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Abalaka v. Minister of Health: SC Clarifies Rights Enforcement vs. Judicial Review | By Isah Bala Garba
THE FACT OF THE CASE BRIEFLY GOES AS FOLLOWS: The appellant publicly claimed to have discovered a vaccine for HIV and to have cured patients. His claim drew reactions from the 1st and 2nd respondents, who are the Minister of Health and the Medical & Dental Council...
Understanding the Thin Line Between Civil and Criminal Defamation in Nigeria, Boundaries and Legal Defences
Introduction Defamation remains one of the most sensitive aspects of Nigerian law, a space where personal reputation and freedom of expression constantly meet and sometimes collide. The law recognizes that while every person is entitled to protect his or her good...
Overview Of Wills And The Necesssary Requirements Under Nigerian Law | Motunrayo Olaleye
INTRODUCTION The aim of this Article is to give a basic, brief and easy to read explanation of the...
Lawyer Sues Govt on Section 24, Cybercrimes Act 2015
Barr. Solomon Okedara Cybercrime Act 2015: Solomon Okedara V. Attorney General Of The...
Reflating The Economy Through MSME Support – NASME Business Luncheon on 13/7/2017
The Nigerian Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (NASME) charged with the co-ordination,...
Rights Of Igbo To Self Determination And A Call For The Restructuring Of The Current Nigerian Political System
Abstract The recent heightened clamour for self-determination in various quarters of...
5 takeaways from our poll on whether Evans the kidnapper should be released on compassionate grounds
The news of the successful arrest of kidnap kingpin, Evans Onwuamadik, in Magodo, on the 10th...
A Brief Analysis Of Constructive Dismissal | Busayo Adedeji
Simply put constructive dismissal is the changing of an employee's job or working conditions with...
Legal protection from workplace sexual harassment | Michael Dugeri
There is legal protection from workplace sexual harassment. Workplace sexual harassment is...
The Right of the Employer to Reject a Resignation | Michael Dugeri
An employer has no right to reject the resignation of its employee, for whatever reason. The law...
ORDER BOOK – Legal Rights and Obligations Under Nigerian Law
This Book is designed to educate its reader on various provisions of Nigerian laws and how each...
Consumer Rights Protection And The Nigerian State | Ahmed Adetola-Kazeem
Being the text of a paper delivered by Ahmed Adetola-Kazeem, MCIArb (UK) at alecture...
Northern Groups October 1 Deadline to Igbos; A Constitutional Breach | Adedunmade Onibokun
According to news reports, on Tuesday, the 6th of June, 2017, 16, Northern groups including the...
How to register a patent in Nigeria | Adedunmade Onibokun
A Patent is an official right to be the only person to make, use or sell a product or an...
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – Peacock (Episode 10)
Have you ever seen a peacock spread its feathers? Completely fanned out, it’s a lovely spectacle,...
Competition Law: An Analysis Of The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Bill 2015 | Yori Ehimony Junior
In Market economies, there is inherent danger that market players may distort or even eliminate...
The Niger-Delta Negotiations: A Paradigm Shift- Tolu Aderemi/Tolu Ogidi
During a survey of the effects of diamond mining in an aboriginal Canadian community, a survey...
Proposed Solutions to accessible and sustainable Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) – ‘A toddlers Approach’
It is of paramount importance to understand the definition of ‘Sustainable energy’....
Book a space for your kids at the High Achievers leadership Summer Camp
High Achievers Academy High Achievers leadership Summer Camp 1st - 29th August 2017 An...
The Need for Contract of Employment| by Kingsley Ugochukwu Ani Esq.
It is a good thing when you are offered that new job at that new company you applied to alongside...
Nnamdi Kanu Bail Conditions: onerous or constitutional? | Kingsley Ugochukwu Ani
Introduction Bail is simply a process or procedure whereby a person who has been denied of his...
The Role Of Civil Society In Decongesting Prisons And Reducing Crimes In Lagos State
It is not in...
The NICN Revolution – A Curse Or Blessing? | Busayo Adedeji
The Supreme Court is expected on June 30, 2017 to rule on the finality of the decisions of the...
Constitutional Provision for vacancy in the Presidency| Adedunmade Onibokun
On the 5th of May, 2010, President Musa Yar’adua passed-on, thereby leaving the office of the...
