to speak at an event organized for entertainers. The aim was to...
Limits To The Powers Of The NICN To Award Damages Wrongful Termination | Faruq Abbas
Although the law is quite clear that an employee whose employment was wrongfully terminated would...
NBA -YLF Chairman and Others Visit Lagos Chief Judge
Yesterday, I took the initiative to ask the over two hundred active members of The Young Lawyers’...
PUC Holds Annual New Year Party
It was an evening of fine wining and dining as one of Nigeria's leading legal chambers, Paul Usoro...
Tv And The Law- Legal Issues With Film Making In Nigeria
Entertainment on TV is a great form of “decompression”. I personally enjoy cartoons and movies...
Fashion And Law In An Emerging Economy | Toju Dottie
Ralph Lauren once said that "Fashion is not necessarily about labels, it's not about brands. It's...
SARS: The Necessity For A Total Structural Overhaul| Motunrayo Olaleye
INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Police (NP) is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria and its...
Guidelines And Requirements For Drone Use In Nigeria | Toju Dottie
I recently was asked if there are guidelines/ licenses for operating drones for commercial...
Paul Usoro’s New Year Greetings
Happy New Year to you all, my dear Colleagues. 2018 holds great promise for us...
Paul Usoro responds to Chidi Odinkalu
Re: “The Nigerian Bar Association: Leadership, Values and the Future” In his recent article with...
Hijab & Call to Bar – What the Law really says | Ahmed Adetola-Kazeem
There have been many opinions on the refusal of the Body of Benchers to call Firdaus Amasa to the...
Rainmaking for Associates | Yimika Adesola
Rainmaking for Associates – winning clients for your law office" Wikipedia defines rainmaking...
Senator Ashafa urges the Minister of Transportation to deliver on rail
DELIVER ON CRITICAL RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE BEFORE 2019, TO EASE TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL NIGERIANS-...
Paul Usoro SAN’s Goodwill Message to Bwari Branch of the NBA
It is with immense delight that I felicitate with the executive Committee and the entire members...
How to Compensate for Mental Stress at Our Workplaces| Michael Dugeri
Work-related mental stress has been described as the adverse reaction experienced by workers when...
10 Things Some Sars Officers Don’t Want You To Know
1. Bail is free 2. Upon arrest, you are liable to...
10 tips for participating in the World Human Rights Day protest #EndSars
1. Know the law - no Nigerian law requires a police permit before one can participate in a...
Appeal Court holds Sentaor Akpan as winner Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District
Yesterday, the 30th of November 2017, marked the date of the long-awaited judgement in the dispute...
Onigegewura on Paul Usoro: The Viewpoint of An Amateur Historian
The Paul Usoro that I know is not a greenhorn as far as leadership position is concerned. As an...
Marvin Gaye v. Robin Thicke: How Blurred Are The Lines In This Copyright Suit?
On 6th October 2017, Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams filed an appeal at the United States Court...
Wills And Codicils 101 | eberechi may okoh
Lawyer: Have you written a Will? Client: Nope, not ready to die yet. A Will is a...
NEC Quarterly meeting begins with NBA President, Paul Usoro SAN and other distinguished members of the Bar
NBA President, Usoro, others kickstart the NEC Quarterly meeting Nigeria's foremost communications...
Why Legal Due Dilligence is important for corporate transactions/Chidiebere Odoemenam
The importance of conducting a “legal health check” on corporate organizations which are the...
Living Apart As A Ground For Dissolution of Marriage | Simileoluwa Owotomo
INTRODUCTION AND RELEVANT FACTS Under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1970, the grounds for...
That we be governed by law and not by the whims of men | Adedunmade Onibokun
Our founding fathers and our powers-that-be have opted for the rule of law in preference to the...
We hit 5000 followers on Twitter
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Paul Usoro, VP Osinbajo, Chief F.O Fagbohungbe Joins Other SANS to Welcome New Members Into BOSAN
Vice Chairman of the Event Planning Committee of the umbrella body for SANs, Body of Senior...
