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Justice Phillips More than law and ideology goes into a judge's court ruling -- and includes having a daughter, a new study shows The research, conducted by Harvard University professor Adam Glynn and University of Rochester political scientist Maya Sen, found that judges with daughters are more likely to vote in favour of women's rights. - [Africans call on rich nations to crack down on money laundering](https://legalnaija.com/africans-call-on-rich-nations-to-crack/) - The world’s richest nations must toughen their laws against money laundering, tax havens and tax evasion if a global drive against corruption and illicit finance is to deliver results, senior African diplomats said on Thursday. “There are two sides to this coin. 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The potential impact of this epidemic is of interest to all multinational corporations with a presence in Africa, and in particular to those with projects, assets and - [THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT](https://legalnaija.com/the-international-criminal-court/) - The International Criminal Court (ICC), governed by the Rome Statute, is the first permanent, treaty based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. The ICC is an independent international organisation, and is not part of the United Nations system. Its - [WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY](https://legalnaija.com/war-crime-ever-heard-that-before/) - “War crime” and "crimes against humanity" ever heard that before? Sounds like a phrase out of the Black Diamond movie with Di’caprio or something that pops up when you talk about people like Charles Taylor and Saddam Hussein. Don’t laugh anyway, because War Crimes are very serious allegations as they usually have to do with - [PROFILE: OBA NSUGBE QC SAN](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-oba-nsugbe-qc-san/) - Oba Nsugbe QC, SAN was called to the bar in 1985 (Gray's Inn) and was appointed a Crown Court Reader in 1999 - the youngest practitioner ever appointed to the part-time judiciary. He became a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1986 and is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Oba Nsugbe - [LABOUR LAWS FOR DOMESTIC SERVANTS](https://legalnaija.com/labour-laws-for-domestic-servants/) - Recently, news reports and blogs shared the story of 14 year old Faith, a domestic servant in Abuja whose principal, Roseline Uzoamaka forced her to sit on a burning electric cooker because she wet the bed (see that here). While Faith is recuperating at the hospital, Roseline, her boss has been arrested by the police. - [CREATING AN INVESTMENT CULTURE by Ahmed Olaitan Banu](https://legalnaija.com/creating-investment-culture-by-ahmed/) - "A penny saved yesterday, a penny saved today becomes two pennies tomorrow"… Anonymous We all have heard the quote above at a certain time in our lives; I heard it like gazillion times while growing up. A quote that says a lot about saving. There are other phrases that have the word saving as a - [Dear Nigerian Army, Where Is My Friend, Captain Aliyu Musa? by Tope Atiba](https://legalnaija.com/dear-nigerian-army-where-is-my-friend/) - ‘I’m surviving, hope you are fine too? Am in Adamawa now, close to Gwoza, my regards to all’- (Excerpts of an SMS exchanged on Friday 22nd August, 2014 between my friend and I, few hours before his disappearance or ……. death) Exactly one week ago, during a counter-insurgency operation carried out by the Nigerian Army - [WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BUY/SELL PIRATED CDS & ARTIST WORKS](https://legalnaija.com/why-you-should-not-buysell-pirated-cds/) - The Copyright Act was promulgated in 1988 as the Copyright Decree (No. 47) of that year. It repealed the Copyright Decree (No 61) of 1970. With the revision of all existing federal legislation, the Decree was re-designated the Copyright Act and contained in Cap. 68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990. The Act - [OPINION: WHY ARE WE SO POOR ! By Sogo Akinola](https://legalnaija.com/opinion-why-are-we-so-poor-by-sogo/) - Source:google.com There can be no argument about the topic which implies that the Nigerian economy is not working for majority of Nigerians. The economy is not working for the poor, students, and people residing in the rural communities, the physically challenged, the elderly and worse for the unemployed, In Nigeria, there is the issue of - [EXPROPRIATION OF FOREIGN INVESTMENTS IN NIGERIA](https://legalnaija.com/expropriation-of-foreign-investments-in/) - Source: Google One major fear every foreign investor has is the stability of government in the investment destination and the security of investments. Many times, investors have been short changed due to National policies that take away their wealth by the governments of the investment state. As part of the efforts to provide an enabling - [THE LAW ON ASSAULTING WOMEN](https://legalnaija.com/the-law-on-assaulting-women/) - Source: Google SCENARIO 1 It’s been a long week for John, finally it’s TGIF and he can’t wait to get out of his work routine and meet up with Bisi, a very beautiful girl he just met at the mall the previous week, they had exchanged text messages and phone calls for the past week - [REFUSING TO CONSUMMATE; GROUND FOR DIVORCE](https://legalnaija.com/refusing-to-consummate-ground-for/) - Toyosi and Kingsley have been married for a year and 6 months but Toyosi is very unhappy because since they got married, they have not had sex consummated the marriage. Toyosi after requesting time and time again for intercourse with Kingsley is now frustrated and it makes matters worse that Kingsley refused to give any - [GUEST BLOGGER: #30PERCENT OR NOTHING by Arikor Collins](https://legalnaija.com/opinion-30percent-or-nothing-by-arikor/) - None other, perhaps, in my humble opinion, than any other event in the existence of twitter, Nigerian social-networking stratosphere has been shaken to its foundations by a trending topic on twitter, than the recently trended #30PercentOrNothing. In keeping with the needs of most Nigerians-youths, especially-all manners of saviours and messiahs have appeared at one point - [PROFILE: DOROTHY UFOT SAN](https://legalnaija.com/profile-of-week-dorothy-ufot-san/) - Mrs. Dorothy Udeme Ufot, B.SC, LL.B, LL.M.BL, FCIArb. (U.K.), Chartered Arbitrator Dorothy Ufot is the founding partner of Dorothy Ufot & Co, a leading law firm in Nigeria since 1994, where she heads the international arbitration and litigation departments of the firm. Dorothy is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a chartered - [BYE BYE TO MOTOR PARK TOUTS](https://legalnaija.com/the-law-on-toutism/) - The only way you wouldn’t know who a tout is if you probably live, work, school and don’t get past your small neighbourhood in Maitama, Asokoro or Banana Island. If on the other hand you have been to places like Ketu, Oshodi, Mushin, Lagos Island or any of the bus garages anywhere in the country, - [PROFILE: CHIEF MOBOLAJI OLUKAYODE AYORINDE SAN](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-chief-mobolaji/) - CHIEF MOBOLAJI OLUKAYODE AYORINDE (SAN) was born into the Ayorinde family of Ajimajasan Compound, Agbokojo Ibadan. His father was the Honourable Justice Timothy Adebayo Ayorinde, Former Chief Judge of Oyo State and Former Chancellor Diocese Ibadan, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, while his mother is Chief Mrs Christiana Adetokunbo Ayorinde. He attended Sacred Heart Private - [ROLE OF EFCC IN ANTI-CORRUPTION WAR](https://legalnaija.com/role-of-efcc-in-anti-corruption-war/) - Scenario One Chief Jagunlabi is the former Executive – Governor of a South – Eastern State in the country, not only is he unpopular for his lack of achievements during his 2 term period of 8 years but he has also acquired a financial fortune of $1 Billion dollars at the expense of the pensioners - [RIGHT TO THE DIGNITY OF OUR HUMAN PERSON](https://legalnaija.com/right-to-dignity-of-our-human-person/) - source: newsexpressngr.com It is quite sickening when I watch videos, see pictures or read stories of people who are victimized for one reason or the other by members of the public on the pretext that such people have been accused of committing crimes. It is more troubling when such acts are carried out without referring - [MOB JUSTICE IS A CRIME](https://legalnaija.com/mob-justice-is-crime/) - It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, I was about 8 and mum was making lunch in the kitchen while I watched T.V, the house was filled with aunts and uncles who had come to visit and dad was playing host. Suddenly we heard the shouts from a large crowd on the street and instinctively we - [Enforcing an arbitration award in the UAE By James Foster](https://legalnaija.com/enforcing-arbitration-award-in-uae-by/) - Different regimes apply in the UAE for enforcing international awards and local awards (ie awards made within the UAE). International arbitration awards The UAE is a party to the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the Convention). Arbitration awards made in the UAE can be enforced overseas in - [PROFILE:- YEMI CANDIDE JOHNSON SAN](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-yemi-candide/) - Yemi Candide-Johnson is the senior partner at Strachan Partners. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in July 1984 and conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2003. He received his LLM degree from the University of London in 1984 and between 1984 and 1990 was counsel in the leading chambers - [TWO YEAR JAIL TERM FOR WITCHES & WIZARDS](https://legalnaija.com/two-year-jail-term-for-witches-wizards/) - If you have lived in Nigeria for a while then you must know how religious Nigerians can be, a visit to a church or mosque will prove same and before the introduction of Christianity and Islam, indigenous Nigerians also had their gods which they worshipped. One more thing about Nigerians is that the relics of - [Domestic Violence in Nigeria by Biola Adimula](https://legalnaija.com/domestic-violence-in-nigeria-by-biola/) - Nigeria has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in Africa. More than two thirds of Nigerian women are believed to experience physical, sexual and psychological abuse at the hands of their husbands. A small-scale study conducted in the Lagos and Oyo states revealed that nearly 65 percent of educated women said they had - [OPINION: MY ISSUES FOR 2015](https://legalnaija.com/opinion-my-issues-for-2015/) - I attended a professional event about three weeks ago and during lunch we were all encouraged to network and get to know one another, most people in the room were lawyers anyway and we were all able to get along fine. Until I ran into a politician who is a PDP card carrying member, not - [WHO IS AFRAID OF BEING DEFAMED by Collins Arikor](https://legalnaija.com/who-is-afraid-of-being-defamed-by/) - Man hates (despises) the truth because it exposes him for what he is and it troubles what still remains of his conscience.”