Legal Opinion

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.…

3 weeks ago

A Comparative Analysis of the Adequacy of Costs Awarded to Successful Litigants by Nigerian Courts and Those in the United Kingdom

Introduction The principle of awarding costs to successful litigants is a fundamental part of civil litigation worldwide, aimed at compensating…

3 weeks ago

Why Arbitration in Dispute Resolution in Nigeria?

By Amb. Hameed Ajibola Jimoh, Esq. ACArb (Chartered Arbitrator), FIGPCM, CGArb. (Certified Global Arbitrator), LPC (Licensed Peace and Conflict Resolution…

4 weeks ago

The Right of Access to Justice in Nigeria

By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN Article 7 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, 2004,…

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Determining the Veracity of a Retracted Confessional Statement

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at AbujaOn Friday, the 14th day of June, 2024 Before Their LordshipsMohammed Lawal…

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Is Medical Evidence Enough to Prove Rape? An Analysis of the Legal Standard.

By Sani Abdullahi The use of medical evidence in rape cases has been a contentious issue, particularly at the higher…

1 month ago

FRSC cannot Criminalise the use of Faded Numbers Plates, Federal High Court Rules

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) does not have the constitutional…

1 month ago

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Its Power to Effect Arrests Across State Boundaries.

By Saheed Hossein, Esq. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in any state of the federation can lawfully effect an arrest…

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Proposed Amendment to Section 150: Ex-AGF, Aondoakaa Warns of Unintended Consequences

Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has raised concerns over a…

1 month ago

Why Mediation Matters: A Unique Approach To Conflict Resolution—By Habeeb Olayinka Lawal

Section 91 of the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023, defines mediation as “a process, whether referred to by the expression mediation,…

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