Legal Opinion

Tortious Claims Conundrum; The Nigerian Court of Appeal Pronouncements on the Jurisdiction of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria

The Third Alteration to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, elevated the status of the National Industrial…

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The Role Of The Nigerian Legal Aid Council In The Advancement Of Legal Practice In Nigeria

certain cases, such as domestic violence or asylum applications. 4.   Scope of Services: The NLAC provides legal representation, advice, and counselling in…

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The Enforcement Of Religious Freedom Rights Under The Regime Of Section 38 Of The Extant CFRN 1999 (As Amended): A Critical Appraisal

 Obisesan Oluwapelumi Rachael INTRODUCTION Religious freedom is rooted in the idea that individuals should be free to follow their conscience…

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Intellectual Property In Nigeria: An Overview Of Recent Developments

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) defines Intellectual Property (IP) to mean creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary…

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When Does Penalty And Interest Apply To Unpaid Tax?

by Agbada S. Agbada Introduction The effectiveness of tax laws lie primarily in the coercive powers of tax authorities to enforce…

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Assessing The Implementation And Impact Of Anti-Corruption Laws In Nigeria

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION Anti-corruption laws in Nigeria play a crucial role in the country’s efforts to combat…

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An Examination Of The Plea Of Insanity Under The Nigerian Criminal Jurisprudence

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION In Nigeria and other Common Law jurisdictions, it is firmly established that some criminal…

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An Appraisal Of The Decommissioning Of Oil And Gas Facilities Installations In Nigeria Under The Petroleum Industry Act 2021

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION Nigeria’s oil-rich environment has positioned it as a significant energy producer in Africa, boasting…

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Arbitration Clauses & Commercial Contractual Agreement

by Mokesioluwa Seun-Adedamola Arbitration Clauses & Commercial Contractual Agreement1 1. Introduction: Arbitration Clauses in Commercial Contracts have become a generally acceptable practice.…

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The Law of Evidence in Civil Claims in Nigeria – A Primer From The Cases Pt 2

By N.F. Nkobowo ESQ INTRODUCTION In part one of this series, we attempted to lay the groundwork for a continuing…

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