Senator Ashafa calls for Legislative Support on Rails
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Gbenga...
Mini Grids; Does the new regulation depict a bright future for Nigeria | Okezi Okah-Avae
Introduction The Federal Government of Nigeria (“FG”) has long since declared its intention to...
Lawyer Profile – Babatunde Fagbohunlu, SAN
Tunde Fagbohunlu SAN is a Partner and heads of Litigation, Arbitration and ADR Practice...
Provision of the Constitution on Acting President | Adedunmade Onibokun
Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the 5th of May, 2017,...
Event – NBA Young Lawyers Forum Legal Education Seminar
The Young Lawyer's forum of the Nigerian Bar Association, cordially invites all lawyers to the...
Police Bail is free or so they say | Adedunmade Onibokun
It has been made known time and time again, that Police bail is free. The words “bail is free”...
Joint Operating Agreements | Onyeka Obidi
(10 years ago *gasp*, I wrote this essay - which may or may not be terrible - on JOAs back in...
NBA Section on Business Law Conference starts June 18
Critiquing the Provisions of the Lagos Anti-Land Grabbing Law – Prince Ikechukwu Nwafuru
Proem This article aims to critique the Lagos State Properties Protection Law, 2016...
Bail Conditions for Nnamdi Kanu- Just or Unfair? | Gbenga Odugbemi
There has been dense discussions on the trial and especially, the bail conditions of the leader of...
Legal Perspective on Discrimination And Challegenges Faced By Illegitimate Children| Motunrayo Olaleye
INTRODUCTION This topic reminds me of primary school days. It was okay to call each other names...
Invitation To ESQ. Training on Natural Gas Utilization: Legal And Negotiation Issues
ESQ Seminars, an affiliate of Legal Blitz Limited, has a strong market-leading brand with a...
Taxation And Investment In A 3rd World Economy- A First World Approach | Olajide Ademola Omosebi
ABSTRACT In the second half of the twentieth century, the emergence of scores of new states has...
Just Before You Blow that Snitch Whistle, Here Are Some Things to Consider | Ivie Omoregie:
As we all know, there has been a drastic drop in Nigeria’s federal revenue due to the fall in...
Essentials Of A Contract Of Employment | Hightower Solicitors
This piece is scripted to educate business owners and prospective employees. To help draw their...
Legislative Motion On Need For Security Agencies To Intervene In Kidnapping And Securing The Waterways
Sponsor: Senator Gbenga B. Ashafa (Lagos East) The Senate. Notes with urgent and grave concern the...
Senator Gbenga Ashafa calls for protection of creeks from Kidnappers & Militants
Following the recent increase in the activities of Militants and Kidnappers in the Lagos East...
#TodayInPlenary Proceedings of the Nigerian Senate on 11th April, 2017
*PROCEEDING OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF TUESDAY 11TH APRIL, 2017* Its a new Legislative day in the...
Personality Profile – Prof. Olukonyinsola Ajayi (SAN)
Prof. Konyinsola Ajayi SAN attended the Igbobi College between 1971 and 1975. Though a quiet...
The Nigerian National Anthem
The National Anthem Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey To serve our fatherland With love...
Bill for an Act to repeal the Nigerian Postal Service Act by Senator Gbenga Ashafa
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, today 5th April, 2016 at the Upper...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) & UK Bribery Act (UKBA) Takeaways for Companies doing business in Nigeria
Background For investors looking to do business and companies doing business in Nigeria, there are...
Get an affordable International Degree with Higher Study Nigeria
Why should you burden yourself with spending as much as $20,000 or more on education in UK, USA,...
Eight Beatitudes for Lawyers: Lessons from Lincoln | Joseph Onele
The First Beatitude Blessed are they who thirst after knowledge (both law-related and non-law...
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – Treason (Episode 9)
“Are you paying attention? Good. If you are not listening carefully, you will miss things....
Review of Retail Supermarket Nig. Ltd v. Citibank Nig Ltd & CBN
Background Following a decision of the Federal High Court in Suit No: FHC/L/CS/1710/2013:...
Expansion Of Business Visa Activities in Nigeria | Dayo Adu
Background: This memo seeks to enlighten Partners, business visitors to Nigeria, companies,...
Key Takeaways From The National Industrial Court Of Nigeria Civil Procedure Rules 2017
Background: Recently, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2017 “the...
