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When Award of Damages in Lieu of an order for specific performance will suffice

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 8th day of March 2024 Before Their Lordships…

5 months ago

Social Welfare Rights of Citizens under the 1999 Constitution

By Ivor Takor, mni, Esq. Social welfare refers to the well-being of individuals and groups within a society, encompassing various…

5 months ago

The Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024

Prior to 2023 the defunct Nigeria Education Bank Act, 1993 was in place regarding helping student with educational loans. The…

6 months ago

Addressing the Legal Challenges to Combating Counterfeiting of Goods in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Legal Framework

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION Counterfeiting is the illegal act of imitating an original with an intent…

6 months ago

Whether Regulations 126 and 127 of the Nigeria Police Regulations Are Inconsistent with Sections 37 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution

CASE TITLE:  INCORPORATED TRUSTEES NBA v. A.G. OF THE FEDERATION & ORS (2024) LPELR-62208(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 3RD MAY, 2024 PRACTICE…

6 months ago

Can the Court Convict for Murder in the Absence of a Corpus Delicti (Dead Body)?

CASE TITLE: AHUCHAOGU v. STATE (2024) LPELR-62194(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH MARCH, 2024 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: ADAMU…

6 months ago

Does the Exclusive Legislative List of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Encompass Navigable Waterways Across Nigeria?

CASE TITLE: NIWA & ORS v. LASWA & ORS (2024) LPELR-62198(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JANUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: LEGISLATIONLEAD JUDGMENT: JOHN INYANG…

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Whether An Adopted Child Is Entitled To Inherit The Estate Of A Deceased Adoptive Parent

CASE TITLE: BASSEY v. EKPIKEN & ORS (2024) LPELR-61778 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND MARCH, 2024 JUSTICES: UCHECHUKWU ONYEMENAM, JCABALKISU BELLO…

6 months ago

A Review of the National Food Safety and Quality Bill 2022

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, food safety remains a critical issue, with a rise in…

6 months ago

Quantum Of Damages To Employee For Wrongful Termination Of Employment

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 8th day of March, 2024 Before Their Lordships…

6 months ago