Legal Opinion

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Protecting Minority Shareholders in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis of the Remedy for Oppressive or Unfairly Prejudicial Conduct in Nigeria and Canada.

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION This article scrutinizes minority shareholder protection in Nigeria and Canada by evaluating…

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Combating Maritime Insecurity In Nigeria: Legal Analysis of Suppression of The Piracy And Other Maritime Offences Act (SPOMO ACT) 2019

INTRODUCTION The maritime sector serves a vital role in global trade and commerce. It facilitates the movement of goods, resources,…

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Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and The Legal Profession: An Examination of Chapter 2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct 2023.

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) The fight against money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing in Nigeria has…

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An Agreement Authorizing British Lawyers to Practice Law Generally in Nigeria Without An Equivalent Right to Nigerian Lawyers Is Illegal, Unilateral, Not Bilateral

The status of a lawyer, nature and extent of his engagement in law practice are major considerations in the regulation…

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Enhancing Food Security in Nigeria: A Legal Analysis of The National Agricultural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP) 2022-2027

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) Introduction Food security has been defined as a situation in which “all people,…

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