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The Tax Appeal Tribunal’s Jurisdiction Conundrum: Useful Lessons To Be Drawn From The Decision Of The Federal Supreme Court In Chairman Of The Board Of Inland Revenue v. Joseph Rezcallah & Sons Ltd & 2 Ors

Statement of the Problem Recent decisions have emanated from the courts which are to the effect that the exercise of jurisdiction by the TAT as an administrative tribunal...

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Streamsowers & Kohn

The Electoral Act 2026: Progress, Gaps, And The Legal Landscape For 2027

On 18 February 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electoral Act 2026 into law. The Act repeals and re-enacts the Electoral Act, establishing a new legal framework for the conduct...

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Prohibition Of Tinted Glasses On Motor Vehicles In Nigeria; Matters Arising

The use of tinted glasses by motor vehicles in Nigeria has recently sparked public debate and legal battles.

Nigeria Transport

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Executive Override Or Enforcement? Legal Scrutiny Of The 2026 Petroleum Revenue Order

The Executive Order issued by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 13th February 2026 must be examined within the constitutional framework governing petroleum resources and public revenue.

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Understanding The Electronic Transmission Controversy: A Legal Analysis Of The Electoral Act Amendment Bill

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Top 11 Fundamental Rights Every Nigerian Must Claim In 2026

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Invalidity Of A Post-No-Debit Order From A Court Without Jurisdiction And Sundry Issues: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Emmanuel Chidera Onuegbu V. Moniepoint Microfinance Bank Limited

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

NOTICE OF FILING: Application For Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights In The Matter Of Domingos Simões Pereira & Ors V. Republic Of Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Judicial Review In Nigeria: A Practical Guide For General Counsels

Nigeria Government

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Balogun Harold

TSKJ Construcoes Internacional Sociadade Uniperssoal LDA

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Dangote Refinery-Nmdpra Dispute: Beyond Commercial Disagreement To Questions Of Economic Sovereignty

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

What To Expect When The Police Or Any Other Law Enforcement Agency In Nigeria Invites You For Questioning?

Nigeria Criminal

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

The Constitutionality Of The Joint Revenue Board: A Challenge To Nigeria's Fiscal Federalism

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Law & Politics Of Presidential Pardon: A Jurisprudential Inquiry Into Mercy, Finality, And Power.

Nigeria Government

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Alliance Law Firm

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

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Aluko & Oyebode

Marriage And Property In Nigeria: What Couples Need To Know About Their Rights

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

Comprehensive Guide: Personal Income Tax Deductions Under The Nigeria Tax Act 2025

Syntegral Legal Practice

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

Eat And Run: The Pan Ocean's Case

Where such consent has been given by the parties, can a party who has freely agreed to an arbitral award declare it illegal?

Nigeria Litigation

Rouk & Co.

The Constitutional Right To Own Properties - Examining The Extent And Limits

Property is defined as the right to acquire, possess, use or enjoy a definitive thing on the one hand, or any determinate thing over which these bundle of rights can be exercised.

Nigeria Government

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Esher & Makarios

When Obedience Becomes A Liability: A Review Of Paulyn Abhulimen v Zenith Bank & Anor. And Related Decisions

One of the longest -standing principles of the Nigerian legal system is the sanctity of court orders . It is a well-established rule that every person against...

Nigeria Litigation

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Aluko & Oyebode

IHR Implementation In Nigerian Law - Mapping Of Legal Authorities And Analysis Of Legislation At Federal Level

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) for Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Options Available To Victims Of Domestic And Sexual Violence In Lagos State

Nigeria Government

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Plateau State Internal Revenue Service V. Jos Electricity Distribution Plc: Do The Tax Appeal Tribunal And The Federal High Court Have Jurisdiction Over Tax Disputes Relating To The Revenue Of A State Government?

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Ikeyi Shittu & Co.

Understanding The Forfeiture Of Properties To The Federal Government: A Review Of The Court Of Appeal's Decision In Alison-Madueke -v- E.F.C.C (2024) 1 NWLR (Pt. 1918) 101

Nigeria Real Estate

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Collective Bargaining, Trade Unions And Industrial Action In Nigeria: Legal Reflections On Recent Developments

Nigeria International

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

The Legality Of IMF And World Bank Loan Conditionalities Vis-À-Vis The Sovereignty Of States

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

Tinubu's Economic Policies vs. Western Influence: A Legal Perspective

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

Enforcement Of Money Judgments And The Consent Requirement Of Section 84 Of The Sheriff And Civil Process Act 2004: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Decision In CBN v Ochife (2025) LPELR-80220(SC)

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Copyright And The Public Domain In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Environmental Litigation In Nigeria: Trends, Challenges, And Judicial Activism

Nigeria Environment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Rules, Practice, And Procedure For The Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Enforcement Of Money Judgments And The Consent Requirement Of Section 84 Of The Sheriff And Civil Process Act 2004: A Review Of The Supreme Court's Decision In CBN v Ochife (2025) LPELR-80220(SC)

Garnishee Proceedings is one of the age-long methods of enforcing monetary judgments in Nigeria. It typically involves a judgment creditor applying to the court to attach the monies...

