Legal Opinion

Written by Contributors – legal practitioners and experts – as opinions about the application of the law to a particular set of facts, with recommendations

Is the Plea of Allocutus a Right or a Privilege in Nigerian Criminal Proceedings?

By Isah Bala Garba By way of introduction, the term allocutus is derived from the classical Latin word allocutio or…

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)’s ongoing Sector by Sector Investigation is Paramount in Safeguarding Privacy Rights in Nigeria

By Ebenezer Amadi, Esq. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)’s ongoing investigation into organisations that have failed to comply with…

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Legal Implications of ISO 20022 Migration and Geo-Tagging for the Nigerian Payment System

By Olumide Opeyemi Toyinbo Introduction On August 25, 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a circular (Ref: PSS/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/001)…

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No Court Order Needed in Freezing of Bank Accounts: An Analysis of the Legal Shift in the Court of Appeal Decision in Kuda MFB v. Amarachi Blessing

By Daze Nga, MCArb and Obinna Iroaganachi, MCArb 1.0. INTRODUCTION The right to own movable property, including money, is firmly enshrined…

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Right to Health Under the Nigerian Law: The Justiciability and Otherwise

Abstract: To every human being, a positive health is the basis for a long life and it is a matter…

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A Critical Appraisal of the Supreme Court’s Position on Processes Signed by Law Firms: Okafor v. Nweke and Olowe v. Aluko

By Habeeb Olayinka Lawal, ESQ Introduction The question of who is competent to sign court processes goes to the very…

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Role of the National Human Rights Commission in Protecting Victims of Corporate and State Abuse

By O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K) Contributor: Animasaun Iyanuoluwa INTRODUCTION The protection and promotion of human rights are central to…

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Constitutionality of Suspension of Elected Public Officers in a State (1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The propriety of the decision of the President to suspend democratically elected public officers in Rivers…

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Annulment vs. Divorce: Differences, Conditions, and Legal Implications

By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq, IntroductionWhen a marriage breaks down in Nigeria, there are two primary legal avenues parties can resort…

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Colonial Legacy and Justice: Section 84 Sheriff & Civil Process Act In CBN v. Inalegwu (2025) LPELR 80220 (SC)

By Nonso Obiadazie Esq. Introduction Enforcement of court judgment is an important part of our adversarial system of adjudication. Upon…

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