Legal Opinion

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Need for Wholesome Consideration of Facts in Court’s Exercise of Discretion

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at AbujaOn Friday, the 10th day of January, 2025 Before Their LordshipsEmmanuel Akomaye…

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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…

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Bail Application: Custody is Not a Prerequisite to Apply for Bail Application

By AbdulRazaq Oshogbade  A crucial issue arose yesterday at the Federal High Court Headquarters, Abuja. Can a bail application be…

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Of Airlines and Their Passengers

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Senator Oshiomole and Peace The brickbat between one of Nigeria’s foremost carriers, AirPeace, and the senator…

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Climbing the Legal Olympus: What it Takes to Become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)

By UJAH ISRAEL UJAH ESQ., B/Phil, LLB, LLM, (Ph.D. in v) I put it to you that you are due…

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The Rise of Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AAI) and the Legal Challenges for Our Global Tax System

By ATER, Solomon Vendaga Introduction AAI systems distinguish themselves through several key characteristics that underscore their advanced capabilities. [i] These include Autonomous…

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Breaking Down NERC’s Revised Order on Unauthorized Access, Meter Tampering, and Bypass

INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued an Amended Order on Unauthorized Access, Meter Tampering, and Bypass (ORDER NO:…

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The Absence of a Specific Relief for Declaration of Title is not Fatal to a Claim for Trespass to Land.

By O. Ogbom, Esq In the realm of property law, disputes over land ownership and possession are commonplace. Two key…

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Certification of Public Document: When Payment of Legal Fees won’t be Mandatory

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja Before Their LordshipsAdamu JauroJummai Hannatu Sankey Obande Festus OgbuinyaHabeeb Adewale Olumuyiwa…

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A Synopsis of The Laws Governing International Arbitration

An arbitration is international where the parties to an arbitration, at the time of concluding the agreement, have their places…

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