Legal Opinion

Role of the National Human Rights Commission in Protecting Victims of Corporate and State Abuse

By O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K) Contributor: Animasaun Iyanuoluwa INTRODUCTION The protection and promotion of human rights are central to…

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Constitutionality of Suspension of Elected Public Officers in a State (1)

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The propriety of the decision of the President to suspend democratically elected public officers in Rivers…

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Annulment vs. Divorce: Differences, Conditions, and Legal Implications

By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq, IntroductionWhen a marriage breaks down in Nigeria, there are two primary legal avenues parties can resort…

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Colonial Legacy and Justice: Section 84 Sheriff & Civil Process Act In CBN v. Inalegwu (2025) LPELR 80220 (SC)

By Nonso Obiadazie Esq. Introduction Enforcement of court judgment is an important part of our adversarial system of adjudication. Upon…

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Securing Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings before Final Judgment

By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq Introduction Maintenance is a form of financial support awarded to a spouse in matrimonial disputes. It…

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Not All Lawyer–Client Communications are Protected

CASE TITLE: FADAC ENTREPRISES LTD & ANOR V. CHIZEA & ANORLPELR-60624(SC)JUDGMENT DATE: 31ST MARCH, 2023JUSTICES: MUSA DATTIJO MUHAMMAD, J.S.C.CHIMA CENTUS…

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Why the Surrogacy Bills are Illegal and Unconstitutional

By Sonnie Ekwowusi You may be well aware that two surrogacy bills are currently pending before the House of Representatives…

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A Critical Appraisal of the Misapplication of Discretion in Judicial Proceedings in Nigeria

By Douglas Ogbankwa Justices, judges, magistrates, and presidents of Area and District Customary Courts in Nigeria are very powerful. What…

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The Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025: Key Recommendations and Observations

By Olajide Abiodun, Esq. The Lagos State House of Assembly is currently considering the Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill…

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Digital Borders: Evaluating Nigeria’s Transition to a Fully Automated Immigration System

Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi SAN, FCIArb. (U.K) CONTRIBUTOR: IFEDIORA OBIORA CHISOM Introduction In an era where technology is reshaping global mobility,…

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