Position of the Law in Determining the Issue of Custody in Matrimonial Proceedings

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CASE TITLE:  Atomatofa v. Atomatofa (2023) LPELR-60523(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JUNE, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: MATRIMONIAL CAUSES LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU,…

The Implication of Section 41(8) of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025

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Section 41(8) of NTAA stipulates that where a taxpayer is dissatisfied with the judgment of Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) he/she…

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in Nigeria: Legal, Ethical and Policy Perspectives

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By Success Oghosa Osaretin Introduction Infertility affects a significant portion of Nigeria’s population, with estimates suggesting that between 20–30% of…

Pretrial Issues Under The Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2015 – Reform & Recommendations (Part 1)

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BY LYDIA EHISUORIA OHONSI The Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) 2015 addresses the issue of pre-trial parade…

Health Care Fraud and Abuse: A Growing Concern

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INTRODUCTION Health care fraud and abuse are growing concerns globally, particularly in Nigeria, where millions of its citizens still struggle…

Whether a Sitting Governor and a Commissioner of Police Can be Sued for Violation of Fundamental Rights in Nigeria

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By Abubakar Muhammad The Constitutional Framework of Fundamental Rights The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)…

Third Party Investigations and Six-Year Limit for Tax Assessments

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INTRODUCTION The tax investigation involving Lafarge Africa Plc (Lafarge) and the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) (APPEAL NO: TAT/IB/057/2021)…

Is the Plea of Allocutus a Right or a Privilege in Nigerian Criminal Proceedings?

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By way of introduction, the term allocutus is derived from the classical Latin word allocutio or alloqui, meaning ‘to address…

The New Face of Post-Incorporation Process for Companies at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria

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By Hyginus Ibega Esq. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has recently introduced new measures for post-incorporation filings. These changes reflect…

Why Courts are Bound to Decide Legality of Emergency Rule

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By Femi Falana SAN Following the cessation of the emergency rule in Rivers State on September 17, 2025, President Bola…

Is Workplace Promotion a Privilege or a Right?

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CASE TITLE: PHILIP v. ADSU, MUBI & ORS (2025) LPELR-81492(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 26TH JUNE, 2025JUSTICES: FREDERICK OZIAKPONO OHO, J.C.A.OLABODE ABIMBOLA ADEGBEHINGBE,…