-Paul Washer. Abiding by elements in the perceptual manifold, our country is in a bad-news default mode. In giving systematic judgements to daily events, each breaking of the sun brings us with yet another - [MUTINY UNDER THE ARMED FORCES ACT](https://legalnaija.com/mutiny-under-armed-forces-act/) - Scenario Its 4am at the military base in the northern part of Borno state, the camp commander has just received intelligence that heavily armed insurgents have been spotted advancing into a neighbouring town. The commander immediately rallies the troops and orders an immediate assault on the convoy of insurgents. However, several soldiers in the battalion - [BARKA DE SALLAH](https://legalnaija.com/barka-de-sallah/) - Happy Celebrations to our muslim brothers and sisters around the world from the Legalnaija family. - [DISORDERLY BEHAVIOUR FOR SOLDIERS/SERVICE MEN](https://legalnaija.com/disorderly-behaviour-for/) - Credit- bioreports.net This blog post is the second of a series relating to crimes and punishment under the Armed Forces Act, Cap C20, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2004). Last time, I wrote a piece on the offence of Mutiny under the Armed Forces Act. Scenario 1 Philip is in a big hurry - [COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND PLAGIARISM](https://legalnaija.com/copyright-infringement-and-plagiarism/) - credits: slideshare.net With the recent brouhaha following Linda Ikeji’s blog being temporarily shut down by Blogger, many writers/bloggers/online content marketers are frantically praying searching for information regarding copyright infringement in order to ensure the devil does not send a MrAyedee into their life they don’t run fowl of the law and also have their blogs - [HOW TO BE A MORE EFFECTIVE LAWYER by Simon Harper](https://legalnaija.com/how-to-be-more-effective-lawyer-by/) - Lawyers need to squeeze every drop of personal fulfilment they can out of their working day, says Simon Harper of Lawyers on Demand. This week I was in a roomful of lawyers when we were asked when was the last time we’d got lost in the moment. When were we so absorbed in a task - [INSURBODINATE BEHAVIOUR IN THE MILITARY](https://legalnaija.com/insurbodinate-behaviour-in-military/) - Credits - sunnewsonline.com This is the 3rd article in a series of posts relating to offences under the Nigerian Armed Forces Act, the first was an article on the law on “Mutiny under the Armed Forces Act” while the second was about “Disorderly behaviour among Soldiers/Service men”. If you have ever lived in a military - [IS YOUR LAW FIRM “THE ONE”? by Barb McGivern](https://legalnaija.com/is-your-law-firm-one-by-barb-mcgivern/) - Are you doing all you can to make sure your law firm is irresistible to potential clients? Because when it comes to legal consumers, it seems that love at first sight really does exist. FindLaw’s 2014 U.S. Consumer Legal Needs Surveyasked respondents how many attorneys they contacted or seriously considered before making a selection, and the - [PROFILE:- CHIEF WOLE OLANIPEKUN, OFR, SAN, FCIArb](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-chief-wole/) - Chief Oluwole Oladapo Olanipekun, SAN was born on 18th November, 1951 at Ikere-Ekiti. He attended Amoye Grammar School, Ikere-Ekiti, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa, the University of Lagos and the Nigerian Law School, Lagos. Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, is the founder and principal partner of Wole Olanipekun & Co. He was conferred with the prestigious rank - [CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTESTING ELECTIONS: OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY](https://legalnaija.com/constitutional-requirements-for-2/) - General elections in Nigeria are fast approaching, political parties, candidates, party thugs agents, INEC and the whole country is immensely interested in how events at the elections will play out. This post is a first in a series of articles informing about the constitutional requirements for contesting elections in Nigeria, here we shall be talking - [Young Lawyer Shares What She Wished She Knew Before Law School by Victoria Pynchon](https://legalnaija.com/young-lawyer-shares-what-she-wished-she/) - I started law school a decade ago. At the time, the post 9-11 economy was on a major decline and law schools across the country were seeing a huge surge in the number of applicants. Hundreds of thousands of college grads were seeking a J.D. and I was one of them. Like many people before me, - [#OPINION #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS: TO WHAT EXACTLY?! by Chika Maduakolam](https://legalnaija.com/opinio-bringbackourgirls-to-what/) - Credit- Google As I am prone to do with my opinion pieces, I state a disclaimer; these are simply ramblings of an overworked lawyer who gets her brain fried under the hot Lagos sun daily. Permit me to exercise my inherent right of freedom of expression. Having gotten that out of the way, I will - [CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONTESTING GOVERNORSHIP ELECTIONS](https://legalnaija.com/constitutional-requirements-of/) - Cross-section of Nigerian Governor Forum (From vangaurdngr.com) This is the second post in a series of articles informing about the requirements for contesting elections in Nigeria. Last time, I wrote on the requirements for contesting presidential elections in Nigeria, while this post will be treating the constitutional requirements for contesting Governorship elections in Nigeria. The - [Those terrible weeks in their camp by Human Rights Watch](https://legalnaija.com/those-terrible-weeks-in-their-camp/) - Summary Boko Haram, Nigeria’s homegrown Islamist insurgency, whose name in Hausa roughly translates as “Western education is forbidden,” has abducted at least 500 women and girls from northern Nigerian since 2009 and has perpetrated numerous human rights abuses against them in captivity. The April 14, 2014 abduction of 276 girls from a secondary school in - [ESQ. SEMINARS HOLDS 2014 INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION SCHOOL](https://legalnaija.com/esq-seminars-holds-2014-international/) - Esq. Seminars on the 28th – 30th of October, 2014 hosted the Esq. Arbitration School 2014 at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos which was supported by the prestigious law firm of Aluko & Oyebode. It was a great time for the delegates and the resounding success for the organisers. The panel of facilitators - [QUALIFICATION FOR CONTESTING ELECTIONS INTO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY](https://legalnaija.com/requirements-for-contesting-elections/) - The Red Chamber This is the 3rd article in a series of posts informing about the constitutional requirements for contesting elections in Nigeria, the first article was on the constitutional requirements for contesting presidential elections in Nigeria while the second was on contesting Governorship elections in Nigeria. This post however will be treating the constitutional - [OPINION: EBOLA - THE NIGERIAN STORY by Oluwasegun Otebola](https://legalnaija.com/opinion-ebola-nigerian-story-by/) - A 40-year old gentleman went into First Consultants Medical Centre Limited at 16/24 Ikoyi Road, Obalende, Lagos Nigeria, on Sunday 20th July 2014 with symptoms suggestive of Malaria (Fever, headache, extreme weakness) and he was attended to by Dr.A.S.Adadeveoh, a senior medical consultant in the hospital. He was fully conscious and gave his clinical history; - [SUCCEED WITH LEGAL WRITING by Senator Ihenyen](https://legalnaija.com/succeed-with-legal-writing-by-senator/) - Today, there is little or nothing a lawyer can do without writing; for judges, absolutely nothing. Writing well is the most critical and yet the rarest skill in law. To succeed in the legal profession, writing well is key. In his book, Legal Writing Fundamentals (2014), Chinua Asuzu, the CEO of the Write House and - [COMMISSION ON STOCK MARKET TRANSACTIONS NOW EXEMPTED FROM VAT](https://legalnaija.com/commission-on-stock-market-transactions/) - credit - theeagleonline.com.ng Introduction The Value Added Tax Act (“VAT Act”) has been amended to exempt commissions on capital market transactions from VAT through the Value Added Tax (Exemption of Commissions on Stock Exchange Transactions) order 2014 (Order). The Order was published in a gazette dated 30 July 2014 and signed by the Coordinating - [INVITATION TO THE BRITISH NIGERIA LAW FORUM CHRISTMAS PARTY](https://legalnaija.com/invitation-to-british-nigeria-law-forum/) - This is to notify the general public that the British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) Christmas Party will take place on 19th December, 2014 at 805 Restaurant (Annex) 817 Old Kent Road, London SE15 1NX.​ Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite: http://bnlf-christmas-party-2014.eventbrite.co.uk For details contact: Vivien Aghimien BNLF Administrator c/o Edward Wildman Palmer Dashwood House - [NBA YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM ANNUAL SEMINAR 2014](https://legalnaija.com/nba-young-lawyers-forum-annual-seminar_8/) - BRIEF FACT ABOUT YOUNG LAWYERS’ FORUM (NBA-YLF). The NBA young Lawyers forum is a platform for dynamic and resourceful lawyers within the post call bracket of 1-7 years, who are striving to make a difference in the legal practice. Bearing in mind that the NBA is the umbrella body of all lawyers in Nigeria, its - [HIGH COURT OF LAGOS STATE SETTLEMENT WEEK](https://legalnaija.com/high-court-of-lagos-state-settlement/) - From the 1st to 5th of December, 2015, the Lagos State High Court will be having its settlement week. This is a period in the legal year where the Court earmarks cases which it believes can be settled amicably by the parties and these cases are forwarded to the Lagos Multi-door Court House which is - [OPINION- DUTIES OF ALL NIGERIAN CITIZENS](https://legalnaija.com/opinion-duties-of-nigerian-citizens/) - I just tried taking a quick nap during my lunch break but I couldn’t because 2 of my colleagues were passionately discussing the current Nigerian political situation and the insecurity in the North-East. I bet you know how that goes, with the sad taste Boko Haram has left in our mouths and how justice seems - [PROFILE: GBENGA OYEBODE MFR (CHAIRMAN)](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-gbenga-oyebode-mfr/) - Gbenga Oyebode MFR has been described by International Financial Law Review IFLR 1000 (the guide to the World’s leading Financial Law Firm) as ‘one of Nigeria’s most prominent Lawyers’ and by Chambers Global as a ‘consummate deal maker who has received pundits from clients and peer alike for his corporate expertise’. Mr. Oyebode is a - [PROFILE: - CHIEF BAYO OJO SAN](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-chief-bayo-ojo-san/) - Christopher Adebayo Ojo, SAN is a former Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As such, he is also a past head of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice. He is a legal practitioner and is licensed to practice in Nigeria, England and Wales. Chief Bayo Ojo hails from Ife-Ijumu, Kogi State, in central - [LEARN THE MEANING OF THESE LEGAL TERMS](https://legalnaija.com/didyouknow/) - Credit - www.artcleaning.co.uk “A Felony” means an offence on conviction for which a person can, without proof of his having been previously convicted of an offence, be sentenced to death or to imprisonment for 3 years or more, or which is declared by law to be a felony. “Indictable offence” means any offence – - [HOW TO PROVE YOUR PARTNER COMMITTED ADULTERY IN COURT](https://legalnaija.com/how-to-prove-adultery/) - Credits - informationnigeria.org Adultery is sexual intercourse between two persons of whom one or both are married but not married to