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The Regulatory Earthquake: CBN’s New Rules for Agent Banking

INTRODUCTION The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released the "Guidelines for the Operations of Agent Banking in Nigeria" on October…

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Position of the Law on Fraudulent Conversion in the Offence of Stealing

CASE TITLE: BALOGUN v. C.O.P (2025) LPELR-82520(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 14TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED…

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Whether The Court Can Make Declarations of Customary Law Relating to The Selection and Appointment of Chiefs

CASE TITLE:  OBANOBI & ORS v. OLUSI & ORS (2025) LPELR-81999(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH JULY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CHIEFTAINCY LAW LEAD…

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Position of the Law Regarding the Offence of Accusation of Witchcraft

CASE TITLE: MUSA v. STATE (2025) LPELR-81818(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH JUNE, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: MOHAMMED…

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Can a Defendant be Found Guilty of a Different Offence Than the One Originally Charged?

CASE TITLE: OCHEKPE v. FRN & ORS (2025) LPELR-81654(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 18TH JUNE, 2025JUSTICES: IBRAHIM ALI ANDENYANGTSO, J.C.A.PETER OYINKENIMIEMI AFFEN, J.C.A.ABIODUN…

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Position of the Law as Regards Locus Standi to Institute an Action in a Chieftaincy Dispute

CASE TITLE: OLATIDOYE v. OLADEPO & ORS (2025) LPELR-82168(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH OCTOBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: PUBLIC SERVICE LEAD JUDGMENT: OYEBISI…

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Whether the Description of Land in Dispute by Different Names Puts Identity of the Land in Issue

CASE TITLE:  DADA & ORS v. PASOKU & ORS (2025) LPELR-82468(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 4TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: LAND LAW LEAD…

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Elements of the Offence of Criminal Breach of Trust

CASE TITLE: AMODU v. STATE (2025) LPELR-82512(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 10TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: UGOCHUKWU…

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Can Courts Overrule Rules of Voluntary Groups?

CASE TITLE: UZONWANNE & ANOR V. IGBO COMMUNITY PANKSHIN BRANCH & ORS. LPELR 81649(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 28TH MAY, 2025 JUSTICES:…

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Understanding Nigeria’s New Tinted Glass Permit Framework: What You Need to Know

For Nigerian motorists, understanding the regulations around tinted vehicle glass is crucial. This overview paints a comprehensive picture of the…

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