Career Compass: Opportunities Beyond the Courtroom
As the legal field adapts to the demands of the modern world, law students and lawyers must consider career paths that leverage their legal knowledge outside of litigation and courtroom practice.
O. M. Atoyebi, SAN FCIArb.(U.K)
An Overview of the Importance of Consent in the Doctor-Patient Relationship
The importance of informed consent in a doctor-patient relationship cannot be overemphasized as it is what gives the medical practitioner the legal right to provide treatment to a patient. Notwithstanding the effect of non-treatment in cases where consent is not given, medical practitioners must ensure that this ethical standard is complied with to avoid liability and breach of the patient's right to self-determination.
The Legal Framework of Fire Service in Nigeria: Analyzing the Need for States to Enact Local Laws
The enactment of local fire service laws by states is essential for ensuring effective fire safety and emergency response within smaller communities. Localized regulations allow for tailored approaches that address the unique needs and risks of specific areas, improving overall fire prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities.
Nigeria’s Adherence to International Human Rights Standards Concerning the Right to Dignity and the Prohibition of torture
The right to dignity and the prohibition of torture are universally recognized as non-derogable rights under international human rights law
An Examination of Self-defence and Its Implications under the Nigerian Criminal Law
The court in the case of Okorodudu v The State, held that when a plea of self-defence is successfully raised and accepted by the court, the verdict is an acquittal of the charge of manslaughter or murder. The implication of Self-defence is different from that of the defence of provocation. Where the defence of provocation is successful proven, a charge of murder can be mitigated to manslaughter, or from culpable homicide punishable with death to culpable homicide not punishable with death. However, the implication of the defence of self-defence is a total acquittal.
Intellectual Property Considerations in International Business Expansion
IP protection is vital in cross-border ventures, as it prevents unauthorized use and imitation of each party’s intangible assets while ensuring exclusive ownership and control.
A Review of Major Innovations in the 2025 Civil Procedure Rules of the High Court of the FCT
On November 7, 2024, the Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Honourable Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf, promulgated the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2025 (the "New Rules").
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Unlocking the Power of Mediation, Arbitration, and Negotiation for Amicable Resolutions
The Arbitration and Mediation Act (AMA) 2023 modernizes Nigeria’s ADR framework by adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law and ensuring the enforceability of arbitral awards. It introduces third-party funding, enhances confidentiality, and strengthens party autonomy.
A Critical Appraisal of the Judicial Perspective on Single Shareholding in Nigeria
The introduction of single share-holding Companies marks a significant evolution in Nigerian corporate law.