each other. Being able to prove adultery is quite a difficult task especially if you have to show that there was in fact sexual intercourse involved. Only an admission of the act or evidence - [PROFILE: - H. ODEIN AJUMOGOBIA SAN](https://legalnaija.com/personalitry-of-week-h-odein-ajumogobia/) - Born in 1956 in Akuku-Toru, Rivers State, Ajumogobia holds law degrees from the University of Lagos (1978) and Harvard (1988). He lectured at Lagos University before founding his own practice, Ajumogobia and Okeke, in 1984, his practice areas include: Commercial litigation and arbitration; Environmental Law and oil pollution litigation; Transportation law with a specific interest - [INFO ABOUT YOUR CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT](https://legalnaija.com/your-contracts-of-employment/) - credit - recereateconsulting.co.uk A contract of employment is a contract between an employer and employee in which the terms and conditions of employment are stated. The term “employee” denotes anyone who is employed under a contract of employment for remuneration and an employer is such person who employs an employee. An employment contract is an - [HOW TO SERVE A NOTICE TO QUIT IN LAGOS](https://legalnaija.com/how-to-evict-tenant-in-lagos/) - Credits - google A number of landlords and estate agents have always wondered how to best rid themselves of very stubborn tenants without erring in law, apparently some of these tenants unscrupulously seek to exploit the lacuna in the law just so they can live in a property for years without paying rent, I have - [PROFILE: FIDELIS ODITA QC SAN](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-fidelis-odita-qc-san/) - Fidelis Oditah, is a Queen’s Counsel, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a Professor of Law at Oxford University. Fidelis practises as a QC at 3/4 South Square, London and at ODITAH, Legal Practitioners & Arbitrators, in Lagos, Nigeria. His extensive practice area has included Company Law, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Asset-based financing, Projects, Financial - [REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN JUDGMENT IN NIGERIA by Bolarinwa Awujoola.](https://legalnaija.com/registration-of-foreign-judgment-in/) - 1.0 As of today, the applicable law on the registration of foreign judgments in Nigeria is the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Ordinance, Cap. 175, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1958 (REJO). See Witt & Busch Limited v. Dale Power Systems Plc (2007) 17 NWLR (Pt. 1062) 1. By extension, the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments - [THE CHALLENGES CONFRONTING WOMEN IN LEGAL PRACTICE](https://legalnaija.com/the-challenges-confronting-women-in/) - (Being the Paper Delivered by Mrs. FunmiFalana at the Young Lawyers’ Forum, NBA (IKEJA CHAPTER) Annual General Seminar on Thursday, November 13, 2014. It is my pleasure to be invited to discuss this topic as it has become amatter of great concern to some of us in active legal practice. I will therefore want to - [PHOTOS FROM THE 3RD NBA IKEJA ANNUAL YOUNG LAWYERS FORUM 2014](https://legalnaija.com/photos-from-2014-3rd-annual-young/) - [PENALTY FOR BUYING AND SELLING VOTERS' CARDS](https://legalnaija.com/election-offences/) - Credits - google General elections are fast approaching and political parties are concluding their primaries to elect those who would be their flag bearers in the coming 2015 National elections. As we enter into the last lap of selecting our government representatives, it is important that we do not sell our votes, rather it is - [OFFENCES & PENALTY ON PUBLIC HEALTH IN NIGERIA](https://legalnaija.com/offences-punishment-on-public-health-in/) - The public health of a society or community is very important to the general welfare of everyone in that society or community. A good example that depicts the importance was the recent Ebola outbreak in certain African countries, if you followed the news and updates from neighboring countries who were worst hit by the virus, - [SPONSORED POST: NEXT365™ INTERACTION l](https://legalnaija.com/sponsored-post-next365-interaction-l/) - EVERY 365 DAYS, THERE ARE QUESTIONS TO ASK AND THOUGHTS TO EMBRACE. IT’S ALL ABOUT HOW THE YEAR AHEAD OF YOU CAN COUNT IN LINE WITH THE CONTENTS OF OUR HIGHEST CALLINGS. The IDEA: Another year is dawning, what will we do DIFFERENTLY? What if you are told that an environment exist where you can - [THE DUTIES YOU OWE YOUR EMPLOYER](https://legalnaija.com/the-duties-you-owe-your-employer/) - Credits - hse.gov.uk I know how good it feels to get that bank alert or collect that cheque that contains the sum of your monthly salary and/or other entitlements such as bonuses etc. Do you also remember the feeling when it was delayed for about a day or two, must have been horrible especially if - [CREATING AN INVESTMENT CULTURE: NO RIGHT TIME TO INVEST By Ahmed O Banu](https://legalnaija.com/creating-investment-culture-no-right/) - “A stitch in time saves nine” said a tailor down the road. I am very sure a lot of us would have wondered “How does a stitch save nine? Why nine?”.For people like me who didn’t grow up loving English (weird), the phrase wouldn’t have been given a lot of thought. However, I actually gave - [PENALTY FOR IMPROPER USE OF VOTER'S CARDS](https://legalnaija.com/penalty-for-improper-use-of-voters-cards/) - Editor’s note: This is the second post in a series informing the public on Electoral offences, you can find the first post here – Punishment for buying and selling voter’s cards. The recent Presidential primaries of the APC and PDP caused some excitement over the last couple of days. Elections are coming closer by the - [PENALTY FOR IMPERSONATION](https://legalnaija.com/the-punishment-for-impersonation/) - Credits - Google Scenarios. Mr. Alex was apprehended by the Police last Tuesday for impersonating an officer, he was seen extorting money from commercial motor cycle riders and when asked to identify himself, it was revealed that he was actually a fraud. Mr. Segun Chinedu Ibrahim has fraudulently put himself out as a lawyer and - [PROFILE - PROF. YEMI OSIBAJO SAN](https://legalnaija.com/personality-of-week-prof-yemi-osibajo/) - Credits - Google Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is the senior partner at SimmonsCooper Partners. Yemi is a professor of law and a former attorney-general of Lagos state and commissioner for justice. He is also a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Yemi was educated at the University of Lagos, Nigeria (LLB, 1978) and the London School of - [PENALTY FOR BRIBERY DURING ELECTIONS](https://legalnaija.com/punishment-for-bribery-during-elections/) - Editor’s Note: - This is the 3rd blog informing the Nigerian public on electoral offences in the Electoral Act; here is the first post on Punishment and buying Voter’s cards and the second on penalty for improper use of voter’s cards. I guess you must have heard the term “stomach infrastructure”, if you have not, - [Various penalties for crimes & offences under Nigerian law](https://legalnaija.com/kinds-of-punishment-dished-out-under/) - I attended a military secondary school in the heart of Abeokuta and trust me, aside from the regular koboko (horse whips), we had a fine array of punishments that students were subject to when it came to discipline. They included: manual labour, plant-your-pot, crawling on gravel with your bare knees, frog jumps and a host - [WELCOME TO 2015](https://legalnaija.com/welcome-to-2015/) - Credits- smsread.com Legalnaija will like to welcome everyone to the year 2015. 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The assessment is based on three major indicators; total tax rate, number of - [DIRECTORS: LEGAL APPROACHES TO CONFLICTING CORPORATE INTERESTS by Adeleke Solanke](https://legalnaija.com/directors-legal-approaches-to/) - Credits - Bloomberg.com Introduction Who are corporate directors? The phrase “corporate director” is a combination of the words “Corporate” and “Director”. The word “corporate” is defined as “of or relating to a corporation especially a business corporation”. The word “director” is also defined as “1. One who manages, guides or orders; a chief administrator. 2. A - [Doing Business in Nigeria: A Brief Legal Guide by Babatunde Ibidapo Obe](https://legalnaija.com/doing-business-in-nigeria-brief-legal/) - Credits - ngex.com Company structure The primary law governing companies and businesses in Nigeria is the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). It deals with the various types of company structures, eligibility, process for registration, and rules for operation. The regulatory body that is in charge of implementing the provisions of the CAMA is the - [ARBITRATION CLAUSE IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRANSACTION](https://legalnaija.com/arbitration-clause-in-domestic-and/) - INTRODUCTION Arbitration is "a method of dispute resolution involving one or more neutral third parties who are usually agreed to by the disputing parties and whose decision is binding” (as defined by Black’s Law Dictionary 119,9th ed. 2009). It is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a technique for the resolution of disputes outside - [COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES OF LAGOS STATE CONSUMPTION TAX by Sogo Akinola](https://legalnaija.com/compliance-challenges-of-lagos-state/) - Credits - www.govtoday.com.ng The World Travel and Tourism Council, WTTC, has projected that the travel and tourism industry in Nigeria would contribute 1.6 per cent directly to the Gross Domestic Product of the country by 2024, which represents N1.366 billion. The Council also projected that the travel and tourism industry would support direct employment to - [WHY WE NEED STATE POLICE](https://legalnaija.com/adding-my-voice-to-creation-of-state/) - Credits - punch.com We have all heard the arguments, we know the immense advantage establishing state police in Nigeria will bring. Nigeria is a country with a population of over 170 million people, compare that with the measly 500,000 man strong Nigerian police force and it’s obvious to everyone that there is a huge imbalance - [BEFORE YOU SIGN THAT DOCUMENT by Feranmi Akinluyi.](https://legalnaija.com/before-you-sign-that-document-by/) - Credits - www.budapesttelegraph.com INTRODUCTION Generally, all oral contracts for sale of land are prohibited and where such contract exists, it will not be enforceable. The reason for this is because of the provisions of the Statute of Fraud 1677 which requires that there must be some memorandum or notes in writing in respect of - [TWO OPTIONS FOR CONVERTING NPDC’S UNINCORPORATED JOINT VENTURES TO INCORPORATED JOINT VENTURES](https://legalnaija.com/two-options-for-converting-npdcs/) - Credits - www.channelstv.com In a recent article, it was announced that President Buhari had given the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company ("NPDC") the approval to corporatise its joint venture assets and convert them into Incorporated Joint Ventures (“IJV”). The IJV structure has been floated at least since 2008 when the first draft of the Petroleum Industry - [TIME TO SERVE A QUIT NOTICE](https://legalnaija.com/is-your-notice-to-quit-valid/) - Credits - housingrights.co.uk A landlord has an unfettered legal right to terminate a tenancy upon giving adequate notice. This is because the property is his and he can at