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The Absence of a Specific Relief for Declaration of Title is not Fatal to a Claim for Trespass to Land.

By O. Ogbom, Esq In the realm of property law, disputes over land ownership and possession are commonplace. Two key…

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Certification of Public Document: When Payment of Legal Fees won’t be Mandatory

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Before Their LordshipsAdamu JauroJummai Hannatu Sankey Obande Festus OgbuinyaHabeeb Adewale Olumuyiwa…

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A Synopsis of The Laws Governing International Arbitration

An arbitration is international where the parties to an arbitration, at the time of concluding the agreement, have their places…

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Virtualization and Digitalization of Proceedings in Nigerian Superior Courts: How Prepared Are Our Courts?

By Francis Moses Nworah, Esq. INTRODUCTION: Today’s information technology age has ‘merged’ the otherwise distinct realms of the offline world…

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The Court of Appeal Rules, 2021: Procedural Impact on Appeals Emanating from Courts-Martial to the Court of Appeal

Background: Despite being an apex disciplinary organ of the Armed Forces, the decision of a court-martial is not absolute but…

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Alleged Misuse of Personal Data in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Attempted Recall Sparks Privacy Concerns for Social Assistance Beneficiaries in Africa – Tolulope Idowu

The recent controversy surrounding the attempted recall of Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has done more than shake political ground in…

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Young, Bold & Leading: Charting Early Excellence in the Legal Profession in an AI-Driven World

Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIARB.(U.K)MAY 30, 2025 Contributor: Jesutofunmi Idowu INTRODUCTION There is a quiet revolution unfolding in the legal profession and…

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Investment of Pension Funds in Nigeria: Legal Framework, Economic Impact, and Reform Prospects

By Muhammad Yasir Abubakar-Sadiq, AICMC INTRODUCTION The establishment of a robust pension system is a cornerstone of national development, providing…

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Whether The Defence of Provocation and Self-Defence are Mutually Exclusive

CASE TITLE: JACKSON v. STATE (2025) LPELR-80692(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 7TH MARCH, 2025PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURELEAD JUDGMENT: MOHAMMED BABA IDRIS,…

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Can the Court Make an Order Against or in Favour of a Person Who is Not a Party to a Suit?

CASE TITLE: FIDELITY BANK PLC v. SAGECOM CONCEPTS LTD. & ANOR (2025) LPELR-81172(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 11TH APRIL, 2025PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL PROCEDURELEAD…

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