Legal Opinion

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NDP Act 2023 GAID 2025: A Comprehensive Guide to Nigeria’s New Data Protection Landscape

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) On March 20, 2025 issued the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation…

2 months ago

THE PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY v. GLOBAL SOAP & DETERGENT INDUSTRIES LTD & ORS

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2 months ago

Rethinking The Status of Concurring Judgments: Supreme Court Trends and Legal Implications or Consequences

By: Kola’ Awodein S.A.N. , FCTI, FICI (Arb) and Uchenna Ihediwa S.A.N. INTRODUCTION 1.       Through an analysis of Supreme…

2 months ago

Saving the Soul of the Adversarial Legal System: Judicial Misconceptions, Public Perception, and the Imperative for Systemic Reform

By Sam Kargbo, SAN Abstract The adversarial legal system is built on the principle of impartial adjudication, wherein judges serve…

4 months ago

What the Court of Appeal Ruled: Marriage Alone Does Not Guarantee Equal Share of Property—Spouse Must Prove Contribution

In a decision underscoring the principles governing property settlement in matrimonial causes, the Court of Appeal in Aguolu v. Aguolu…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

Can a Witness be Further Cross-Examined if New Matters are Introduced During His Re-Examination?

CASE TITLE:  JABI v. STATE (2025) LPELR-81176(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 9TH MAY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE LEAD JUDGMENT: IBRAHIM…

6 months ago