any time retrieve it subject to the conditions of the tenancy agreement. Once he abides by the provisions of the tenancy agreement, the tenant has no - [YOU HAVE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT IF POLICE ARREST YOU](https://legalnaija.com/the-miranda-rule/) - Credit - www.patrol-log.com I have seen a number of Hollywood movies where upon arrest by the police, the suspect is read his rights. This means the suspect has been mirandized. This experience is however different from Nollywood movies, where upon arrest, a suspect is told that he would be informed of the reason for - [RULES ON TRADING IN UNLISTED SECURITIES by Oyinkansola Annie.](https://legalnaija.com/rules-on-trading-in-unlisted-securities/) - Credits -www.ncas.rutgers.edu Until recently, the trading of securities of unlisted public companies in Nigeria was freely carried out through private arrangements with little or no regulatory oversight. This arrangement seemingly did not encourage transparency, enhance liquidity of the securities and did not augur well for price certainty/discovery. In order to ensure transparency in trading of - [DID YOU KNOW: PENALTY FOR HACKERS](https://legalnaija.com/did-you-know-penalty-for-hackers/) - Any person, who without authorization, intentionally accesses in whole or in part, a computer system or network for fraudulent purposes and obtain data that are vital to national security, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of not more than 5 years or to a fine of not - [DID YOU KNOW: LEGAL AGE FOR MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA](https://legalnaija.com/did-you-know-legal-age-for-marriage-in/) - Credit- www.signupgenius.com No person under the age of 18 years is capable of contracting a valid marriage, and accordingly a marriage so contracted is null and void and of no effect whatsoever. - Section 21, Child Rights Act. - [LEGAL PERSONALITY - BABATUNDE FAGBOHUNLU, SAN](https://legalnaija.com/legal-personality-babatunde-fagbohunlu/) - If you have ever met Tunde Fagbohunlu, then I don’t have to convince you of how much of a gentleman he is. Or how he radiates poise,is very humble and treats everyone with utmost respect, even younger lawyers. I met Tunde Fagbohunlu for the first time at the Law Society, Chancery Lane, London. The event - [DID YOU KNOW:PENALTY FOR RAPE](https://legalnaija.com/did-you-knowpenalty-for-rape/) - A person commits rape when he or she intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus, mouth or any other opening of another’s person’s body without the person’s consent. Also if the consent was obtained by force, intimidation or threats or fear of any kind or by misrepresentation of the act Such offender may be found liable to - [ROBBING AN ATM](https://legalnaija.com/robbing-atm-machine/) - Photo credits - www.atm-link.com I remember a scene from the movie Fast and Furious 6 where Ludacris, a member of Dominick Torredo’s team, manipulated an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) and money began spewing from it, you can imagine how people on the streets must have rushed to pick up the notes as they spilled out. - [DID YOU KNOW: CYBER TERRORISM](https://legalnaija.com/did-you-know-cyber-terrorism/) - photo credit -www.ngrguardiannews.com Any person that accesses or causes to be accessed any computer or computer system or network for purposes of terrorism, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to life imprisonment. Section 18, Cyber crime (Prohibition, prevention) Act 2015 - [QUOTE](https://legalnaija.com/quote/) - Photo credit - www.3dprint-uk.co.uk Of course people are getting smarter nowadays, they are letting lawyers instead of their conscience be their guides. - Will Rogers American Actor & Humorist. - [HOW SELF DEFENSE WORKS](https://legalnaija.com/how-self-defence-works/) - credits-www.tes.com What will you do if an angry colleague with whom you had a heated argument earlier in the day is running towards you with a knife, obviously with the intention of doing you harm? I am guessing if you do not have a way of protecting yourself, you had probably run away but - [LEGAL AGE FOR SEX IN NIGERIA](https://legalnaija.com/legal-age-for-sex-in-nigeria/) - Credits-thegirlsshowng.blogspot.com For the purposes of determining the legal age of sexual consent, we shall be relying on the provisions of the Child Rights Act (2003). However, we must understand that the in 2003, Nigeria adopted the Child Rights Act to domesticate the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Although this law was passed at - [POLICE ACTING AS DEBT RECOVERY AGENTS](https://legalnaija.com/police-acting-as-debt-recovery-agents/) - Photo credits - www.informationng.com Have you noticed that the Police are our default go –to – persons whenever we have anyone of the myriad of issues we deal with on a daily basis. One act which I find most absurd is when we make them our debt collectors, this means the police in a way - [CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR SPREADING AIDS](https://legalnaija.com/criminal-liability-for-spreading-aids/) - Photo Credits- www.nakedlaw.avvo.com As we look back to the celebration of the World’s AIDS day on 1/12/2015 and as we sympathize with Charlie Sheen who recently disclosed his HIV status, there is an issue which I believe must be very instructional to us. What happens if a person who is infected with HIV has unprotected - [SUCCEEDING AS A 21ST CENTURY YOUNG LAWYER IN NIGERIA by Senator Ihenyen](https://legalnaija.com/succeeding-as-21st-century-young-lawyer/) - Credits-www.linkedin.com Editor's note: As posted on www.linkedin.com In Nigeria, thousands of young lawyers are unemployed. Each year, at least up to 3,000 new wigs will join their colleagues in the labor market. Add to this growing number another army of young lawyers who are underemployed. Most underemployed lawyers remain so for years. Underemployment does not - [ENTERTAINMENT AND POLITICS: STRANGE BED-FELLOWS by Kayode Omosehin](https://legalnaija.com/entertainment-and-politics-strange-bed/) - Politics in Nigeria is taking a new dimension as power has changed hands from one political party to another. The new party is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to sustain/succeed itself in power. The entertainment industry is the main focus to achieve the desired drive to control federal power in 2019 and beyond. - [APPRAISAL OF THE NIPC PIONEER STATUS INCENTIVE REGULATIONS 2014 by Micheal Dugeri](https://legalnaija.com/appraisal-of-nipc-pioneer-status/) - credits-www.google.com Government in Nigeria has developed a package of incentives for various sectors of the economy as a way of promoting commerce and industry. One of such investment incentives is the Industrial Development (Income Tax Relief) Act, Cap 17, LFN, 2004 (“IDITRA”), which grants tax holidays to companies in industries that meet the conditions of - [ENHANCING QUALITY OF LEGAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA: HOW G. 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Hon.Sir Brian Leveson, President of Queen’s - [THE CHRISTMAS DEED](https://legalnaija.com/the-christmas-deed/) - THIS DEED OF CHRISTMAS is made this 25th day of December 2015 BETWEEN JESUS CHRIST of Heaven (the Saviour) on the one part AND ANYONE, of Earth ( the Saved ) on the other part. WHEREAS 1, The Saviour the holder of Eternal Life . 2, The Saviour has agreed to dash life to anybody - [CELEBRATING ONE NIGERIA by Chika Maduakolam](https://legalnaija.com/celebrating-one-nigeria-by-chika/) - So, I will admit that this piece is inspired by the holiday season. In the midst of all 'jollyment', the winds of reflection blew my way. In this sombre spirit, family gatherings produced a ripe atmosphere for the usual 'Nigerian Complain Banter' (a staple meal in most Nigerian gatherings). The difference is that this time, - [HAPPY NEW YEAR](https://legalnaija.com/happy-new-year-2/) - WE WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR AND A WONDERFUL 2016 - [TAXATION OF FOREIGN COMPANIES IN NIGERIA by Odoemenam Chidi](https://legalnaija.com/taxation-of-foreign-companies-in/) - The recent and drastic fall in oil prices in the global market has hit hard on oil revenue dependent nations, Nigeria inclusive. Thus, this has led the Government to create budgetary policies seeking to resort to other sources of revenue, taxation being at the forefront. However, if the Nigerian government is determined to increase its - [ONE WAY TO REDUCE COST OF LITIGATION FOR COUNSEL AND PARTIES](https://legalnaija.com/one-way-to-reduce-cost-of-litigation/) - Credits - www.ngrguardiannews.com I hate it when I move heaven and earth to ensure I get to Court early only to find out that the court will not be sitting or in other words the judge will not be coming. Numerous times, I have driven in the Lagos traffic for 3 hours just to ensure - [DID YOU KNOW: - PENALTY FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING](https://legalnaija.com/did-you-know-penalty-for-human/) - Do you know that all forms of human trafficking in Nigeria are prohibited? Any person who recruits, transports, transfers, harbours or receives another person by means of – a. Threat or use of force or other forms of coercion. b. Abduction, fraud, deception, abuse of power or position of vulnerability; c. Giving or receiving of - [CAN POLICE SEARCH MY CAR?](https://legalnaija.com/police-power-to-search-without-warrant/) - Credit - criminaldefendant.com I remember a time when it was regular to see police officers mounting road blocks on Nigerian roads. The police used these road blocks as a means for searching vehicles they suspected of transporting unlawful items or suspicious persons. However, it was largely recorded that officers also used this opportunity to extort - [DUTIES OF COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS](https://legalnaija.com/duties-of-company-board-of-directors/) - Credits-blog.ipleader.in Halima Durosinmi has just been informed that she has been appointed a director in XYZ Company, a Multi-national company operating in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria. Though excited and elated, Halima is however not so confident because she does not know or understand the duties of a director and as approached her lawyer to - [PERSONS LIABLE FOR DEPORTATION](https://legalnaija.com/credits-dailymail/) - Credits-dailymail.uk Munala was brimming with excitement as her plane touched down in Lagos, she had heard about the most populous African country and she could not wait to see the sights, it would be very different from her small Kenyan village she was sure. Her excitement seemed to douse when she observed the countenance of - [KEY CLAUSES TO NEGOTIATE IN AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT by Ivie Omoregie](https://legalnaija.com/key-clauses-to-negotiate-in-employment/) - Credits - www.employment-template.com As an employee, one of the prerequisites to having some sort of assurance in a particular organisation is the Employment Contract. However, in a country such as Nigeria where unemployment is rife, and hunger is real, many job-seekers do not wish to “rock the boat” before gaining proper entry into an establishment. - [WE NEED TO DOMESTICATE OUR INTERNATIONAL TREATIES by Adedunmade Onibokun](https://legalnaija.com/we-need-to-domesticate-our/) - Credits-www.blog.unwatch.org A treaty is an agreement under international law entered