Legal Opinion

Dr Mobolaji Ojibara: ‘Ethical Standards in the Legal Profession are Paramount as they Form the Bedrock of Trust and Integrity upon which the entire Legal System Relies.’

“Ethical standards in the legal profession are paramount, as they form the bedrock of trust and integrity upon which the…

10 months ago

An Analysis of Admiralty Jurisdiction in Nigeria

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Maritime Sector, no doubt, contributes significantly to the nation’s economy.…

10 months ago

Lawful Procedures For Actualizing A People’s Constitution For Nigeria

By Professor Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D, LL.D, D.Litt, D.Sc. THE NEVER-ENDING CALL FOR A NEW PEOPLE’S CONSTITUTION…

10 months ago

An Insight into Medical Negligence under Nigerian Jurisprudence

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) IntroductionIn Nigeria, there is a troubling surge in cases of medical negligence, primarily…

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Navigating the Waters: Prospects and Perils of the 2016 African Charter on Maritime Security, Safety, and Development

INTRODUCTION For decades, the vast expanse of African waters remained largely unguarded against security threats and environmental risks, hindering development…

10 months ago

Aeroplane Accident Claims For Compensation In Nigeria | Gonji Monday

This discussion will not be well explained if the concept of aeroplane accidents is not explained. An aeroplane accident can…

10 months ago

The National Assembly Lacks The Legislative Competence To Decriminalize Attempted Suicide In Nigeria

INTRODUCTION The Nigerian Criminal Code is the substantive legislation on criminal matters. It is the apex codified law in Nigeria…

10 months ago

A Legal Analysis of Telecommunication Taxation in Nigeria

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION In December 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari approved the Finance Bill 2020, now…

10 months ago

Parliamentary System: To Be Or Not To Be

Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960, after several years of colonial rule. Expectedly, Nigeria adopted the parliamentary system of…

10 months ago

Introduction of ‘Affidavit’ to Customary Land Purchase Transaction in Nigerian States other than the FCT-Abuja: My Legal Opinion

BACKGROUND OF ARTICLE: In customary land purchase transactions in Nigeria, there have been reported cases of ‘double transfer or alienation’ of…

11 months ago