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Copyright And The Public Domain In Nigeria: Legal Framework And Challenges

The public domain is the silent engine of creativity and knowledge, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of copyright and intellectual property law.

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Environmental Litigation In Nigeria: Trends, Challenges, And Judicial Activism

Environmental litigation in Nigeria has evolved into a powerful though still imperfect tool for promoting environmental justice, corporate accountability...

Nigeria Environment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

The Rules, Practice, And Procedure For The Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In Nigeria

Disputes are as universal as trade and human interrelation. This means that wherever there is human presence and interaction, in any form whatsoever, disputes are bound to follow, naturally.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Nature And Scope Of The Right Of Appeal On Questions Of The Fundamental Right To Fair Hearing From Decisions Of The National Industrial Court Of Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

World Environment Day: A Call To Elevate The Right To A Healthy Environment In Nigeria

As the global community commemorates World Environment Day on June 5, it is a moment of profound reflection for Nigeria especially for the oil-rich but environmentally devastated Niger Delta.

Nigeria Environment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Navigating The Conundrum Of Holding Charges In Nigeria: Reconciling Statutory Provisions With Constitutional Presumption Of Innocence

The concept of a "holding charge", whereby a defendant is brought before a court to secure a remand order pending investigation or legal advice, presents a profound legal paradox and continues to evoke unease...

Nigeria Government

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Tope Adebayo LP

Re: Central Bank Of Nigeria v. Ochife & Ors (2025): Is The Dissenting Judgment Of The Hon. Justice Ogunwumiju, JSC A Reqiuem For Section 84 Of The Sheriffs And Civil Process Act, 1945?

Let us assume that Mr. Buga litigated a commercial dispute against the government (Federal or state) in Court and won.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Making The African Charter Act Truly Nigerian: A Legal Reform Proposal

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights represents a cornerstone of human rights protection in Africa.

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Civil Procedure In Focus: Exploring Key Innovations And Changes In The High Court Of Federal Capital Territory (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2025

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

How To Seek Redress For Fundamental Human Rights Breaches In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

Assessing The Constitutional Consequences Of A Presidential Declaration Of A State Of Emergency On The Governance Structure Of A State In Nigeria: An Analysis Of The Impact On The Executive And Legislative Branches

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Women's Inheritance Rights Under The Constitution: The Case Of Ukeje V. Ukeje And Matters Arising

Nigeria Government

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Alliance Law Firm

State Of Emergency In Rivers State: Presidential Overreach Or Legal Necessity?

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

Nigeria's Constitutional Reform Must Address Environmental Rights

Nigeria Environment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Regulation Of Lotteries In Nigeria: Review Of The Supreme Court's Decision And Its Implications

Nigeria Media & IT

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AELEX

Dispute Resolution Newsletter – 2025

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Acquiring Real Estate In Nigeria: Understanding Foreign Ownership Regulations

Nigeria Real Estate

Gresyndale Legal

Environmental Justice Beyond Time Constraints: The FREP Rules And The Enforcement Of Human Rights In Nigeria (Part 1)

Nigeria Environment

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Constitutional Amendment – Exclusion Of Intervening Events In Electoral Matters

Nigeria Government

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Tope Adebayo LP

Surrogacy Bill 2024: Nigeria's Bold Step Toward Regulating A Complex Frontier

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Privacy Rights And Lawful Bases: A Nigerian Law Review Of The Infamous Baltasar Engonga Case

Nigeria Privacy

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Chris Ogunbanjo LP

The Use Of Body Camera By Law Enforcement Agencies In Nigeria: Impact On The Nigeria Criminal Justice System.

Nigeria Criminal

Gresyndale Legal

The Legality Or Otherwise Of Paying Taxes On Sales/consumption To Both The Federal And State Governments By Nigerian Companies' - Part B

Gresyndale Legal

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Discussing The Osun State Election Tribunal - Talking Legal With TTA (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

Olisa Agbakoba Demands Correct Interpretation Of Electoral Laws | Section 134 Of 1999 Constitution (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Constitutional Powers Of EFCC In Focus (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

2023 Polls Are Very Uncertain, Toughest Ever' (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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