Coronavirus pandemic and its Legal implications

  By way of introduction, let me start with looking at the meaning of some key…

Who Needs ARGATHUSIA?- The Nigerian Security Vantage Point

The word AGATHUSIA is of Greek origin coined from ‘agathus and thusia’. Cumulatively, AGATHUSIA means “altruistic…

NASS Invitation/Summon Vis-À-Vis President Buhari’s Immunity: A Review

Much has already been said on the power of the National Assembly to invite or summon…

Analysis: Court’s order of Abdulrasheed Maina’s trial in absentia is unlawful.

Introduction Trial in absentia is not novel to our administration of Criminal justice system, but it…

Locus standi and the right of a deceased person whose death emanated from the contravention of his fundamental rights under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009

  INTRODUCTION You cannot talk about instituting an action in the court of law or tribunal…

The Position Of The Law Vis-À-Vis Victims Of Gunshots In Nigeria 

INTRODUCTION The illegal influx of guns in Nigeria is quite alarming and needs urgent regulation. Statistically,…

Statutory Regulations In The Capital Market

Statutory regulations refers to the laws and rules administered by a government agency. All over the…

Whether An Acting Practitioner Of another Discipline Can Practice Law

Have you ever wondered if a professionally trained doctor, pharmacist or any other professional can practice…

Law History Series: November Edition – The famous love Tango between two Silk

An Appraisal Of The New Bofi Act 2020 by Okpara Matthews and Ikedinobi Emmanuel

INTRODUCTION The Banks and other financial institutions (BOFI)Act, Cap B3, laws of the Federation of Nigeria,…

Copyright Act: The need for an effective Licensing system in the Digital age.

1.0 INTRODUCTION “What turns me on about the digital age is that you have closed the…

The Nature Of Politics And The Future Of Law In Nigeria

INTRODUCTION The law has the more modest ambitions of keeping the peace and organizing collective actions.…

Women’s Right To Inheritance In Nigeria vis-a-vis The Position of the Law In Nigeria.

Introduction There has been many criteria for the transfer of a deceased estate to his or…

Making Innovation Work For A Greener Future In Nigeria.

1.0. INTRODUCTION In the words of Andy Hannah, CEO of Plextronics; “ Today’s clean-tech Intellectual Property…

Who Will Rescue The North?

It’s indisputable that northern Nigeria is today one of the most dangerous places on earth. While…