Jurisdiction over Maritime Labour Claims – the Federal High Court or the National Industrial Court?
Legal jurisprudence continues to develop and there is always an ever-growing need to fine tune the...
Legal Opinion on Whether the Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs must wear uniform
Background Upon appointment as the Nigerian Customs Service Comptroller General by the President,...
Beyond Boko Haram: Exploring the Crisis of Definition in Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Legislations
“Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue...
Profile – Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen GCON CJN
Hon. Justice W.S. Nkanu Onnoghen was born on the 22nd December, 1950 at Okurike Town, Biase L.G.A....
Infograph on Medical Negligence
5 Misconceptions about Tenancy Law in Nigeria | Adedunmade Onibokun
A lot of Nigerians have misconceptions about some of the principles and laws regarding tenancy...
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – Silk (Episode 8)
I am rounding up my workout when a phone rings, it’s my iphone so I am wondering who has been...
Quote: Lord Lugard’s opinion of the average African/Nigerian
"In character and temperament" wrote Lord Lugard, the typical African of this race-type is a...
Central Bank of Nigeria’s Draft Guidelines on Direct Debit and Billing Payments in Nigeria
E-commerce has made tremendous growth in Nigeria since the massive penetration of internet...
The Indolent Generation of Talkatives| Magnus Amudi
“No generation can choose the age or circumstance in which it is born, but through leadership it...
Ivie Omoregie: Here Are Vital Things to Consider If You’re Thinking of Coming Into Nigeria to Set Up a Business
Recently someone called me with excitement about the new value of the Naira. She had been hearing...
Nigeria’s Nuclear Energy Programme and the Question of Legality under International Law
Introduction The history of Nigeria’s nuclear technology started after her independence when the...
An Overview of Oil and Gas Contracts| Anemuyem Akpan & Uduak Nsungwara
Introduction The public and private arrangements under which oil production is authorised have...
Doing business in Nigeria: how foreigners can set up businesses in Nigeria| Hightower Lawyers
Nigeria is ever-ready to welcome foreigners to its shores, for business. There are many foreign...
Did you know these legal facts | Ahudiya Ukiwe
That “419” is actually a section of the Nigerian Criminal Code that indicates the...
Hague Rules: Autonomy and Superiority over Domestic Legislation in Nigeria | Adebanke Ajayi
At the onset of the second millennium, the position of the Nigerian Jurisprudence pertaining to...
In The Interest Of Justice | Eberechi Okoh
“…visiting the sin of counsel on his client is not permitted by the law courts. What...
Desertion: When A Spouse Abandons Marriage After The Wedding| Hightower Lawyers
This is not legal advice. This piece only seeks to educate and promote a healthy conversation. In...
Medical Negligence In Nigeria: Addressing The Public On Its Scope And The Resultant Legal Implications
INTRODUCTION It is not uncommon to see this quote on a hospital building “We Care, God Heals”....
Doing Business In Nigeria: Dealing With Incidents Of Fraud | Hightower Lawyers
In business, there’s always a risk of being swindled, even when dealing with supposed ‘partners’,...
Land Ratification/Regularization Policy of Lagos State- Would the Supreme Court’s Decision Have Been Different Had It Considered the Land Use Act?
Introduction Lagos State, the former capital of Nigeria, otherwise known as the 'Centre of...
Are Documents Made by Interested Persons to an Action Admissible in Court? | Adebanke Ajayi
Generally, a document made by a person interested in an action either in anticipation of the suit...
Military attire, civilian camouflage, and their legality in Nigeria | Gbenga Odugbemi
In Nigeria, it is notorious that majority of the civilians do not know their rights, and for a...
Life of Lagos Lawyer -Episode 7
As a lawyer, receiving phone calls about a client in police custody is not the sort of welcoming...
Effect of the International Convention for Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments
Since the advent and use of steel-hulled vessels, water has been used as ballast to stabilize...
Legal Strategies for Addressing Climate Change: A Comparative Analysis of Cap-and-Trade and Carbon Tax | Magnus Amudi
1. Introduction Today, major/global climate change conversations are...
Essentials Of A Contract Of Sale | Hightower Lawyers
A Contract of Sale is an agreement for the exchange of goods, services, or property, between the...
The Shareholders Agreement | Eberechi Okoh
“They criticize me for harping on the obvious; if all the folks in the United States would do the...