into by participants in international law, usually sovereign states and international organizations. A treaty may also be known as an (international) agreement, protocol, covenant, convention, pact, or exchange of letters, among other terms. Nigeria is a signatory to about 400 protocols and conventions according to - [YOU CAN PLEA BARGAIN IN NIGERIA by Adedunmade Onibokun](https://legalnaija.com/you-can-plea-bargain-in-nigeria-by/) - Credits - www.triallawyerconfidential.com Dansuki, the former National Security Adviser can get off the corruption charges by plea bargaining, do you agree? If you are Nigerian or you follow news and updates from my country, then you will be familiar with the current anti-corruption campaign sweeping over the country with the Office of the National Security - [IF I WAS PRESIDENT by Chika Maduakolam](https://legalnaija.com/if-i-was-president-by-chika-maduakolam/) - May 2015; the defining moment of change for Nigeria. A new president sworn in, the president of the people, the chosen one. The exhilaration that came with the fact that power now lay in the hands of Nigerians to make or break a ruler!! Nigerians felt we had a choice! January 2016; a more sober - [PROCUDRE FOR EXTRADITION IN NIGERIA](https://legalnaija.com/procudre-for-extradition-in-nigeria/) - Credits - carliforniadefenseblog.com You will recall that a number of months ago, the legal battle between the Nigerian government and Senator Buruji Kashamu on the application by the United States to have Senator Buruji extradited to the U.S was well reported in the news. The application was possible because Nigeria is a signatory to - [PAY YOUR PERSONAL INCOME TAX NOW](https://legalnaija.com/pay-your-personal-income-tax-now/) - credits-dailyguideafrica.com Have you been paying your tax? I mean your personal income tax? Buhari is looking for more people to arrest o The Government is keen on preventing tax evasion and using the revenue collected to raise the much needed funds government desperately needs, especially with the back drop of the current falling crude - [PAROLE FOR NIGERIAN PRISONERS](https://legalnaija.com/parole-for-nigerian-prisoners/) - credits-debate.org I only used to read about this happening in foreign jurisdictions and I have seen it done many times in Hollywood movies, but it’s great to note that there is now a provision for it in our statutes and prisoners in Nigeria who been reformed can particularly take advantage of it. Getting a - [DID YOU KNOW: Capital punishment for pregnant women](https://legalnaija.com/did-you-know-capital-punishment-for/) - credits-arynewstv.com Where a woman found guilty of a capital offence is pregnant, the sentence of death shall be passed on her but its execution shall be suspended until the baby is delivered and weaned. Section 404, Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 Adedunmade Onibokun dunmadeo@yahoo.com @adedunmade/twitter - [LANDLORDS DUTY TO PUT PROPERTY IN TENANTABLE CONDITION by Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa](https://legalnaija.com/landlords-duty-to-put-property-in/) - Credits - google.com In the Twentieth century as urban populations increased and workers became more specialized, landlord and tenant law was forced to change. Typical tenants were no longer handy at making repairs as were tenants in previous years. They worked long hours, they did not have time to maintain premises and building designs and - [TOWARDS AN EFFECTIVE DIVERSIFICATION OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY by Odoemenam Chidi](https://legalnaija.com/towards-effective-diversification-of/) - credit-linkedin.com Analysts have predicted a worse economy for Nigeria in 2016 and these various predictions are not unfounded given our mono economic over reliance on Petro-Dollars for the past thirty-something years. The oil boom of the 70’s arguably contributed to the non-diversification of the Nigerian economy and to the boom of public sector corruption. For - [COMPANY OBLIGATIONS AFTER INCORPORATION by Adedunmade Onibokun](https://legalnaija.com/company-obligations-after-incorporation/) - Credits - indianweb2.com Many people who have incorporated companies in Nigeria sometimes don’t know the steps to take after incorporation. Many do not know if they are required to file returns or even how to go about their tax registrations and payments. Via this blog, I will be sharing post incorporation obligations for - [DISPLAY OF PRESIDENT'S AND GOVERNOR'S PICTURES: STATUTORY REQUIREMENT OR NAY](https://legalnaija.com/display-of-presidents-and-governors/) - Credits - Google.com A few weeks back, a friend of mine (alongside other colleagues of hers) received a work email from the Corporate Communications Department of her firm, advising them of the "statutory" display of the President and Governor's portraits alongside that of their Group Managing Director (GMD) on the walls of the office; the - [THE COCAINE BUSINESS](https://legalnaija.com/the-cocaine-business/) - Credits - Google.com Ok, I get it. You need money and you don’t have a job or maybe your job just does not pay you well enough so you need an alternative source of income that can sustain your lifestyle or family expenses. So what do you do? You get into the drug business, its - [IF YOU GET CAUGHT PRINTING FAKE NAIRA](https://legalnaija.com/if-you-get-caught-printing-fake-naira/) - Credits- Google If you get caught printing counterfeit Nigerian notes, it’s over. Pack your bags and get ready for prison for a long time. Don’t take my word for it though, you should read the provisions of the Counterfeit Currency (Special Provisions) Act, CAP C.35, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004. The law - [FORMAT: LOAN AGREEMENT](https://legalnaija.com/sample-loan-agreement/) - THIS LOAN AGREEMENT is made the ________ day of _______________2016. BETWEEN _____________________________________of _____________________ ___________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Lender’ which expression shall where the context so admits include his heirs, personal representatives, successors-in-title and assigns) of the one part, AND _______________________________________of_______________________________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Borrower’ which expression shall where the context so - [CORPS MEMBERS & @StandtoEndRape SENSITIZATION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RAPE](https://legalnaija.com/corps-members-standtoendrape/) - Members of the Lagos State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Editorial and Publicity Community Development Service (CDS) group 2015 Batch A members partners with Stand To End Rape (STER) Initiative and the Lagos State Domestic and Sex Violence Response Team (DSVRT) to embark on a domestic and sexual violence project titled “CORPS MEMBERS SENSITIZATION AGAINST - [REMEDY FOR UNLAWFUL DETENTION](https://legalnaija.com/remedy-for-unlawful-detention/) - Credits-Google.com Many a-times I have heard of suspects being arrested by the police and detained for over 24 hours without charging such a person to court and most of these offences are usually not even capital offences. The law provides that upon arrest of a suspect, such person is to be charged to court within - [DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND DEATH By Akinyemi Ayinoluwa.](https://legalnaija.com/divorce-domestic-violence-and-death-by_17/) - “Bolanle, battered wife of deposed Deji of Akure dies.“ – July, 13, 2011. “Akolade Arowolo stabs wife to death, cuts her into pieces.” – June, 29, 2011 “How lawyer stabbed husband to death in Ibadan.” – February, 3, 2016 The similar thread in these tragic headlines is that death became the by-product of violence, suffered - [Will you fight to protect your rights](https://legalnaija.com/will-you-fight-to-protect-your-rights/) - Credits -www.pulse.ng Will you fight to protect your rights? It’s no secret that members of the police force and solders in the army sometimes subject citizens to torture and degrading treatment. The Police may physically assault you while Solders who believe you have wronged them may usually order a citizen to frog jump or serve - [#Didyouknow - Police Arrest](https://legalnaija.com/didyouknow-police-arrest/) - Credits - www.abcnewsonlineradio.com A suspect shall not be arrested merely on a civil wrong or breach of contract. Section 8(2) Administration of Criminal Justice Act (2015) Adedunmade Onibokun Esq @adedunmade/twitter dunmadeo@yahoo.com - [The Importance of a Bill of Lading in International Trade by Damilola Osinuga](https://legalnaija.com/the-importance-of-bill-of-lading-in/) - Credits - www.cargax.com International trade dates back to centuries and has often been seen as a driving force to economic, social and political stability. It significantly contributes to the gross domestic product of nations. Bill of lading is a written evidence of a contract for the carriage and delivery of goods sent by sea for - [Nomination opens for the 2016 edition of the Nigerian Legal Awards on 1st March 2016](https://legalnaija.com/nomination-opens-for-2016-edition-of/) - The 2016 edition of the annual Nigerian Legal Awards launched recently with a call for the leading Nigerian law firms and In-House legal departments to submit entries. The Nigerian Legal Awards is the only and most respected legal awards in Nigeria. The award is set to celebrate the important contributions of lawyers to businesses and - [Philip Stopford, Andrew Jones, John Miles, Kem Ihenacho To Join Panel Of Judges For The Nigerian Legal Awards](https://legalnaija.com/philip-stopford-andrew-jones-john-miles/) - The organisers of the Nigerian Legal Awards have announced the appointment of some international Law firm Partners and General Counsel for the Nigerian Legal Awards. According to Lere Fashola, Head of the team, this is in line with the organisers resolve to further improve on the quality and transparency in the process leading to the - [Andrew Balfour, Chairman, Africa Practice Group, Slaughter and May joins panel of Judges of the Nigerian Legal Awards](https://legalnaija.com/andrew-balfour-chairman-africa-practice/) - Andrew is Chairman of our Africa Practice Group and is responsible for shaping the firm’s Africa strategy. He works closely with our partners and acts as an ambassador for the firm, promoting our practice throughout the continent. Prior to his retirement as a partner in 2011, Andrew was Head of our Financing practice and a - [Dr Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, OON, Executive Director/General Counsel, Africa Finance Corporation to Chair Panel of Judges of the Nigerian Legal Awards](https://legalnaija.com/dr-adesegun-akin-olugbade-oon-executive/) - Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade is Executive Director and General Counsel of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), in charge of Corporate Secretariat, Legal, Human Resources, Administration, Communications and Country Coordination. Prior to joining the AFC, he was the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Services Department of the African Development Bank Group and pioneer Chief Legal - [Mark Molyneux Partner/Co-Head, Africa Business Group, Addleshaw Goddard LLP. join panel of judges for Nigerian Legal Awards](https://legalnaija.com/mark-molyneux-partnerco-head-africa/) - Mark Molyneux specialises in commercial litigation and has significant experience of