Legal Opinion

As CBN Strips Banks of Unclaimed Balances, Dormant Accounts

James Emejo writes on the potential impact of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to remove unclaimed balances and dormant…

3 months ago

When Love Fails: Legal Issues In Breach Of PromiseTo Marry

By Yejide Gbenga-Ogundare Often, love turns sour and partners find themselves going their separate ways even after a wedding date…

3 months ago

Admitted Facts: Effect on Burden of Proof on the other Party

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 21st day of June, 2024 Before Their LordshipsUwani…

3 months ago

Supreme Court Rules That Confessional Statement of a Suspect Must Be with Video Recording

NO VIDEO recording; NO VALID confession. In a big move to uphold the supremacy of the constitutional rights of a…

3 months ago

Consumer Protection in Mobile Communication Industry: The Role of Statutory Controls in Regulating Exclusion Clause

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) Introduction The significance of exclusion clauses in mobile communications contracts has grown increasingly…

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Legal Issues in Suspension of Employee in Nigeria

Suspension is one of employer’s powers at common law, which Nigerian courts also uphold. Amongst all disciplinary powers vested in…

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Tax Compliance in The Nigerian Informal Sector: Issues and Challenges

By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb. (U.K) INTRODUCTION Tax compliance plays a fundamental role in facilitating economic development in any…

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NAFDAC and The Challenge of Miracle Products and Claims

By Odoh Diego Okenyodo ”NAFDAC’s investigation into Pastor Jeremiah Fufeyin’s miracle water and soap may expose the limitations of the…

3 months ago

The Court of Appeal of Nigeria Decision in Mohammed & 5 Ords. v. Mohammed & Another on Succession under Islamic Personal Law: My Legal Opinion

Background: Recently, specifically on the 23rd day of August, 2024, the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Ilorin Judicial Division, set aside the decision…

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Invalidity Of Criminal Proceedings Commenced ByAn Unsigned Criminal Charge

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at AbujaOn Friday, the 21st day of June, 2024 Before Their LordshipsJohn Inyang…

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