How To Conduct A Sale Of Family Property | HightowerLawyers
Unlike real assets owned by individuals, family property (land and houses) is for...
DRONE IN A TOY SHOP: The Battle Between Technology Development & National Security In Nigeria
While window shopping in the mall one day, I saw something unusual through the window of one of...
Statute Barred Debt And Its Revival | Simileoluwa Owotomo
INTRODUCTION In discussing this poignant issue, one must discuss debt within the...
Personality Profile – Hon. Justice S.M.A Belgore GCON, CJN (RTD)
SALIHU MODIBBO ALFA BELGORE was born on the 17TH of JANUARY, 1937 to Yusufu Belgore, An Alkali and...
Why Is It Important To Register Trademarks In Nigeria | HightowerLawyers
A trademark is defined in the interpretation section of the Trade Marks Act as a mark,...
The Importance Of Agents In Commercial Transactions| Hightowerlawyers
An agent is one who has express (oral or written) or implied authority to act for another (the...
President Buhari’s 10 Day Vacation-The Change Begins With Me! | Tope Atiba
It has been quite a while since I last wrote a personal article as it relates to our dear Nation;...
Overview Of The National Industrial Court Of Nigeria (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2017 | Ahmed Adetola-Kazeem
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2017 (“New Rules”) which...
Need For Partnership Between all Arms of Government
There is no doubt that the nation and Nigerians will benefit from a strong partnership...
Why Draft A Shareholders Agreement? – Busayo Adedeji
The whole essence of a Shareholders Agreement (“SHA”) is to govern the relationship between...
BVN, Telecoms and Common Sense by Ahudiya Ukiwe
The Biometric Verification Number (BVN) was conceived by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the...
Ivie Omoregie: Death is Certain! This is Why It Is Important to Have a Valid Will
A wise man once said “everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die”. I often find that...
A Review Of The Maritime Sector In 2016 | Osinuga Damilola
The year 2016 was indeed a very tough year for the Maritime Sector. There has not been a more...
Defences to Defamation | by Simileoluwa Owotomo
1. INTRODUCTION According to the Black’s Law Dictionary, “Defamation”...
Five New Year Resolutions For Nigeria | By Ayo Sogunro
January 1, 2017. Some things will not change. For example, the president will give his New Year...
Happy New Year
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – Episode 6
After a quick briefing with my client, I am about to get in my car when I hear someone calling out...
Challenges with taxation system in Nigeria
Introduction The Nigerian tax system has undergone several reforms geared at enhancing tax...
Economic Impact of Migration: Benefit or Burden? BY Osiri Ndukwe
Introduction Migration is a feature of social and economic life across many countries, but the...
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Curbing terrorism through Immigration Policies by Osiri Ndukwe
Introduction Immigration policies aim to facilitate the entry of foreigners whose presence is...
Rights Of A Tenant In Nigeria By Onyekachi Umah, Esq. ACIArb(Uk)
Just as the human fingers vary, so do human status, situations and endeavours vary. At different...
NCC, the Data Price Floor and Competition Law – Stephen Oke
Stephen 'seun Oke I am sure most, if not all, of us received notifications (be it from our...
Enforcement Of Tax Judgments Outside Nigeria – Osiri Ndukwe
Introduction In this era of increased international trade and foreign direct investment,...
Suspension of FRCN Code of Corporate Governance: Lessons Learnt – Prince Ikechukwu Nwafuru
Introduction The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) recently issued the National Code...
41 Banned Items: Nigerian Government to Dump CBN’s Forex Policy
Recall that earlier in the year, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) banned 41 items from access...
Happy Human Rights Day – Dec 10
Do you support Human Rights?
Since we launched #YALIStands4All, more than 5,000 leaders -- people like you -- have pledged to...
Event – 5th Annual Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) Workshop holds 14/12/16.
Nigerians and the MMM Craze by Ahmed Olaitan Banu
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand”….Neil...
Anti-Dollarization Policy: Managing Reality – Issues And Discontents
*This article, co- written with Chuks Okoriekwe, was featured in the Legal Insight column of BDLaw...
Ivie Omoregie: On Becoming – Did Someone Say ‘Defamation’?
I am sure we are all aware of recent social media happenings involving the release of a certain...