leading large and complex investigations and litigation both in International Arbitration and the English High Court, including claims supported by urgent injunctive relief and worldwide freezing injunctions. Recent work includes arbitration disputes under ICC, LCIA, SCC, AAA and UNCITRAL rules and particular experience in - [File your Police Compliants via @policeNG_CRU](https://legalnaija.com/file-your-police-compliants-via/) - [Whats Fair and Reasonable? by Jacinta N. Obinugwu](https://legalnaija.com/whats-fair-and-reasonable-by-jacinta-n/) - Credits - www.linkedin.com It is important to have a fair understanding of the meaning of Justice. According to Oxford dictionary, "Justice is defined as the quality of being fair and reasonable". Justice can also be seen as a philosophical concept of rightness in ethics. Although justice is vitally important to any ethnical system, the definition - [Edmund Boyo, Co-Head Africa Practice, Clifford Chance LLP joins panel of judges for the Nigerian Legal Awards](https://legalnaija.com/edmund-boyo-co-head-africa-practice/) - We are proud to welcome Mr Edmund Boyo, Co-Head Africa Practice and Partner (Frankfurt) at the global law firm, Clifford Chance LLP as he graciously consents to join the panel of judges for our ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards. Edmund specialises in structured finance transactions, in particular project finance, asset finance, corporate banking and restructurings. He - [DOING BUSINESS IN NIGERIA: EASY STEPS TO STARTING A COMPANY](https://legalnaija.com/doing-business-in-nigeria-easy-steps-to/) - Credits- venturesafrica.com As a lawyer, it is important that I understand my client’s brief before filing a case or rendering any kind of service. I can safely say the process is the same for other professionals, and entrepreneurs. They all have a process, albeit with slight difference. To figure out which business structure would fit - [Toyin Sanni, Group Chief Executive Officer, UBA Capital Plc to Judge Nigerian Legal Awards](https://legalnaija.com/toyin-sanni-group-chief-executive/) - Mrs Oluwatoyin Sanni, is the Group MD/CEO of UBA Capital Plc and Chairperson of the Capital Market Committee. A Lawyer, Chartered Secretary and Stockbroker with over twenty-five years’ experience in Investor Services, Law and Finance, Toyin holds a Masters Degree, LLM (Hons), from the University of Lagos as well as the Professional qualifications of the - [8 tips on how to be Harvey Specter](https://legalnaija.com/8-tips-on-how-to-be-harvey-specter/) - credits- pearsonhardman.com If you watch the law series Suits, then you would be familiar with who Harvey Specter is. I am currently watching the 4th Season where Mike is on trial for being a fraud on the allegation that he never went to Harvard and well......., go watch it and find out for yourself what - [Why do Police use excessive force to make arrest](https://legalnaija.com/why-do-police-use-excessive-force-to/) - Credit- citynews.ng Have you seen a Police officer try to arrest a motorcycle operator, popularly known as okada, for breaking a traffic law or plying a restricted route? The motorcycle operator and his passenger are usually riding along and in other for the policeman to stop them, sometimes, rather than wave them down politely; he - [Penalty for abducting females in Nigeria](https://legalnaija.com/penalty-for-abducting-females-freeese/) - Credit - mgafrica.com Any person who, with intent to marry or carnally know a female of any age, or to cause her to be married, or carnally known by any other person, takes her away, or detains her against her will, is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for seven years. Section - [When a Police officer can arrest without a warrant](https://legalnaija.com/when-olice-officer-can-arrest-without/) - Most people want to know when the police can arrest you without a warrant. It’s been a topic among many citizens and I hope this blog post can help shed some light on the issue. 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In Europe and America, this upward trend has increased periodically over the last 2 decades; with an average of 57% of all first marriages ending in divorce. However, in Nigeria this is not the case. Due to a significant difference in - [Interview With The Founder Of Urban Lawyers Tunde Okewale](https://legalnaija.com/interview-with-founder-of-urban-lawyers/) - Urban lawyers is a London based organisations that works with local communities, agencies and law students throughout the UK It aims to make the law accessible and comprehensible for marginalised groups through provision of online resources and delivery of events and workshops. It was founded by renowned barrister Tunde Okewale who has recently become a - [Youth Inclusion: Dogara to Engage with 161 Nigerian University Students in Abuja](https://legalnaija.com/youth-inclusion-dogara-to-engage-with/) - In an unprecedented move aimed at broadening the understanding of Nigerian students and setting the records straight for them to understand the workings of the institution of the legislature and how it functions, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, will meet with 161 students from all 141 public and private - [Ronke Omorodion: Non-Disclosure Agreement- Importance Of…](https://legalnaija.com/ronke-omorodion-non-disclosure/) - Hello there my great minds! Our #LegalBusiness series continues In our previous post, we saw how Joseph’s company Bionic Don Limited was slammed with a fine of N2 million for infringement of Becky’s company trademark. Paying the fine from the lawsuit dug a hole in Joseph’s finances and he had to work extra hard to - [Detail Commercial Solicitors - Navigating the pitfalls of operating an IP Holding Company](https://legalnaija.com/detail-commercial-solicitors-navigating/) - Mauritius is all the rage. Due to the favourable tax regime in Mauritius, the country is seen as the gateway to Africa. Foreign companies often route their investments through Mauritius by setting up a Category 1 Global Business Company (GBL1) which has an effective tax rate of 3% and is able to take advantage of - [Magnus Amudi: VAT on Imported Services –Vodacom Business Nig. Limited v. FIRS](https://legalnaija.com/magnus-amudi-vat-on-imported-services/) - Under the Nigerian Value Added Tax Act 2007 (the “Act”), “imported services” are liable to the imposition of value added tax (“VAT”) as they are not specifically listed under the tax-exempt items. The Act defined “Imported service” as service rendered in Nigeria by a non-resident person to a person inside Nigeria. As a general rule, - [I'm just a tenant, why do I have to tidy the premises?](https://legalnaija.com/im-just-tenant-why-do-i-have-to-tidy/) - The weather had been very hot for several weeks and they all prayed and wished for rain to fall and dampen the grounds. So when the downpour started, everyone was excited and the relief could be felt in the air. And then the rains continued, and continued… …and refused to stop. The winds also joined - [Abimbola Laoye- Petroleum Industry Bill (P.I.B), Movement For The Eradication Of Gas Flaring In Nigeria](https://legalnaija.com/abimbola-laoye-petroleum-industry-bill/) - Credit - www.guardian.ng Nigeria is one of Africa’s top oil producers and largest holder of natural gas reserves with about 187 Trillion Cubic Feet (TCF) of proven gas reserves and 600 TCf of unproven gas reserves[1]. This translates to the fact that Nigeria possesses huge resources, sufficient to cover both domestic and international demand - [Sign petition for UK to investigate flight of corrupt funds from Nigeria](https://legalnaija.com/sign-petition-for-uk-to-investigate/) - The UK has served as a haven for stolen funds for corrupt Nigerian political officials and their associates since the early 60s. These funds are kept as pseudo assets, bank accounts & properties. In law, the receiver of stolen goods is as guilty as the thief. It is about time the UK does something. Sign - [Faruq Abbas - How to avoid Disputes arising from the services of an Estate Agent](https://legalnaija.com/faruq-abbas-how-to-avoid-disputes/) - Credit - google.com Introduction It is not unusual for most adults and corporate bodies in Nigeria to have had a business dealing with an Estate Agent for the sale, purchase or lease of a property. In Nigeria, the fees/commission for most Estate Agents is usually 10% of the total proceeds of sale or purchase price - [Lammy Review of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation in the Criminal Justice System](https://legalnaija.com/lammy-review-of-black-asian-and/) - In January 2016 the Prime Minister invited David Lammy MP to find out why official figures show that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups appear to be over-represented at most stages of the criminal justice system, and what can be done about it. This is an independent review. It aims to make sure that - [MUSIC SATURDAYS - Fefe via @kinggfefe](https://legalnaija.com/music-saturdays-fefe-tmissy/) - Fefe is a lawyer and awesome artists. search for her on all your social media outlets via @kinggfefe and jam her songs. - [MUSIC SATURDAYS - Who is @kinggfefe](https://legalnaija.com/music-saturdays-who-is-kinggfefe/) - Who is @kinggfefe Find out Aura - @kinggfefe Turbulence - @kinggfefe - [Adenike Adetifa - Bail in Nigeria (1): Discretionary Power Of The Court, How Exercised](https://legalnaija.com/adenike-adetifa-bail-in-nigeria-1/) - Credit - iuncuff.com “Courts are recognized and renowned as the hallowed chambers of justice, where even-handed justice is meted out to all and sundry, without sentiment, emotion, favoritism or being unnecessarily embroiled in crass legalism. Additionally, constitutional and statutory provisions which pertained to presumption of innocence and liberty of citizens are meant to be applied - [Adenike Adetifa: Bail in Nigeria (2): Presumption Of Innocence Until Proven Guilty](https://legalnaija.com/adenike-adetifa-bail-in-nigeria-2/) - Credit - cortniwaltonbailbonds.com There is no doubt and the law is trite as enunciated by Ba’Aba, JSC in Gwandu v. C.O.P. KEBBI STATE (2006) ALL FWLR PT. 294 P. 537-538 that trial courts should not delve into the substantive case at interlocutory stage because if the court is allowed to revisit the substantive issue at - [Nelson C.S Ogbuanya: Overview of the National Industrial Court's ADR Instrument & Rules 2015](https://legalnaija.com/nelson-cs-ogbuanya-overview-of-national/) - Credit - www.ledapnigeria.org Introduction: The official inauguration of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN)’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre Instrument & Rules 2015 on 18th December 2015 marks a significant milestone towards the discharge of the mandate of the Court, as the specialized federal superior court of record with exclusive jurisdiction on industrial, employment - [Adenike Adetifa: Bail in Nigeria (3): A Matter Of Right or Not](https://legalnaija.com/adenike-adetifa-bail-in-nigeria-3/) - Credit - eightballbail.com “If a person accused of felony talk less of a capital offence, can hide under the canopy of Section 35 of the Constitution to escape lawful detention, then, a flood gate of escape routes to freedom is easily made available to suspected felons and capital offenders which will not augur well for - [Busayo Adedeji: Corporate Immigration Practice In