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

Attorney General’s Consent: A Legal Requirement for Garnishee Proceedings Against the Government?

Introduction The latest decision by the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) on Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria has been met…

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The Blue Economy in Nigeria: Harnessing Its Potentials While Mitigating Climate Change

By Daniel Kip, Esq. Introduction The first appearance of the term ‘Blue Economy’ (BE) dates back to 2009, at the…

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The Meaning of Legal Effect of next of Kin [2]

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN To avoid these uncertainties, it is good to write a will early enough, at least from…

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Right to Improved Health in Nigeria: A Critical Legal Appraisal

Contributed By Victor Obong Atang INTRODUCTION According to the World Health Organization, every human being has the right to the…

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Merger of Business under Nigerin Law

Introduction Mergers are a critical tool for corporate restructuring and business growth. In Nigeria, the merger process is regulated by…

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Cyber Stalking: A Potent Tool for Criminalising Free Speech

Introduction:It is a disturbing commentary on our legal system that cyber stalking has endured as a potent tool. used by…

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An Analysis of Asset Declaration Obligations Under the Code of Conduct Bureau

BY OYETOLA MUYIWA ATOYEBI, SAN FCIARB.(U.K) Contributor: Oby Umeh Esq INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), established…

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Before We Call It ECO-WAS By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

In the aftermath of the announcement on 28 January 2024 by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Republic denouncing the Revised…

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Do You Have A Will?

By Omolara Garuba I still remember the first time I brought up the topic of writing a will in a…

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The Meaning And Legal Effect Of Next Of Kin [1]

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN A very dangerous message has been circulating online in respect of the law and practice of…

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