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – Episode 5 (Court Room)
It’s 9:00am and we are seated in court. My client who wanted to pay me with yam and bush-meat is...
Why we need competition laws in Nigeria
According to the Black’s Law Dictionary, 8th edition, Competition is the struggle for commercial...
Personality Profile – Dapo Olanipekun SAN
Dapo Olanipekun SAN was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in July, 2015,...
Duty of service providers to reveal customer information
The right of individuals to protect their data is very sacred and fundamental. Section 37 of the...
Congratulations to all the New Wigs on their Call to Bar
Life of a Lagos Lawyer (Episode 4) – Big Law to Solo
It’s been 7 weeks since I dropped my resignation letter out of frustration. I walked out of Oga’s...
The Enforceability of Non-Compete Clauses/Agreements under Nigerian Labour Law
Entrepreneurs often dread losing key staff. The difficulty involved in having to recruit and...
Compliance Under The Corporate Immigration Regime in Nigeria
Under the Nigerian corporate immigration regime, foreign nationals may undertake any type of...
Infograph on child pronography laws in Nigeria
Hierarchy Of Courts In Nigeria- Adenike Adetifa
“A party is entitled as of right to the consideration of his case before the court”. HIS...
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – Milady (Episode 3)
 It all started on the day of my Call. My father was so proud that his little angel was becoming...
The Communication Service Tax Bill: A Desperate Cry For Help – Emmanuel Ohiri
1. Introduction On 31st August 2016, the National Bureau of...
Infograph – Why you need a Company Secretary
Compensation for death in the workplace
A fatal accident at work is defined as an accident which leads to the death of a victim. Death is...
Infograph on Employee Compensation Rights
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – End of the Month (Episode 2)
Everyone in the office is smiling, except me. Their jubilation is expected, being the end of...
Sexual Harassment Law in Nigerian Universities
The Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Educational Institutions Prohibition Bill, 2016; otherwise known...
What to do when your employment is terminated unlawfully – Adedunmade Onibokun
There are many instances when employees have had their employments terminated unlawfully by their...
Duties and Powers of The National Judicial Council (NJC)
The National Judicial Council is one of the Federal Executive Bodies created by virtue of Section...
Provisions of the proposed bill to establish a ranching commission in Nigeria
The National Assembly is currently examining a Bill sponsored by Senator Barnabas Gemade, seeking...
Life of a Lagos Lawyer – Bad mornings (Episode 1)
It was a very beautiful day and I woke up feeling great. Like an angel had visited my bed side...
Sun International’s Pullout ,The Nigeria Gaming Industry And The Rest Of The Economy –
On the 25TH of August of 2106 we woke up to splashing headlines by several local papers announcing...
Compensation for injury in the Workplace
The Black's Law Dictionary, 9th Edition at page 320, defines compensation as: "1. Remuneration and...
Inforgraph on the Lagos Property Protection Law
“THE CNN EFFECT” If it Bleeds it Leads. Does media coverage make violent conflict more likely?
The saturation of media in virtually all areas of contemporary life and its effects on society has...
BNLF social networking event on 28/10/16.
Interview: Chika Ugonwa, Immigration lawyer talks about law practice and finding her niche by Anne Mmeje
Anne Mmeje interviewed Chika Ugonwa, a young entrepreneurial Nigerian Lawyer who practices...
Ivie Omoregie: The Importance of Contracts;Especially When Dealing with Friends
The importance of contracts Over the years, in my professional capacity, as well as in my personal...
Powers of National Security Agencies in Nigeria
According to Wikipedia, National security is a concept that a government, along with its...
Who will speak for the judiciary – Dunmade Onibokun
Who will speak for the judiciary – Dunmade Onibokun First they came for the Socialists, and I did...
Commendation to Nigerian Police on tattoos
I just stumbled on an article on the Linda Ikeji Blog about a lady who was assaulted by the Police...
Opinion: On Sambo Dasuki and the ruling of the ECOWAS Court by Raymond Nkannebe
The considered ruling yesterday 4th October, of a three man panel of the Ecowas court led by...
Infograph on penalty for abuse of public office in Nigeria
Forward Recommendations On The National Automotive Policy – Senator Olugbenga Ashafa
Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport Senator Olugbenga Ashafa, the...
One Step Closer to Creation of State Police
Sometime ago, I wrote about why we needed to establish State Police in Nigeria and empower local...