Nigeria](https://legalnaija.com/busayo-adedeji-corporate-immigration/) - There are three classes of visas under which corporate/business visitors can visit Nigeria. These are: · Business visa; · Temporary Work Permit (TWP visa); and · Subject to Regularization Visa (STR visa). A business visa is an entry visa for business people and investors coming to Nigeria for business discussions and meetings and is usually - [15 ways to get your desired business name approved for registration](https://legalnaija.com/15-ways-to-get-your-desired-business/) - Credit - new.cac.gov.ng If you plan to use a general word when coining your business name, please don't forget the fact that as humans we sometimes think alike and someone else might have used the name. However there are many tricks to get the name you desire to be available to you even if it is a commonly - [Ronke Omorodion - Beware of Oral Contracts](https://legalnaija.com/ronke-omorodion-beware-of-oral-contracts/) - Welcome back to the Chronicles of Becky (insert soundtrack lol) Last time out, we learnt how a simple waiver clause can protect your business from unwarranted liabilities. In case you missed it kindly follow #LegalBusiness to get updated. BeWise Digital Limited had only recently started engaging with some major international partners and Becky had come - [J.N. YISAPATI - “Incompetence” of Court Processes without the NBA Stamp/seal](https://legalnaija.com/jn-yisapati-incompetence-of-court/) - Photo Credit - www.nigerianbar.com It may perhaps be useful to herald this piece with a scenario that played out at the High court in Minna, Niger state; Defendant/Applicant: Your lordship, we are challenging the competence of this suit and we summit that this court is robbed of jurisdiction. The NBA stamp/seal on the Writ - [Happy Children's Day](https://legalnaija.com/happy-childrens-day/) - [Infograph: Legal Rights of the Nigerian Child](https://legalnaija.com/infograph-legal-rights-of-nigerian-child/) - [Nigerian Senate Introduces Bill to curb naughty professors](https://legalnaija.com/nigerian-senate-introduces-bill-to-curb/) - Photo Credit - Schoolnews.com.ng If you are familiar with Nigerian Universities or you probably studied in one, you may be familiar with instances involving sexual harassment, where naughty professors take advantage of students and harass them into having sex in exchange for marks. It’s also both ways as some girls will rather give it up - [Music Saturdays - @falzthebahdguy](https://legalnaija.com/music-saturdays-falzthebahdguy/) - Falz the bahdguy, real name Folarin Falana is a Nigerian lawyer turned rapper and son of legal luminary, Femi Falana SAN. Falz left the practice of law to follow his dreams as an artist, he thrills every audience with his talent in music and comedy. Find him at @falzthebahdguy. Check out his videos, first one - [Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 2017](https://legalnaija.com/mutual-assistance-in-criminal-matters/) - Credits - thenigerialawyer.com This Act provides for the repeal of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 as amended in 2012 to make comprehensive provisions to prohibit the laundering of the criminal activities, expand the scope of money laundering offences, provide protection for employees of various institutions, bodies and professions who may discover money laundering, enhance - [Real Estate Blues: Landlord and Tenant Romance by Akinyemi Ayinoluwa](https://legalnaija.com/real-estate-blues-landlord-and-tenant/) - Emeka Nwankwo is a legal practitioner with a viable law practice in Lagos. He is a fine gentleman with his head well screwed to his neck. Temperate, unassuming, a charmer and a typical people-person. Little wonder, in his early 30s he has recorded huge milestones in his law career. Emeka resides in a peaceful, elitist - [Chibueze Ngozi: What Lawyers can do to improve access to Justice for Children in Nigeria](https://legalnaija.com/chibueze-ngozi-what-lawyers-can-do-to/) - INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, May 27 of every year (today) is dedicated to celebrate children. Ironically, children and young people have been the most vulnerable to the country’s socio-economic challenges and are constantly exposed to incidents of poverty, exploitation, abuse and poor health conditions which inhibit their overall development. The UNICEF recently reported that no fewer than 10.5 - [PHOTOS- House of Representatives during Plenary](https://legalnaija.com/photos-house-of-representatives-during/) -  Photo Credit - @Bint_Moshood - [Role of a Lagos State House of Assembly Member](https://legalnaija.com/role-of-lagos-state-house-of-assembly/) - Any eligible voter can run as a candidate for election to the Lagos State House of Assembly. Members generally serve in government or in opposition and act in agreement with party policy, although membership in a political party is not an official requirement of elected office. If a member changes parties or chooses to sit - [Ronke Omorodion - Are you waiving your rights?](https://legalnaija.com/ronke-omorodion-are-you-waiving-your/) - Welcome back everyone! Ready for a fresh installment in our series? I sure am! We come back to Becky and BeWise Digital Limited (we’ve not forgotten about her, lol). Business had been good but the fuel scarcity and power supply situation in the country had started to affect the smooth running of her office. Getting - [House of Representatives sidetracks Nigerians to amend Code of Conduct Act](https://legalnaija.com/house-of-representatives-sidetracks/) - The Code of Conduct Act has secretly been amended by the House of Representatives; the secrecy behind the amendment must have been to prevent attracting the attention of Nigerians who had in the past weeks decried the intention of the Senate to amend same being that the Senate President is currently undergoing trial before the - [TyLegal - Read the contract before signing](https://legalnaija.com/tylegal-read-contract-before-signing/) - It is common knowledge that people hardly read all those ‘terms and conditions’ before clicking ‘I agree’ when buying an app online or something of the sort. Or sometimes, a person just slips a piece of paper with different write-ups and asks you to sign it. Many of us go right ahead to sign without - [Akorede Omotayo - The UK Immigration Act 2016 and What it means for Nigerians migrating to the UK illegally](https://legalnaija.com/akorede-omotayo-uk-immigration-act-2016/) - Photo Credit - Theguardian.com On 12 May 2016, the Immigration Act 2016 came into force, making it officially UK law. The importance of this Act to Nigerians, and particularly Nigerian students, who live or intend to migrate cum study in the UK cannot be over-emphasised. The Act is designed to create an ‘hostile environment’ for - [Ivie Omoregie - Is Your Domestic Staff Paying His Tax?](https://legalnaija.com/ivie-omoregie-is-your-domestic-staff/) - Photo Credit - twitter.com I was having a conversation on tax with one of my girlfriends, and she just couldn’t fathom why her driver who is making N45k a month is expected to also pay taxes – especially in this harsh economy. Her argument was that “what’s the point in paying tax when “they” don’t - [Adenike Adetifa - Parties to an action: meaning of- nomenclature of.](https://legalnaija.com/adenike-adetifa-parties-to-action/) - Credit - uscourts.gov “The apex court has held in Green v. Green that a person whose interest is involved or is in issue in an action and who knowingly choose to stand-by and let others fight his battle for him is equally bound by the result in the same way as if he was a - [Michael Erdle - The Role of Arbitrator Disclosure in International Arbitration](https://legalnaija.com/michael-erdle-role-of-arbitrator/) - Photo Credit - Blog.oup.com There is a very natural human tendency to claim the game is rigged when one loses. “The referee was obviously biased against us,” the coach says, explaining the team’s loss. Donald Trump kept complaining that the Republican Party primary rules were rigged against him, even though he was winning. So, too, - [Natasha Brown - Five Simple Skills to Excel at Lawyering](https://legalnaija.com/natasha-brown-five-simple-skills-to/) - In my position as the legal director of student-run law clinic, I supervise and teach law students. In this role, I am often asked what makes a good lawyer. When I was in private practice, I assumed that exemplary drafting and public speaking skills were required to make “good lawyers.” I was (mostly) wrong. Now, when - [Why are white people expats when the rest of us are immigrants?](https://legalnaija.com/why-are-white-people-expats-when-rest/) - Photo Credit - globaleye.com In the lexicon of human migration there are still hierarchical words, created with the purpose of putting white people above everyone else. One of those remnants is the word “expat”. What is an expat? And who is an expat? According to Wikipedia, “an expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person - [Killing of unarmed pro-Biafra supporters by military must be urgently investigated](https://legalnaija.com/killing-of-unarmed-pro-biafra/) - Photo Credit - onyipeters.com An on-the-ground investigation by Amnesty International has confirmed that the Nigerian army gunned down unarmed people ahead of last month’s planned pro-Biafran commemoration events in Onitsha, Anambra state. Evidence gathered from eyewitnesses, morgues and hospitals confirms that between 29-30 May 2016, the Nigerian military opened fire on members of the Indigenous - [Vivian Nwobi - Making Boards Effective: The Role of the Company Secretary](https://legalnaija.com/vivian-nwobi-making-boards-effective/) - Photo Credit - Fortune.com In the past, the definition given to the term “Company Secretary” tended to undermine the role of the Company Secretary in the scheme of the company's operations. Although the legal status of the Company Secretary is not provided for in most legislation that governs company affairs, it is generally accepted that - [Tunde Okewale, From GQ Cool list to Queen's Honours List”](https://legalnaija.com/tunde-okewale-from-gq-cool-list-to/) - Tunde Okewale awarded MBE in 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to the community and disadvantaged young people. The award was made in recognition of his "services to the community and disadvantaged young people". Tunde Okewale, Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and founder of Urban Lawyers, is a popular figure on social media and made - [Music Saturdays - Slimusic](https://legalnaija.com/misic-saturdays-slimusic/) - Stuck in a dilemma between his childhood ambition to be a lawyer and his passion for music, he opted for his ambition but in between he was still writing songs and going for petty shows. Now a lawyer but he can't stay away from his music. “It is rare to see someone who does so - [Ronke Omorodion - Have you paid your annual returns?](https://legalnaija.com/ronke-omorodion-have-you-paid-your/) - Hey there! We are back with our Chronicles of Becky. Becky has been running her company for five years now. Her staff strength had grown to 15 full time and part time workers. Her business was growing and so was her clientele. One Monday morning, Becky got to work and as usual she picked up - [Ivie Omoregie: Change – Breaking Down the New Forex Guidelines](https://legalnaija.com/ivie-omoregie-change-breaking-down-new/) - Photo - www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng Anyone living in or having dealings with Nigeria over the last few months would be aware of the MADNESS (apologies for the crude terminology) that has engulfed the value of the naira. This is especially so for people who have forex denominated outflows, yet receive their primary income in naira. I, for - [Dunmade Onibokun: Elements of a good Alibi in a criminal trial](https://legalnaija.com/dunmade-onibokun-elements-of-good-alibi/) - Photo - 123rf.com Kunle Aminu Eze, was accused of armed robbery. It was alleged that he and 5 other people accosted John, a gold merchant just returning from the bank and robbed him of N15,000,000 (Fifteen Million Naira). Kunle Aminu Eze was identified by a witness to the crime who claimed she recognized him as - [Akorede Omotayo - Binding a contract by Text Message?](https://legalnaija.com/akorede-omotayo-binding-contract-by/) - photo - irishtimes.com Binding a contract by Text Message? New Traps for Deal – Makers in Commercial Negotiations. With the prevalence of email and text messaging in today’s business world, multi-billion dollar deals can be signed up without the parties even sitting down together. As Frank Aquila and Sarah Payne of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP - [Legal tips for business #Startups](https://legalnaija.com/legal-tips-for-business-startups/) - In this post, we have shared a couple of tips for business Startups with the aid of infographs, you can read the full article here. - [House moves to restructure The Niger Delta Amnesty Programme](https://legalnaija.com/house-moves-to-restructure-niger-delta/) - Members of the House of Representatives have called for restructuring of the Presidential Niger Delta Amnesty Programme put in place by former President Musa Yaradu’a in June 2009. Leading debate on the general principles of a Bill which seeks for the restructuring on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, Hon. Oluwole Oke asserted that the Bill seeks - [Bill To Amend Public Procurement Act Passes 3rd Reading In Senate](https://legalnaija.com/bill-to-amend-public-procurement-act/) - A bill seeking to amend the Public Procurement Act 2007 has passed third reading on the floor of the Senate. In a report presented by Sen. Joshua Dariye, the Senate advocates the use of local content in public procurement process as well as a 25 percent mobilisation fund for contractors, up from the current 15 - [INFOGRAPH - Assault and Penalty](https://legalnaija.com/infograph-when-does-assault-occur/) - The above describes an Assault while below you will find the penalty for committing an Assault on another person. - [Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation](https://legalnaija.com/hague-code-of-conduct-against-ballistic/) - Photo - bizradar.co The Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation was formally brought into effect on November 25, 2002, at a launching conference hosted by the Netherlands in The Hague. The U.S. participated in the conference and is one of 93 original subscribing states to the HCOC (formerly known as the International Code - [Follow us on your social media platforms](https://legalnaija.com/follow-us-on-your-social-media-platforms/) - [What Brexit Will Mean For Intellectual Property – Harbottle & Lewis LLP](https://legalnaija.com/what-brexit-will-mean-for-intellectual/) - 1. We don’t know what relationship the UK will have with the EU post-Brexit – other than not being a member state. Every business must plan an enterprise-wide review of its intellectual property licence and distribution agreements to establish any requirements for renegotiation (and possibly, termination). The most obvious point being that agreements defining a - [Taiwo Oyedele: Of Brexit, the New Foreign Exchange Policy, Tax and You](https://legalnaija.com/taiwo-oyedele-of-brexit-new-foreign/) - How the recent developments and events of the coming months in the local and global environment will impact you and tax. There have been significant events in the local and international space in the past few days. Most notable locally is the new exchange rate policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and internationally, - [Preparing for a Corporate Bond Issue In Nigeria: A Brief Guide](https://legalnaija.com/preparing-for-corporate-bond-issue-in/) - The current economic meltdown in the Nigerian business environment has necessitated that the Government and Companies diversify their sources of raising funds. A viable means of raising funds is through the issuance of Government or Corporate Bonds. In recent times, the Nigerian Bond market has experienced a low turnout of investment and even withdrawal from - [The dialogue now should be focused on inclusivity in the workplace, writes Tunde Okewale MBE](https://legalnaija.com/the-dialogue-now-should-be-focused-on/) - To facilitate change and improve the retention and progression of candidates from diverse backgrounds, the focus needs to be on inclusion. The big question is: are we trying to assimilate people from diverse backgrounds into the established norms of the profession or are we trying to change the culture of profession? I believe the answer - [Magnus Amudi - New guidelines for the operation of the Nigerian Inter-Bank FX Market](https://legalnaija.com/new-guidelines-for-operation-of/) - 1.0 Introduction In line with the objectives of enhancing efficiency and facilitating a liquid and transparent, Foreign Exchange (FX) market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hereby releases the revised guidelines on the operations of the Nigerian Inter-Bank FX market towards the liberalisation of the market. 2.0 Guidelines The CBN shall operate a single market - [Happy New Month, Wish you a beautiful July](https://legalnaija.com/happy-new-month-wish-you-beautiful-july/) - [Magnus Amudi: Shareholders Resolutions: Matters Requiring Special Resolutions](https://legalnaija.com/magnus-amudi-shareholders-resolutions/) - Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Chapter C20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (CAMA) a resolution may be passed as ordinary or special resolution. An ordinary resolution is one passed by at least 50% of the votes plus one while a special resolution is one passed by at least 75% of the - [Mowunmi Abdulkareem: ICT/IT-Legal Issues](https://legalnaija.com/mowunmi-abdulkareem-ictit-legal-issues/) - Information and Communication Technology Information and Communication technology law is the field of law that makes available the legal framework for collecting, storing, and disseminating electronic information in the in both local and international marketplace. A lawyer who specializes in this area of the law represents individuals and businesses from all different sectors. They structure - [INFOGRAPH](https://legalnaija.com/pic-legaltip/) - [INFOGRAPH - #Crime&Punishment](https://legalnaija.com/pic-crime/) - [INFOGRAPH - #FundamentalRight](https://legalnaija.com/pic-fundamentalright/) - [LegalNaija: Blogging clarity into Nigeria's legal jumble by @forakin](https://legalnaija.com/legalnaija-blogging-clarity-into/) - Trust but verify Maybe there is a case for becoming a bit bookish about knowing how to live and work in Nigeria. Possibly making your decisions based on something more concrete than what you heard someone say and that idea has been through so many revisions before it got to you with no semblance to - [What you should know before signing a contract (Part 1)](https://legalnaija.com/what-you-should-know-before-signing-2/) - This is the first post from a series of articles on Contracts; other articles will follow as the weeks progress. A contract is defined by L.B Curzon’s “A Dictionary of Law” to be a legally binding agreement. In other words, it is an agreement between 2 or more parties which the law/court will honour. For - [The formation of Group Company, Holding Company and Consortium in Nigeria](https://legalnaija.com/the-formation-of-group-company-holding/) - By: Teingo Inko-Tariah Introduction There are certain business structures that could be created to foster easier operations and management, or to accomplish some other agreed specific purpose. Businesses can be structured in the form of a group, holding or consortium to achieve the aforementioned goals. It is imperative to note here that a single company - [Time Has Come To Open Up Our Railway Sector To Private Sector Participation- Senator Gbenga B. Ashafa.](https://legalnaija.com/time-has-come-to-open-up-our-railway/) - Senator Gbenga B. Ashafa representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the 8th Senate, is the Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport. Through this feature, he renders his opinion on how to transform the Nigerian Railway Sector and a report on the efforts of the Senate Committee on Land Transport towards ensuring a transformed railway Sector beneficial - [Vote Legalnaija for ABA Journal Blawg 100](https://legalnaija.com/vote-legalnaija-for-aba-journal-blawg/) - The ABA Journal is working on their 10th annual list of the 100 best legal blogs, and they’d like your advice on which blogs you think they should include. Did you just say LEGALNAIJA! We cannot agree more. Please take a minute to vote Legalnaija by following this link and tell your friends to do - [Femi Falana - Official corruption and immunity in Nigeria](https://legalnaija.com/femi-falana-official-corruption-and/) - In order to ensure the smooth running of the government the Constitution has conferred immunity on the heads of the executive. A couple of laws have equally granted immunity to members of the judiciary and the parliament. However, the proposal of the Senate to confer absolute immunity on the heads of all legislative houses in - [Jamiu Akolade - Can the draft National Code of Corporate Governance be made applicable to all private companies?](https://legalnaija.com/can-draft-national-code-of-corporate/) - By: Jamiu Akolade MCIArb Purpose of the FRCN - [Tochukwu Chikwendu - CBN OTC Fx Futures: Understanding The Derivatives Market](https://legalnaija.com/cbn-otc-fx-futures-understanding/) - By: Tochukwu Chikwendu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently removed the peg on Nigerian currency (Naira) and officially announced a floating rate. The implication therefore is that the value of Naira will be determined by the forces of demand and supply. In its announcement, the CBN introduced an over- the-counter (OTC) Foreign Exchange (FX) - [Faruq Abass - NICN Judgment On Work Place Discrimination Based On The Hiv Status Of An Employee](https://legalnaija.com/nicn-delivers-judgment-on-work-place/) - Mr. X commenced a lawsuit against Company Y at the National Industrial Court (NIC), Lagos (Suit No. NIC/LA/265/2015) seeking, inter alia, a declaration that the termination of his employment by the Respondent on 24th March 2015 constitutes a violation of his fundamental rights to human dignity and freedom from discrimination as guaranteed by sections 34 - [Argyle & Clover - Obtaining Letters Of Administration (Without Will) At The High Court Of Lagos State](https://legalnaija.com/obtaining-letters-of-administration/) - When a person dies intestate i.e. without leaving a Will, no person is allowed under the administration of estate law to administer the estate of the deceased without obtaining Letters of Administration. 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