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

The Court of Appeal Rules, 2021: Procedural Impact on Appeals Emanating from Courts-Martial to the Court of Appeal

Background: Despite being an apex disciplinary organ of the Armed Forces, the decision of a court-martial is not absolute but…

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Alleged Misuse of Personal Data in Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Attempted Recall Sparks Privacy Concerns for Social Assistance Beneficiaries in Africa – Tolulope Idowu

The recent controversy surrounding the attempted recall of Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has done more than shake political ground in…

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Young, Bold & Leading: Charting Early Excellence in the Legal Profession in an AI-Driven World

Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIARB.(U.K)MAY 30, 2025 Contributor: Jesutofunmi Idowu INTRODUCTION There is a quiet revolution unfolding in the legal profession and…

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Investment of Pension Funds in Nigeria: Legal Framework, Economic Impact, and Reform Prospects

By Muhammad Yasir Abubakar-Sadiq, AICMC INTRODUCTION The establishment of a robust pension system is a cornerstone of national development, providing…

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Navigating Nigeria’s Digital Ad Space: A Deep Dive into ARCON’s Vetting Mandate

Advertising regulations and vetting processes in Nigeria, as overseen by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), formerly known as…

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Nigeria Tax Reform Bills 2024.

BY Dr Kennedy Iwundu  –  Associate Professor, Forensic Accounting, ICT University  Cameroon–  Immediate Past Chairman,  The Chartered Institute of Taxation…

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Erroneous Bank Transfers In Nigeria: The Costly Mistakes, Fraud Risks, And Legal Remedies

By Ujah Israel Ujah Esq., B/Phil, LLB, LLM, (Ph.D. in v) In today’s fast-paced digital economy, money transfers have become…

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Legal Appraisal of the Proposed Mandatory Voting Bill in Nigeria: Implications for Citizens’ Rights under Nigerian Law

Introduction The introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make…

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Duty of Care of a Transport Company to its Passengers

CASE TITLE: MISS PHILIP JULIET v. PEACE MASS TRANSIT LIMITED (2025)LPELR-80333(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 22nd Jan, 2025JUSTICES: ADEBUKUNOLA ADEOTI IBIRONKE BANJOKO, J.C.A.ABBA…

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What is the Appropriate Manner to Impeach the Contents of a Record of Appeal?

CASE TITLE: MUHAMMAD v. ALARAMMA & ANOR (2025) LPELR-81190(CA) JUDGMENT DATE:  16TH MAY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LEAD JUDGMENT: MUHAMMED…

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