Nigerian Senate Considers Report Of Ad-Hoc Committee On The State Of The Economy & Passes Five Motions
The Senate on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 commenced consideration of the Report of its Ad-hoc...
Ashafa Says Senate Is Ready For 2017 Budget
The senator representing Lagos East at the 8th Session of the National Assembly, Senator Olugbenga...
Freedom of Expression and the Blogger under Nigerian Law – Timothy Tion
The recent arrest of Abubakar Sidiqu; a blogger, by operatives of the Economic and financial...
Taking steps frustrates Arbitration in Nigeria – kayode Omosehin Esq.
Preliminary View Arbitration is an old dispute resolution mechanism. Some authors have traced its...
This Thing Called Tax; Another Commercial Jargon? – Omotayo Akorede
Recently, there have been a lot of news about tax avoidance and new legislations to this effect....
The Concept Of Plea Bargain As A Veritable Tool For Justice Or Corruption – Adebayo Oluwaseyi Olayiwola
The Concept Of Plea Bargain As A Veritable Tool For Justice Or Corruption Under The Nigerian...
Risk of Doing Business in Nigeria; Depth of Local Knowledge is Key – Prince-Alex Iwu
Sometime in 2014, massive development began in one of the choice locations in Nigeria, Falomo...
Ivie Omoregie: Governor’s Consent & Perfecting Title to Your Landed Property
In light of the recent devaluation of the naira, there has been a lot of emphasis placed on...
Happy Eid Mubarak
Efficiency, Liquidity and Profitability in the Nigerian Power Sector; The Challenges Faced – Chukwudi Ofili
Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, continues to experience challenges within the power sector...
Reform of the Nigerian VAS Industry: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly – Detail Commercial Solicitors
A. Introduction A value added service (VAS) is any service other than voice calls...
Possession Vs Ownership – Prince O Williams -Joel
The word possession in land law often coincides with ownership. Although the two words are often...
Of Reforms, Revolutions and the Ministry of Trade & Investment: Amendment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act
“In the sense that he tackled the stifling role of government in our economy, Bibi was not a...
Policy And Regulatory Challenges Posed By Convergence In The Broadcasting Industry – Yahaya Maikori
Since the earliest days, the telecoms and broadcasting industries were seen as entirely separates...
Redefining The Concept Of Damages For Use And Occupation Of Land And Mesne Profits – Tanimola Anjorin
Redefining The Concept Of Damages For Use And Occupation Of Land And Mesne Profits[1] -...
The Importance Of Registering A Business – Adeolu Adesuyi Esq.
The importance of registering a business can never be over-emphasized. For one, when it comes to...
An Analysis of The Federal Competition And Consumer Protection Bill 2015 – Oluyori Ehimony Jr.
AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION LAW AND POLICY: AN ANALYSIS ON THE FEDERAL COMPETITION AND CONSUMER...
Franchising: A Pathway To Entrepreneurial Success In Nigeria – Franklin Okeke
Franchising is a business model that businesses use to expand their brand and operational...
New CBN Guidelines For Banks On The Treatment Of Dishonoured Or Dud Cheques – Bolanle Oduntan, Esq.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued new guidelines to all banks on dishonoured or dud cheques....
Reinforcing The Freedom Of Information Act Through Digital Citizens Engagement
In any democracy, citizen participation is a basic principle because governments derive their...
Emmanuel Ohiri – Money Judgment;Unclogging the wheel of Justice
Introduction The legal mantra, “a winning party has a right to enjoy the fruit of his judgment”...
TyLegal – Is life imprisonment suitable for rapists?
The Kaduna state government has proposed life imprisonment for rapists, especially where minors...
Busayo Adedeji – Corporate and Individual Liability Under The Immigration Act (2015)
The immigration act was recently reviewed/amended and same was signed into law by former president...
Chukwudi Ofili – Perfection of Security Documents and the Practice of Upstamping in Nigeria
In Nigeria, debts are typically secured through the use of guarantees, mortgages, fixed and...
Supreme Court Rules Igbo girls can inherit property
The Supreme Court recently delivered a landmark judgment that will alter the domination,...
Osinuga Damilola – Lease as an Alternative Financing Vehicle in Ship Acquisition
Acquisition of ships is fundamental to the shipping business. Notwithstanding the mode of...
