Legal Opinion

So Called Conflicting Decisions of the Supreme Court: A Popular Mischaracterisation, the Uncertainty, and the Path to Reform

By Kola’ Awodein SAN, FCTI, FICIArb & Misbau Alamu Lateef, Ph.D., FHEA “It is also true that this Court can…

6 months ago

The Modern Advocate: Leveraging Human Expertise and AI for Legal Excellence

AI is rapidly transforming the legal landscape. While some fear it could disrupt traditional research methods or even replace jobs,…

7 months ago

Does the Statutory Period for Filing an Appeal or Application for Leave to Appeal Include Public Holidays and Vacation Periods?

CASE TITLE: FALOLA v. NJC & ORS (2025) LPELR-80447(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 20TH FEBRUARY, 2025 PRACTICE AREA: APPEAL LEAD JUDGMENT: ABBA BELLO…

8 months ago

Decoding CBN’s ATM Fee Review: A Comprehensive Overview

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a revision of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, effective March 1, 2025.…

8 months ago

Application of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Supply of Software Licences Prior to Recent Amendments to the VAT Act

Introduction The latest decision by the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) on Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria has been met…

8 months ago

Declogging The Courts of Tenancy Matters –Sublime Procedure

By Othniel A. Ikpibako, Esq It is no news that whenever a landlord seeks to evict a tenant from his…

8 months ago

Attorney General’s Consent: A Legal Requirement for Garnishee Proceedings Against the Government?

Introduction The latest decision by the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) on Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria has been met…

8 months ago

Merger of Business under Nigerin Law

Introduction Mergers are a critical tool for corporate restructuring and business growth. In Nigeria, the merger process is regulated by…

9 months ago

How to Master Legal Negotiations in Times of Unprecedented Change

As unexpected as it came, as How to master legal negotiations in times of unprecedented change business in a new reality.…

9 months ago

The Duty of ‘Law’ as an Instrument of ‘Social Justice’ For ‘Peace’ to Reign

ByAmb. Hameed Ajibola Jimoh, Esq. FIGPCM, CGARB. (CERTIFIED GLOBAL PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND MANAGEMENT EXPERT), ACARB. (CHARTERED ARBITRATOR) AND…

11 months ago