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Behind The Corporate World: Examining Layers Of Professional Negligence In Nigeria's Largest Companies And The Legal Frame Work Governing It

In Nigeria's dynamic corporate landscape, professional negligence remains a critical issue that undermines trust, operational efficiency, and public welfare.

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Legal Framework For The Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards In Nigeria

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism to litigation, giving the opportunity for Parties to resolve disputes without having to file a suit in the Court.

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Service Of In Rem Writs: Resolving The SCPA Controversy Under The 2023 Admiralty Rules.

For many years, the application of sections 97, 98, and 99 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act ("SCPA") - specifically concerning the service of writs outside the jurisdiction...

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Repositioning Nigeria For Arbitration? A Critical Appraisal Of Nigeria's National Policy On Arbitration And ADR 2024

The National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution 2024 (the "Policy") represents a landmark development in Nigeria's legal framework. Developed by a committee chaired...

Nigeria Litigation

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Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

What The Future Holds For A Paralegal In The Nigerian Legal Sector

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Role Of National Policy In Positioning Nigeria As Africa's Arbitration Hub

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Freedom Of Expression vs Defamation Laws In Nigeria | Legal Balance & Nigerian Jurisprudence

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Webinar: Evolving Global Investigations Landscape: Risk Management And Response Strategies For International Businesses In Africa

Worldwide Litigation

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Stren & Blan Partners

A Guide To Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards In Nigerian Courts

Nigeria Litigation

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Written Words That Cannot Testify: Legal Limits To Extra-Judicial Statements Of A Witness

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

Legal Explainer: Convention On The Establishment Of The International Organisation For Mediation (CIOM)

Worldwide Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Enforcement Of Foreign And Local Arbitral Awards In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Danol Partners

A Review Of The Arbitration And Mediation Act 2023: Charting A New Course In Nigeria.

Nigeria Litigation

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Alliance Law Firm

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts: Echoes And Outcomes For The Merger, Acquisition, And Private Equity Market

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Recapitalization Of Nigerian Banks Through Rights Issues And Public Offering: Challenges And Prospects

Nigeria Finance

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Alliance Law Firm

Nigeria's Changing Tax Landscape: The Tax Reform Bills Have Become Law

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigeria's Historic Tax Reform: A Game-Changer With Missing Pieces

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

An Overview Of The Regulatory Changes In The Nigerian Banking & Finance Sector In 2024 And Outlook For 2025

Nigeria Finance

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) Issues New Copyright (Collective Management) Regulations 2025

On January 28, 2025, the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC), in the exercise of its powers under the Act, published the newly gazetted Collective Management Regulations, 2025.

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Framework For The Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards In Nigeria

Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution mechanism to litigation, giving the opportunity for Parties to resolve disputes without having to file a suit in the Court.

Nigeria Litigation

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Service Of In Rem Writs: Resolving The SCPA Controversy Under The 2023 Admiralty Rules.

For many years, the application of sections 97, 98, and 99 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act ("SCPA") - specifically concerning the service of writs outside the jurisdiction...

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

Repositioning Nigeria For Arbitration? A Critical Appraisal Of Nigeria's National Policy On Arbitration And ADR 2024

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

What The Future Holds For A Paralegal In The Nigerian Legal Sector

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Sports Arbitration & Dispute Resolution In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

The Role Of National Policy In Positioning Nigeria As Africa's Arbitration Hub

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

The 50/50 Myth: Unpacking Settlement Of Properties In Nigerian Matrimonial Causes

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Tope Adebayo LP

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Court Procedure

Service Of In Rem Writs: Resolving The SCPA Controversy Under The 2023 Admiralty Rules.

For many years, the application of sections 97, 98, and 99 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act ("SCPA") - specifically concerning the service of writs outside the jurisdiction...

Nigeria Litigation

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G ELIAS

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

On 5th February, 2025, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria ("NICN") delivered Judgment in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited ("Dada's Case").

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Nigeria Litigation

Tayo Oyetibo LP

Failure To Accompany A Motion For Joinder With Necessary Supporting Documentation: Fatal Or Pardonable?

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Adverse Possession In Nigeria: A Legal Practitioner's Perspective

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Use It Or Lose It; No More Extension Of Time For Filing Processes In The Nigerian Supreme Court

Nigeria Litigation

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Imperatives For Receipt Of The Norwich Pharmacal Order Into The Nigerian Legal System

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

Nature Of Garnishee Proceedings And Enforcement Of Judgment Debts In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

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Nomos Legal Practice

Child Custody In Nigeria: How Courts Decide

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Ebelechukwu Law Firm

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Sovereign Immunity: Public Sector Government

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Nigeria, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Nigeria Litigation

Tayo Oyetibo LP

Sovereign Immunity In Arbitration: Perspectives From Nigerian Law

The principle of sovereign immunity has its roots in the common law adage that the king can do no wrong.

Nigeria Litigation

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Benefits Of Stabilization Clause And The Whittling Effect Of Defence Of Sovereign Immunity

One of the indices of a developing or a developed country is the absence or presence of foreign direct investment and foreign portfolio investment in the country.

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

Zhongshan Fucheng Ind. Inv. Co. Ltd v. Nigeria: The Interplay Between Preservative Orders And Sovereign Immunity In The Seizure Of Nigeria's Presidential Jets

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

The Summer Of The FSIA Continues

Worldwide Litigation

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Steptoe LLP

Seizure Of Nigeria's Presidential Jets By A Chinese Firm – The What And The Why?

Nigeria Litigation

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AELEX

Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Ltd. v. Nigeria: How The Concept Of Attribution Applies In International Investment Arbitration

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

An Appraisal Of Defence Of Sovereign Immunity In The Enforcement Of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

Nigeria Avoids Payment Of US$11 Billion Dollar Arbitral Award Debt To P&ID: Is The Legal Battle Really Over?

Nigeria Litigation

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Tope Adebayo LP

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Trials & Appeals & Compensation

Copyright Injunctions In Nigeria: Emergency Remedies And Their Strategic Use In Litigation

In protecting copyright following an infringement, timing is critical. Without swift legal intervention, infringing content can circulate widely, causing significant and often irreparable harm to the rightful owner.

Osuntuyi & Tokan-Lawal Law

Service Of In Rem Writs: Resolving The SCPA Controversy Under The 2023 Admiralty Rules.

For many years, the application of sections 97, 98, and 99 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act ("SCPA") - specifically concerning the service of writs outside the jurisdiction...

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

Relying On Evidence Obtained In A Previous Proceeding To Deliver Judgment In A Subsequent Proceeding: A Critique Of The Court's Decision In Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited

On 5th February, 2025, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria ("NICN") delivered Judgment in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Omowunmi Dada v. Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited ("Dada's Case").

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Court Of Appeal Affirms Banks' Right To Restrict Accounts Without Court Order

Nigeria Finance

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Freedom Of Expression vs Defamation Laws In Nigeria | Legal Balance & Nigerian Jurisprudence

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Trial-Within-Trial As A Road Block To Speedy Adjudication Of Criminal Trial In Nigeria

Nigeria Criminal

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

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.

Contracts With Statutory Flavour: The Court Of Appeal Case Of C.B.N v Adani Mega System Limited (2025) And The "Additional Jurisdiction" Of The Federal High Court

Nigeria Government

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G ELIAS

Demolition Notices In Lagos

Nigeria Real Estate

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Balogun Harold

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Latest Videos

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The CBN Naira Redesign And The Supreme Court Ruling; What You Should Know. (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

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