How Young Lawyers can participate successfully in today’s Political and Economic Climate
Paper delivered at the Legal Marathon Summit, 2017 Oduduwa Hall Obafemi Awolowo University 3rd...
“Uncle, Stop Touching” “Sorry Madam, Sorry | Chika Maduakolam
For some of us not in the know, there is a hot-cake scandal of a big Hollywood exec who has been...
My Adventure into Communications Law – Paul Usoro SAN
Before the GSM revolution in Nigeria, communication was a huge nightmare. The age-old cable...
Nigerian Senator calls for State of Emergency in Educational Sector
ASHAFA JOINS CONCERNED NIGERIANS TO CALL FOR STATE OF EMERGENCY IN EDUCATION SECTOR Just a day...
Today In @ngrsenate Plenary
*PROCEEDINGS OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF TUESDAY, 14th NOVEMBER, 2017.* Welcome to a new Legislative...
Behold The Next Generation Of The Nigerian Bar
Growing up, we were always told that we were the Leaders of Tomorrow. Well, fast forward to today....
Understanding Copyright Protection In Nigeria (PART 1) | Davidson Oturu MCIArb
Introduction Copyright is a form of intellectual property. It has been defined by Black’s Law...
Video: Adedunmade Onibokun on how young lawyers can excel in Nigeria
As part of activities at the on-going Legal Marathon Summit 2017, @lms2017_ organised by the...
Safeguards against Breach of the Lawyer’s Duty of Confidentiality | M. Dugeri
It is commonly understood by lawyers that they are under a duty to protect confidential...
Event: Should I stay or should I go – Building a successful practice: UK or Nigeria?
The British Nigeria Law Forum and Stephenson Harwood LLP invites you to a seminar: ...
AELEX Annual Lecture 2017 / Save The Date
AELEX One of Nigeria’s foremost corporate and commercial law firms, shall be holding its annual...
Lawyer Profile – Paul Usoro, SAN, FCIArb
Paul Usoro, SAN is the Senior Partner and founder of Paul Usoro & Co (PUC), a top commercial...
The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria” (BOSAN) to host Party
An historic event is set to occur in Nigeria’s legal history. For the very first time, the Body of...
Senate Urged To Intervene In Failure To Complete The National Library After 11 Years
The Senate on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 criticized the inability of the Federal...
The Future of Petroleum in Nigeria – Why the FUPRE Bill, signed into law, is a failed venture
Introduction President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, 17th October 2017, signed into law the Bill...
Paul Usoro’s Goodwill Message to the Eastern Bar
The quarterly meeting of the Eastern Bar Forum which is an association of lawyers who...
Paul Usoro Supports the African Women Lawyer’s Association
Yesterday the 27th of October, 2017 was the 1st year anniversary celebration / shelter fund...
WIN 100k via #PAULUSOROCHALLENGE – My Pro Bono Story
Instructions: Share a touching Pro-Bono story on a case you have “handled” via a short Instagram...
My Pro Bono Story | Adedunmade Onibokun
Several weeks ago, I visited all 3 Kirikiri Prisons, including the Maximum, Medium and Female...
Text Of Nba President’s Tribute Delivered By Paul Usoro San In Honour Of Paul Nwokedi Jsc
A special session of the Supreme Court was held today in honour of Late Honourable Justice Paul...
PUC Wins Transport Law Award
Leading commercial Law Firm, Paul Usoro & Co has been adjudged the Transport Law Firm of the...
Doing Business in Nigeria – Immigration Visas And Their Tax Implications (Part 2)
Find Part 1 here BACKGROUND Essentially, the tax implication of a visa or permit held by a...
National Transport Commission Bill laying Foundation for Smart Mobility in Nigeria – Senator Ashafa
The Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has stated that the...
The LTTO Legend: Titilayo Osagie
The buzz around the LTTO event was raring up; it was a few hours till expected kick off at the...
Martins Topple Osagie To Lift Mfon Usoro Cup
Lawyers, Yetunde Martins and Tunji Abdulhameed have emerged winners of the prestigious Lawyers...
