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Image Rights in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) Introduction The protection of image rights holds significant importance within the legal framework…

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Can a Non-Party Challenge a Court Judgment?

CASE TITLE: AKUT & ORS v. RWANG & ORS (2024) LPELR-61664(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 22ND FEBRUARY, 2024 JUSTICES: ONYEKACHI AJA OTISI,…

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Whether a Petitioner Who Alleges Non-Compliance with the Provisions of the Electoral Act Must Show How It Substantially Affected the Result of the Election

CASE TITLE: AMINU & ANOR v. INEC & ORS (2024) LPELR-61787(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 19TH JANUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: ELECTION PETITIONLEAD JUDGMENT: UWANI…

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Whether the Corporate Affairs Commission Needs a Court Order to Conduct an Investigation into the Affairs of a Company

CASE TITLE: J.A. ODUTOLA PROPERTY DEV & INVESTMENT CO. LTD. v. CAC (2024) LPELR-61717(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 8TH MARCH, 2024PRACTICE AREA: COMPANY…

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Standard of Proof Where an Allegation of Crime Is Made in an Election Petition

CASE TITLE: AUGUSTINE & ANOR v. INEC & ORS (2024) LPELR-61876(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 19TH JANUARY, 2024PRACTICE AREA: ELECTION PETITIONLEAD JUDGMENT: JOHN…

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Re: National Judiciary Reform Summit; Beyond the Talk Shop; Simple Technology Based Innovations to Ease Justice Administration in Nigeria, -By Douglas Ogbankwa Esq.

The Federal Government and the Nigerian Bar Association gathered all the players in the Justice Sector for a reform summit.…

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The International Court of Justice and Its Legal Functions

One of the principal organs of the United Nations is the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which was created at…

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Options Open To A Party Or Counsel Where There Is Genuine Cause For Complaint Against A Judge Or Magistrate In Judicial Proceedings

By Sylvester Udemezue Where a lawyer (or litigant) has good grounds for complaints against a judicial officer, in my opinion,…

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Unveiling the Key to Debt Recovery Success: Is a Statement of Account the Ultimate Weapon?

CASE TITLE: IYANAM v. UBA PLC & ANOR (2024) LPELR-61550 (CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JANUARY, 2024 JUSTICES: HAMMA AKAWU BARKA,…

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Navigating the Nuances: Circumstances When the Defense of ‘Volenti Non Fit Injuria’ Will Be Inapplicable in a Banker-Customer Transaction

CASE TITLE: FIDELITY BANK PLC v. PETER (2024) LPELR-61551(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH JANUARY, 2024 JUSTICES: HAMMA AKAWU BARKA, JCABALKISU BELLO…

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