Is Obtaining the Governor’s Consent Mandatory Before Land Can Be Alienated?

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CASE TITLE: YAKUBU v. KARAL & ORS (2024) LPELR-61854(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES: ITA GEORGE MBABA JCAPATRICIA AJUMA…

Exploring Private Financing Strategies for Power Transmission Projects in Nigeria

1 year ago

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, the accessibility of stable electricity presents a significant challenge, impacting…

The Presumption of the Law Where Stolen Property Is Found in Possession of a Person Immediately/Soon After a Theft

1 year ago

CASE TITLE: OLUWASEGUN v. STATE (2024) LPELR-62035 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: BINTA FATIMA…

Powers of the Police With Respect to Investigation of Criminal Allegations

1 year ago

CASE TITLE: MUSA v. COP LAGOS STATE & ORS (2024) LPELR-61941 (CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAWLEAD JUDGMENT:…

Whether Interference With Right to Property Must Be Strictly in Accordance to the Law

1 year ago

CASE TITLE: OGBUJI & ORS v. OGBONNA & ORS (2024) LPELR-62168(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU…

Law And Divorce In Nigeria: An Examination Of The Grounds For Divorce In Statutory Marriages, Jurisdiction Of Court, Ancillary Matters And Alternatives

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By Oliver Azi The “Matrimonial Causes Act 1970” (which would herein be referred to as “MCA”) sets the framework for marriage and…

Does Depositing Title Documents as Loan Security Establish an Equitable Mortgage?

1 year ago

CASE TITLE: NWACHUKWU v. NICHIM GROUP OF COMPANIES (NIG) LTD & ORS (2024) LPELR-61722(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES:…

Limitation Period for Bringing an Action for Recovery of Land

1 year ago

CASE TITLE:  MAISAMARI & ORS v. GIWA (2024) LPELR-62137(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 24TH APRIL, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: LIMITATION LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: MOHAMMED…

Is the Production of Title Documents Alone Enough to Prove Title to Land?

1 year ago

CASE TITLE: REGITEX GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD v. A. A. OIL COMPANY LTD & ORS (2024) LPELR-62124(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE…

Whether the Court Must Consider the Financial Means of An Offender Before Imposing a Fine

1 year ago

CASE TITLE: SHERIFF v. FRN (2024) LPELR-62025(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 25TH APRIL, 2024PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU ANTHONY OGAKWU,…