Some Highlights of Legislation/Judicial Pronouncements Made in 2024 in Nigeria

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By Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi Esq. Just like every other year, in 2024 some new and interesting laws were enacted, and…

Providing the needed Clarity to undefined terms: “Third Party” and “Recipient” under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

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By Olumide Babalola One of the core objectives of data protection law is the assignment of roles to ensure accountability,…

Jurisdiction of Court Where Issues in the Case are no Longer Alive

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In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 17th Day of January, 2025 Before Their Lordships…

Clarification on the Powers of the Attorney-General in Criminal Prosecution Under Nigerian Law

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Colleagues, Let us be guided by the clear provisions of the law before making public statements on the powers of…

The Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025: Key Recommendations and Observations – By Olajide Abiodun, Esq.

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The Lagos State House of Assembly is currently considering the Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025, a piece of…

Is Kidnapping Complete Without Ransom?

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CASE TITLE: ABANOBI v. STATE LPELR-81735(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH JUNE, 2025 JUSTICES: JOHN INYANG OKORO, J.S.C.TIJJANI ABUBAKAR, J.S.C.CHIDI NWAOMA UWA, J.S.C.HABEEB…

Key Innovations of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025

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The Nigerian insurance sector is undergoing a historic transformation with the enactment of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025.…

Trial-Within-Trial: Need To Abolish Same In Criminal Trials In Nigeria – By Mike Anyadiegwu, PhD.

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Abstract A trial-within-a-trial procedure is resorted to by a trial court when a defendant in a criminal trial protests to…

Void Marriages in Nigeria: Understanding your Rights and Options

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Introduction Discovering that your marriage is void can be devastating, especially after years of believing it was valid. Unlike valid…

The Narrow Gate: Limiting Challenges to Arbitral Awards and Affirming Bindingness – The NICON INSURANCE LTD v. BRIGHT HOUSE LTD Precedent

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Over time, aggrieved parties in an arbitral proceeding have made it a habit to apply to the court to set…