Legal Opinion

Fundamental Rights Suits: Whether Application For Extension Of Time And Payment Of Default Fee Are Still The Law?!

By Hameed Ajibola Jimoh Esq. In the litigation practice in Nigeria, applications are filed in court for an extension of…

2 years ago

The Concept Of Sovereignty In International Law: Lessons For The Nigerian Society

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION Sovereignty, in international law, is the right of sovereign states to be recognized by…

2 years ago

Cute Abiola’s Skits And The Constitutionality Of Sections 251 And 133 Of The Criminal Code And The Penal Code Laws Respectively

By Ekojoka Aghedo Esq. The Nigerian Police Force this week on Tweeter tweeted that they “vehemently condemn the contemptuous act…

2 years ago

An Overview Of Estate Sharing & Inheritance Under Islamic Law Of Inheritance

by Rodiyyah Bashir In Islam, the laws on estate sharing and inheritance of a deceased person are carefully outlined in the…

2 years ago

Assessing The Legality Of CBN’s Regulation 2023 On The Collection Of Social Media Handles

by Adedamola Akapo and Ayotilewa Sijuade The Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") is the apex Bank in Nigeria and the primary regulator for…

2 years ago

The Legal And Ethical Considerations Of Using Drones For Commercial Purposes

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION As the popularity of drones continues to rise, so do the legal and ethical…

2 years ago

James v. Governor Of Edo State & Ors:Examining The Decision of the Court of Appeal in the Light of the 1999 Constitution of the FRN (As Amended)

By Uduak Alphonsus Ikono Abstract The Judgement in the case of Charles Apiloko James V. the Governor of Edo State…

2 years ago

Giving the Thumbs-Up: Could this be a new Powerful Symbol of Acceptance in International Contract Law

By Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya & Emmanuel Agherario In a recent case, South West Terminal Ltd. v Achter Land[1], in Saskatchewan, Canada, the…

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The Rights Of Woman Over Family Properties In Divorce Cases

By Isimeme Andrew Esq. Women’s property rights at the collapse of a marital union? In light of rising divorce rates,…

2 years ago

The Recognition And Enforcement Of Foreign Judgements In Nigeria

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN INTRODUCTION The concept of enforcement of judgment more often than not stems from the unwillingness…

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