5 things That Made LTTO 2017(Mfon Usoro’s Cup) The Best Ever
Since the Lawyers Table Tennis Open tourney made its debut nine years ago, the tournament has...
What to prove to get a divorce in Nigeria | Adedunmade Onibokun
Official statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics suggest that divorce is exceedingly...
The solution to Nigeria’s problems | Adedunmade Onibokun
What is Nigeria’s biggest problem? What is the single factor responsible for the myriad of socio...
Lawyers Table Tennis Open Finals To Hold on Saturday
The final of the prestigious Lawyers Table Tennis Open (Mfon Usoro Cup) will hold this Saturday at...
Human Rights In The Ivory Tower | Ahmed Adetola-Kazeem, MCIArb(UK)
I thank the Students’ Judicial Council of the Lagos State University Students’ Union, for inviting...
ǼLEX sponsors 2nd edition of the annual Nigeria Mining Week
ǼLEX is pleased to sponsor the 2nd edition of the annual Nigeria Mining Week organised by the...
PRAI holds motivational session at Ikoyi Prisons
MOTIVATIONAL EVENT FOR INMATES OF IKOYI PRISON ON 6TH OCTOBER, 2017 The program started about...
PRAI holds motivational speaking session for Kirikiri Prison Inmates
PRAI’S MOTIVATIONAL EVENT HELD AT KIRIKIRI MAXIMUM AND MEDIUM PRISON ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 14, 2017...
Tax Incentives for Start-Ups and Venture Capitalists in Nigeria|
Developing countries tend to use both targeted and general incentives to attract investors. Such...
Ease of doing business is about to disrupt these 11 bottlenecks | Ibiyode Ibikunle
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) through its secretariat has...
Committed Leadership in Lagos State | Senator Ashafa
The Senator representing Lagos East has described His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of...
How is Technology redefining Legal Profession and Law Office Management?
Part 1 Technology has significantly impacted most industries and fields in the world and the legal...
Divorced But Married: The Disturbing Trend Of Fake Divorces | Jamiu Akolade Esq
The breakdown of a marriage is undoubtedly a painful and life-changing event. But what could be...
Can the police be used as debt recovery agents in contractual matters between parties?
Recently I was involved in a criminal matter between two parties in Court. I appeared for the...
My interest in International Economic Law | Damilola Dawodu
International economic law is a field of international law that involves the regulation and...
Through The Lens hosted by Olisa Agbakoba Legal
On the 5th of October, 2017, Olisa Agbakoba Legal hosted "Through The Lens', a business round...
Prisoners’ Rights Advocacy Initiative holds session to encourage Prisoners to join Ikoyi Prison School
The Prisoners' Rights Advocacy Initiative on 09/10/2017 had 226 inmates in attendance at its...
Explained: Why LIRS wants to tax loans you got from your employers
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) recently issued a public notice (the Notice) with...
Why Start-ups need to hire a lawyer or fail | Damilola Oyebayo and Dayo Dauda
The Nigerian start-up ecosystem has evolved in the past few years, many startups have emerged,...
Senate Roundtable on Youth Unemployment and Development
Earlier today @thenigeriansenate Roundtable on Youth Unemployment and Development to review the...
The Glorious Dawn Is Right Ahead- Senator Gbenga Ashafa’s 2017 Independence Day Message
“After rain comes sunshine; After darkness comes the glorious dawn. There is no sorrow...
Happy Independence Nigeria
Happy 57th Independence fellow Nigerians from Legalnaija God bless Nigeria
Taxation Of Employee Loan | Theophilus Olufemi
BACKGROUND September 15, 2017, the Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue issued a...
A New Dawn for Arbitration in Nigeria | Abayomi Okubote
Nigeria has been ranked the 19th most attractive economy for investments in Africa, according to...
Nature Of Matters Handled At The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC)
The LMDC handles various types of cases. They include but are not limited to the following;...
