Renowned lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has stated that Nigeria’s maritime sector has an estimated annual revenue potential of N7 trillion, positioning it as a viable alternative to oil. In a statement issued on Saturday, Agbakoba emphasised that Nigeria must shift its economic focus away from ...

  The Anambra State Government has dismissed claims that it authorized the arrest of women not wearing bras and underwear in public. The clarification follows viral reports suggesting that a security outfit in the state had announced plans to detain women seen without undergarments. According to the reports, a town crier in Abagana, Njikoka Local ...

  Dr. Jennifer Heaven Mike, an internationally acclaimed scholar, legal practitioner, and advocate, has made remarkable strides in the fields of human rights, gender equality, and conflict resolution. From her early days as a curious law graduate in Nigeria to her current role as a global changemaker, Dr. Mike’s journey is a testament to the ...

  Recently, Nigeria has been embroiled in a heated legal dispute concerning alleged defamation of character and freedom of expression, a case involving prominent personalities – Aare Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi. This contentious issue has ignited debates on the intricate nexus of law, cybersecurity, and democracy within the nation. As this legal drama unfolds, ...

Abortion remains a contentious issue in Nigeria, shaped by the nation’s intricate blend of cultural, religious, and legal frameworks. Broadly prohibited, the practice is only allowed under specific circumstances. This delicate balance between prohibition and exception illustrates the ongoing tension between Nigeria’s colonial legal inheritance and contemporary demands for reproductive health rights. Recently, the Chief ...

  The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has directed Sierra Leone to amend or repeal its public loitering laws, ruling they violate fundamental human rights. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Edward Asante, Judge Rapporteur of the case, held that the loitering laws infringe on citizens’ rights to non-discrimination, equal protection, and freedom of ...

  The Lagos State government has taken a significant step towards speeding up justice delivery with a new bill aimed at reducing the duration of civil and tenancy cases in the state’s courts. The bill, which has been sent to the State House of Assembly for approval, seeks to ensure that civil cases at Magistrate ...

  The Nigeria Suicide Advocacy Group has made a fervent plea for the decriminalization of suicide, citing it as a critical step towards advancing suicide prevention and control initiatives in Nigeria. This call was echoed by Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, a Consultant Psychiatrist, during the group’s inaugural virtual meeting held in Lagos. Prof. Sheikh, also a ...

    It is becoming increasingly dangerous to be poor. Don’t believe the yarn that all men are equal. Is the man eking out a living on a tired patch of earth on the desert fringes of Katsina equal to his compatriot luxuriating in the cosy embrace of Abuja without a visible means of livelihood? ...

INTRODUCTION The Paralegal profession without doubt has grown to become part and parcel of the legal industry and its importance to the legal industry cannot be overemphasized. Modern Paralegals now feature significantly (albeit behind the scenes) in the delivery of legal services. Paralegals support lawyers by providing clerical and research services including document preparation and ...

We discuss the scenarios and how to protect yourself Why does the government demolish people’s houses? It is a lifelong dream of many people to own their houses- to buy a piece of land, erect a building that they may move in with their families or perhaps rent out . Imagine if years after achieving ...

  The Nigerian Law School has banned Baze University, Abuja, from admitting students into its Law Faculty for consistently violating its admission quota of 50 students per session as approved by the Council of Legal Education (CLE). The Acting Secretary and Director of Administration of the Nigerian Law School, Ms Aderonke Osho, disclosed this in ...

House of Representatives, on Monday, unveiled plans for the review of the Disabilities Act, 2018 with a view to provide for stiffer sanctions as part of efforts to protect Persons With Disabilities across the country. The Chairman, House Committee on Disability, Hon. Bashiru Dawodu (APC-Lagos State) gave the assurance during a media parley to commemorate ...

An Onitsha based lawyer, Chief Ugo Ugwunnadi has sued the Anambra State House of Assembly, challenging its power and jurisdiction to enact the Anambra State Traffic Agency law of 2011 and the Anambra State Traffic Agency Amendment law of 2015. Other defendants in the suit include: the speaker of Anambra state house of Assembly, the ...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday (local time) said his government will be taking the “extraordinary step” of introducing an emergency legislation in Parliament to confirm his Rwanda migration scheme is “safe”. This came after the country’s Supreme Court ruled that Sunak’s plan to send asylum seekers to the African country was unlawful. The ...

  A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has warned the federal government and heads of Africa-Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states against signing the European Union and Africa-Caribbean and Pacific countries (EU-ACP) Partnership Agreement. The group, led by an educationist and concerned mother, Dr Ekaette Ettang urged their countries’ parliaments and legislatures to avoid ratifying ...