Category: Legal Parlance
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The Position Of The Law On Power Of Environmental Officer To Restrict Citizen’s Right Of Movement On Sanitation Day This article critically examines the legality of movement restrictions by environmental sanitation officers on citizen during designated sanitation days in Nigeria. While environmental cleanliness is essential for public health, it raises a constitutional question: can a…
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The Ethical and Professional Negligence of AI-Generated Citations, A Consequential Scrutiny Into the Global World The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has not left the legal parlance untouched; its emerging integration and developing capabilities has come in contact with many legal aspects of research, writing and advocacy. As a double edged sword, it presents both…
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A Simple Review of Nigerian Business Startup Act, 2022 This is an act enacted by the national assembly of Nigeria on the 21st day of October 2022. This act is foreseen as a viable tools for the promotion of startups in Nigeria . According to the Nigerian Startup Ecosystem Report 2022 from Disrupt Africa, Nigeria…
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The Hidden Costs of Port Delays: Why Legal Strategy Matters In an era where global supply chains are under constant strain, port delays have become all too common for businesses engaged in international trade. Congestion, labour disputes, regulatory inspections, and geopolitical tensions can all conspire to hold cargo at ports far longer than anticipated. Yet…
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Before the Company Is Born: Legal Realities of Pre-incorporation Contracts Under CAMA 2020 INTRODUCTION In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian business law, the formation of a company marks a critical milestone, yet the journey often begins well before incorporation. Preincorporation contracts, entered into on behalf of a yet-to-be-formed company, play a pivotal role in laying…
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Data Privacy or Data Exploitation? Testing the Strength of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act, 2023 INTRODUCTION In the next ten years, we will reach the point where almost everything will be digitalised – Satya Nadella. Nigeria’s digital transformation has unfolded unparalleled opportunities; but at what cost to privacy? In an age where data is the new…
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Mercy Killing In Nigeria (Euthanasia) Anthony David Bland, an 18-year-old Liverpool supporter, journeyed with two friends to Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough football ground for an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989. Tragically, a collapse of the stadium due to poor crowd control by the police and overcrowding led to the…
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Cybercrime Prosecution In Nigerian: Strengths and Gaps In The Cyercrimes Act 2015 Over the past decade, Nigeria has witnessed exponential growth in digital technology adoption. However, it has brought with it a significant rise in cyber-related offences. In response, the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 was enacted as the country’s principal legislation to tackle cybercrime. Through…
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The Doctrine Of Riparian Rights It is an incontrovertible fact that water is a highly valued and sought after natural resource, especially considering the reality that water is pivotal to economic growth of a nation. Water scarcity is a common phenomenon in many countries, most especially in third world countries. Thus, conflicts between individuals over…
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The Legal Implications of Signing Court Processes with a Law Firm’s Name in Lieu of Legal Practitioner’s Name in Nigeria The name of the person who appended the signature on court processes is very necessary to its credibility. It adds weight and merit to the processes brought before the court. Without a name, the court…