For Lawyers – Should My Firm Outsource its Legal Case Files to Other Lawyers?
This is a question that is making the rounds in legal circles around the world lately. Many firms...
5 Emerging Trends in Estate Planning
Estate planning is a pertinent factor to take into consideration for the disposition of an estate...
What Lawyers should note about the Lagos Multi-door Court House
Important Points To Note About The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (Lmdc) Especially For Lawyers And...
How to make your wealth run in perpetuity
Many people are worried about what to do with their accumulated wealth. There are several cases of...
Passage Of The Chief Imam Of Lagos State, Late Sheikh Garuba Ibrahim Akinola | Gbenga Ashafa
It is with a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that I received the...
The Lagos Multi-door Courthouse II – Referrals
There are three ways through which matters can be referred to the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse....
Essentials of a Contract of Employment | Kingsley Ugochukwu Ani
A contract of employment is necessary whenever a person wants to undertake a position with an...
Acts considered domestic violence in Lagos | Adesuwa Omozusi
Acts characterized as Domestic Violence under the Domestic Violence Law of Lagos, 2007. The...
The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (1) | Dmediationlawyeristng
The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) concept was initiated by the Negotiation and Conflict...
10 Things some police officers don’t want you to know | Legalnaija
This is a list of laws that some police officers do not want you to know. Ignorance of these laws...
Can a police officer make an arrest without stating the reason? |Legalnaija
There have been various scenes in Nollywood movies, where a police officer makes an attempt to...
Just Before Heading To Court | Adejorin d. Abiona
Many cases get dismissed or struck out of Court upon objections and applications which border on...
Legal Arrangements For Children Without Parents Or Guardians In Nigeria| Temitayo Ogunmokun
The care, custody and welfare of children (under the age of 18) in Nigeria are strict functions of...
Doing Business In Nigeria – Immigration Visas And Their Tax Implications (Part 1)
INTRODUCTION The mobility of foreigners in and out of Nigeria for whatever purpose is generally...
Happy Eid El Kabir
Happy Eid El Kabir to all muslim brothers and sisters
LCA Young Arbitrators Network anniversary event
You are invited to join us on 22 September for the LCA Young Arbitrators Network anniversary...
Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF) whistleblowing programme
The Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF) whistleblowing programme is designed to encourage anyone...
Perspectives on Probation, Confirmation and Promotion in Employment Contract | Kayode Omosehin, Esq.
Probation is simply an agreed trial period for a worker to prove his worth on a job to his...
What You Need To Know about Expatriate Employment In Nigeria | Busayo Adedeji
With approximately 188 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in...
How to spot growth and value stocks in the Nigerian stock market | Nairametrics
For those new to investing, the terms value stocks and growth stocks are what you will hear every...
Persuading The Client And The Other Side To Engage In Mediation | DmediationLawyerist
To make the decision whether or not to have a case or dispute proceed to mediation requires; An...
Is Mediation as expensive as Litigation?
A small number of cases are intrinsically unsuitable for mediation although very experienced...
The Benefits Of Mediation Over Litigation (iii)| DmediationLawyerist
It is usually less expensive than litigation which goes all the way to judgment. Mediation...
Community Based Approach, Best Way To Fight Drug Abuse- Senator Ashafa
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Gbenga...
The Benefits Of Mediation Over Litigation (Iii) | DmediationLawyerist
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Star Profile – Nicholas Akintola Ladapo
Principal partner Chief Ladosu Ladapo ( SAN)& CO Mr. Akintola Ladapo is an amazing man....
Counsel’s Wig; A Symbol Of Sagacity And Old Age| Damilola Dawodu
History of the wig and gown The tradition of wearing wigs and the culture of adorning gowns was...
The Benefits Of Mediation Over Litigation (II) |DmediationLawyerist
The Benefits Of Mediation Over Litigation include - ...
Mediation and the Courts | DmediationLawyerist
It should be noted that Mediation and other forms of ADR can NEVER replace the courts but it is to...
Fighting Tax Evasion & Avoidance | Theophilus Olufemi
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has again taken a step towards containing tax avoidance...
