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Essential Books for Tech, Digital & Fintech Lawyers in Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa's largest tech ecosystem, home to a thriving fintech sector, a growing digital economy, and some of the continent's most ambitious startups. For lawyers advising in this space — whether on data protection compliance, fintech licensing, cybercrime, or...
Essential Books for Election Petition Lawyers in Nigeria
Election petition practice is one of the most specialised, high-pressure, and time-sensitive areas of Nigerian law. With strict timelines, unique procedural rules, and politically charged environments, only lawyers who are thoroughly prepared can effectively represent...
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
Corporate Governance is not just about how a company is directed and controlled to maximize...
Legal Insight Into Mastercard’s $18 Billion Lawsuit Blocked By The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal
Background In 2014, the European Court of Justice finally decided that Mastercard’s ‘interchange...
Get finance for your Social Enterprise via The Funding Space
Non-profit Organizations (NPOs) and social enterprises in Nigeria play a critical role in bridging...
Why Federal Govt needs a loan Finance for Railway/ Senator Ashafa
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Gbenga...
Constitutional Review – Bills passed by the House of Representatives on 27/7/2017
The Nigerian House of Representatives on 27th July, 2017, in a plenary session, with 97 Senators...
Constitutional Review: Bills Passed by Nigerian Senate on 26/7/2017
The Nigerian Senate on 26th July, 2017, in a plenary session, with 97 Senators in attendance,...
Sexual Harassment in the Work Place | Busayo Adedeji
Sexual harassment is bullying or coercion of a sexual nature, or the...
What Nigerian entrepreneurs should expect from Foreign Investors | Boma Braide
Nigerian Entrepreneurs who start out on their fundraising journey think they will be showered with...
International’ Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition by LCA-YAN
"The Lagos Court of Arbitration Young Arbitators Network is organising the first 'International'...
Provisions of the Whistle Blower Protection Bill | Adedunmade Onibokun
The Whistle Blower Protection Bill, 2017, on 19th July, 2017, was passed by the Nigerian Senate....
Can A Director Be Sued Personally for an Alleged libelous letter written by Him? |Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
It is worthy of note that upon incorporation a company assumes a separate legal entity different...
Emotional Wellbeing Of An Accused Person |Tunrayo Mutairu
I watched an episode of a legal series on TV called “the good wife”. On this particular episode,...
Resolving Artist-Record Label Disputes: Why Arbitration Is Quite Desirable | Adejorin D. Abiona
The entertainment industry encompasses diverse relationships. With the adoption of ever-changing...
Senator Ashafa Decries Jungle Justice While Commending Ikorodu Residents For Resisting Badoo Cult Group
The Senator representing Lagos East in the Senate, Senator Gbenga Ashafa has through a press...
TRAINING – Finance Skills For Lawyers via @oaco_accounting
Lawyers play a very important role in the financial world, but often have little or no knowledge...
How to prove that the termination of your employment was wrongful |Michael Dugeri
When is termination/dismissal said to be wrongful? You may sue and demand to enforce your...
The Supreme Jurisdiction Of The National Industrial Court Of Nigeria | Vincent Oniga
The constitutional right of appeal and the well-entrenched principle of fair hearing are the...
Lawyer Profile – Alex A. Izinyon, LL.B (Hons), LL.M, PhD, SAN
Dr. ALEX A. IZINYON, SAN is the principal partner and the head of chambers of Alex A. Izinyon SAN...
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...
Merry Christmas
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
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The Concept Of Plea Bargain As A Veritable Tool For Justice Or Corruption – Adebayo Oluwaseyi Olayiwola
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