Tanimola Anjorin – An exposè on the Arbitration procedural stages
Arbitration as a better alternative to litigation: An exposè on the procedural stages[1] ABSTRACT...
Provisions of the Lagos State Properties Protection Law 2016
Though not restricted to the commercial city of Nigeria, Land grabbing has always been a big issue...
RBN Bloggers – How to draft an Affidavit though you aren’t a lawyer
Many people don't like lawyers simply because it appears they argue too much, others don't like...
Ivie Omoregie: So You Want to Stand As a Guarantor For LeBoo?
Just the other morning a friend of mine called messsscccrreeeaammmiinnggg; she said a certain...
Busayo Adedeji – A Review of the Cybercrimes Act
· Introduction The cybercrime act was signed into...
Penalty for Cyberstalking in Nigeria
The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 provides for an effective, unified and...
Music Saturdays – Forte
Teniola George, a.k.a "Forte" is a Nigerian lawyer who has embraced his passion for music like our...
Abimbola Balogun – Position Of Commissioned Photographers under The Nigerian Copyright Law
So I somehow walked into an argument with a friend of mine the other day of which the true and...
Evicting tenants through self-help
A client once complained to me about a belligerent tenant who despite owing arrears of rent had...
Profile – Chief J. K Gadzama SAN
Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986 and enrolled at the Supreme Court of Nigeria the same year,...
What you should know before signing a contract (Part 2)
This is the 2nd post in a series of articles on contract. The first article defined contracts...
Decision Of A Court With Competent Jurisdiction – Meaning And Effect Of
“In this Constitution unless it is otherwise expressly provided or the context otherwise requires-...
Dunmade Onibokun – Do you have a Contract of Employment?
There are a lot of people reading this post, answering “No” to the above question. Next is...
Senate Passes Nigerian Railway Corporation Bill, 2016
Senator Gbenga Ashafa (Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport) The Senate on Thursday,...
Ivie Omoregie: When Oil & Gas Companies Start Letting Go of Staff
Many people would be aware of the general crash in the price of a barrel of crude oil (at one...
Tolulope Aderemi – The Niger Delta Crisis: Negotiations Vs. Military Force
Over the years, various agitations have filled the political space on the ‘emancipation of the...
Luxury Street – Stylish, Professional Bags for Female Lawyers
We are familiar with the saying..."If the shoe fits...wear it" or "if the shoe fits buy it in...
PROFILE – A.B Mahmoud SAN
Ed's Note - The learned silk, A.B Mahmoud SAN is currently contesting for the Presidency of...
Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle – Nigeria’s Venture Capital Industry: DFIs have a Role to Play
By: Olubunmi Abayomi-Olukunle By many standards, the venture capital industry in Nigeria is still...
Dunmade Onibokun – Scope of Immunity Clause on Nigerian Public Officers
President Muhammadu Buhari By virtue of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution, certain public officers...
Argyle & Clover – Obtaining Letters Of Administration (Without Will) At The High Court Of Lagos State
When a person dies intestate i.e. without leaving a Will, no person is allowed under the...
Faruq Abass – NICN Judgment On Work Place Discrimination Based On The Hiv Status Of An Employee
Mr. X commenced a lawsuit against Company Y at the National Industrial Court (NIC), Lagos (Suit...
Tochukwu Chikwendu – CBN OTC Fx Futures: Understanding The Derivatives Market
By: Tochukwu Chikwendu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently removed the peg on...
Jamiu Akolade – Can the draft National Code of Corporate Governance be made applicable to all private companies?
By: Jamiu Akolade MCIArb Purpose of the FRCN ...
Femi Falana – Official corruption and immunity in Nigeria
In order to ensure the smooth running of the government the Constitution has conferred immunity on...
Vote Legalnaija for ABA Journal Blawg 100
The ABA Journal is working on their 10th annual list of the 100 best legal blogs, and they’d like...
Time Has Come To Open Up Our Railway Sector To Private Sector Participation- Senator Gbenga B. Ashafa.
Senator Gbenga B. Ashafa representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the 8th Senate, is...
The formation of Group Company, Holding Company and Consortium in Nigeria
By: Teingo Inko-Tariah Introduction There are certain business structures that could be created to...
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Happy New Month, Wish you a beautiful July
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