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Should Allocations Be Paid Directly to the Local Government Councils?

CASE TITLE: AG OF THE FEDERATION v. AG OF ABIA STATE & ORS (2024) LPELR-62576(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 11TH JULY, 2024…

3 months ago

Understanding the CBN 2024 Guidelines on Dormant Accounts and Unclaimed Assets: A Compliance Conundrum

By Vanessa Kelechi Nigeria is navigating a critical juncture where socio-economic tensions are palpable. The nation is polarized between pro-protest…

4 months ago

Examining Ayebatoinpre v. Egba (2024) 11 NWLR (Pt. 1948) 127: Issuance Of Notice Of Hearing As A “Must” In Ensuring Fair Hearing

By  Oliver Azi Towards the end of last month, the Court of Appeal gave judgment in AYEBATOINPRE v. EGBA (2024)…

4 months ago

Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Guidelines of 2006: Analysis and Gaps

President Aigbokhanpresident@foicounsel.com The Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Guidelines 2006 lay out the procedure for the administration and implementation of…

4 months ago

Does Failing to Respond to a Business Letter That Requires a Response Constitute an Admission?

CASE TITLE: A.G. OF KANO STATE v. MUSA (2024) LPELR-62535(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 12TH JULY, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD…

4 months ago

When is the Appropriate Time to Object to a Formal Defect in a Charge?

CASE TITLE:  STATE v. AMOS (2024) LPELR-62533 (SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 21ST JUNE, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT:…

4 months ago

Principles Applicable to the Termination of a Master-Servant Relationship?

CASE TITLE: WETIFE v. IGP & ORS (2024) LPELR-62453(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH JUNE, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: LABOUR LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: YARGATA…

4 months ago

Can the Court Question a Counsel’s Authority to Appear Where He States That He Has Been Instructed to Represent a Client?

CASE TITLE: PINNACLE COMMUNICATIONS LTD v. CAC & ORS (2024) LPELR-62423(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 7TH JUNE, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE…

4 months ago

Does Failure to Include the Suit Number of The Judgment Appealed Against in A Notice of Appeal Make the Notice Invalid?

CASE TITLE:  MUSA v. MUSA & ANOR (2024) LPELR-62385(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 11TH JUNE, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT:…

4 months ago