The Types Of Cases That Can Be Referred To Mediation
Mediation can be utilized in resolving a wide range of disputes including but not limited to the...
The Right Choice Between Voluntary Resignation and Termination of Employment | Kayode Omosehin, Esq.
One of the easiest ways out of any confusion created by an irreconcilable difference in the course...
What is mediation?
Mediation is a voluntary, non-binding and private dispute resolution process in which a trained...
Star Profile – Mr. Femi Falana SAN, LL.B, B.L, FCI, Arb.
Femi Falana, a native of Ilawe , Ekiti State, Nigeria was born on May 20, 1958. Femi...
Nigerian Startup Registration in 2017: a Necessity or Luxury? | Adejorin D. Abiona
When starting a business, one of the major considerations on the minds of the owners/ promoters is...
Overview of the Legal requirements for revocation of certificate of occupancy in Nigeria | Teingo Inko-Tariah
Introduction A certificate of occupancy is a document that evidences the grant of a right of...
Special Invitation to Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) NBA Party
All attendees of @nbaconferenceng are specially invited to the Biggest Party at the NBA Conference...
Lawyer’s Advice On Why Employer Must Give Reason For Termination Of Employment | Kayode Omosehin
Why Employer must give reason for termination of employment From a review of 257 employment cases...
How Pharmacisits Can Lead Charge Against Drug Abuse| Senator Ashafa
It is no news that Drug Abuse in quite rampant in Nigeria, this is mad epossible because most of...
Wills And Letters Of Administration | Adeolu Adesuyi
Many Nigerians have a misconceived impression about making Wills. When asked if he/she has...
Property Agents get in here
With over 1,400,000 views so far and over 3,000 views daily from professionals all over Nigeria,...
When You Discover You’re Not the Father | Ivie Omoregie
A few months ago I watched a heart wrenching video of an Igbo man who discovered his only son was...
You Don’t Always Have to ‘Drag’ People to Court | Ivie Omoregie
I loved litigation; it was something I found very interesting. It was akin to story telling, yet...
Calculating Compensation for Suspension of Employee| Kayode Omosehin, Esq.
1. Suspension of employees in a nutshell An employer’s power to suspend a...
VAIDS and the need for effective tax administration in Nigeria | Olajide Olutuyi
As part of efforts to improve non-oil revenue amid a global outlook of low oil prices, Nigeria's...
Difference between Letter of Dismissal & Letter of Termination | Adedunmade Onibokun
It is important to note that an employment relationship cannot be forced upon either an unwilling...
Legal Contracts for Service and of Service in Employment Relationships |Micheal Dugeri
Introduction Contracts of service and contracts for service both connote an employment...
Senate Conducts Overight Of The Lagos – Ibadan Segment Of The Lagos To Kano Railway Modernisation Project
The Joint Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt and Land Transport on Monday,...
Industries liable to receive Pioneer Status in Nigeria
The federal government on Monday, 7th August, 2017 , released the full list of the 27 key...
You can sue for a breach of promise to marry
The Nigerian culture takes marriage really serious; many young adults consider settling down as...
3 things you can do when the police breach your legal rights | Adedunmade Onibokun
That “Police is your friend” or “bail is free’, a Nigerian will tell you is one of the biggest...
Photos from the LCA – YAN International Arbitration Moot Competition
The event was held on the 28th of July, 2017 at the Lagos Court of Arbitration.
The Proposed NGO Regulation Bill #NoNGOBillNG | Adedunmade Onibokun
“A dynamic and autonomous civil society, able to operate freely, is one of the fundamental checks...
LCA – YAN International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2017
The Nigerian Worker And Occupational Hazards | Eberechi May Okoh
May 2017 - Stacey who works in a salon in Port Harcourt was hit by a car while going across the...
Who gets paid first when a company goes into liquidation? | Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
The order in which assets of the company are to be applied is laid down in both the Companies and...
How corporate governance can affect Nigeria’s development | Olajide Olutuyi
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