Complaint by the Nigerian Bar Association against a lawyer before the LPDC cannot be withdrawn

Joyce Odua: NBA was in fatal error rooted in self-help to have ratified the suspension being challenged in court – Okutepa, SAN

By Lillian Okenwa Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Jibrin S. Okutepa has described the ratification of Mrs. Joyce Oduah’s suspension as General Secretary at the weekend by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as “the worst example of disrespect for the rule of law.” The ratification came even as a…

August 22, 20220Comments

Records of proceedings in our courts of justice: A call for modernisation

By Ikeazor ‘Kizor’ Akaraiwe, SAN What we call records of proceedings are actually ‘Judges Notes’ because they seldom are fully accurate being subject to the vagaries of the disposition of the Judex and even the weather. The solution to imperfect records of proceedings is the electronic recording of court proceedings. This is already the case…

August 18, 20220Comments

Can Government Takeover Properties in Nigeria

Published by SabiLaw There are certain situations that can prompt government to forcibly takeover any property (movable and immovable property) of any person (individuals, groups, companies, communities and even NGOs). This includes shares, monies, bank accounts, cars, jewelry, companies, lands, equipments and other anything! So, this is the How, Why and When Government can takeover…

The Relevance Of Signed Documents In Contractual Agreements

The Relevance Of Signed Documents In Contractual Agreements. By F. C. Robinson. ABSTRACT. When persons go into contracts agreements, more often than not they frank and execute such agreements without knowing the relevance and legal implications of affixing their signatures on the contractual documents, this essay solved the above issue by giving a detailed overview…

Contempt Of Court Under Nigeria Legal System : An Overview

Contempt Of Court Under Nigeria Legal System : An Overview By Sylvester Innocent ABSTRACT Recently, a controversial human rights lawyer in Uyo was sentenced to one month in Prison by the Chief Justice Of Akwa Ibom State, Ekaette Obot on alleged contempt. Many excellent legal writers have engaged and put their writing skills to work…

How Foreigners Can Get Legal Protection for their Business in Nigeria -By Iberedem Obot, Esq.

COMPANY INCORPORATION Every Company intending to carry on business in Nigeria must take all steps necessary to obtain incorporation as a separate entity in Nigeria and until so incorporated, the foreign company shall not have a place of business in Nigeria for any purpose other than the receipts of notices and other documents, as matters…

Unlawful Refund Policy and Practice of “Aero Contractor” Airline

Unlawful Refund Policy and Practice of “Aero Contractor” Airline. Daily Law Tips (Tip 756) by Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK) Introduction: Like any other sector, the commercial airline sector is regulated. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) regulates commercial airlines in Nigeria and has a robust 2015 Regulations on consumer protection issues. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority…

July 29, 20220Comments

Why You Can’t Get Compensation for Cancelled Flights

Why You Can’t Get Compensation for Cancelled Flights. Daily Law Tips (Tip 748) by Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK) Introduction: You probably have seen several publications on the compensations for cancelled flights in Nigeria and how to access such compensations. You should also note that there are conditions and circumstances that will allow an airline not…

July 29, 20220Comments

Company law – Part 3: Directors’ removal, Nigerian and UK perspectives

By ‘Femi D. Ojumu This analysis examines the rationale for the removal of directors of public limited companies in two common law jurisdictions; Nigeria and the United Kingdom. It assesses case law and policy considerations in both countries, and further afield. It is pertinent to first establish the preliminary foundations. Section 4 (2) (a) and (b)of…

July 20, 20220Comments