The insights I have shared today are not exhaustive, nor are they the only lessons that matter, but I trust they will provide a useful perspective as you begin your journey in active legal practice. As you move forward, I encourage you to pursue excellence, uphold the ethics of the profession, and remain open to learning at every stage.
CONTRIBUTOR: ANEKWE ANGELA EKENE INTRODUCTION The place of law and the legal profession in the scheme of affairs of nations, persons, and institutions cannot be overemphasised.[1] Law, and by extension, the legal profession has a central role to play in…
The application of AI in criminal justice is continuously evolving, offering exciting opportunities to improve fairness, efficiency, and decision-making processes. While there have been notable advancements in many countries, the criminal justice sector, particularly in Nigeria, still faces significant challenges that impede its full potential.
Navigating the complexities of e-commerce and fashion law in Nigeria underscores the need for robust regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protection. As Nigeria's fashion industry integrates more deeply into digital platforms and global markets, addressing challenges such as intellectual property rights enforcement, regulatory gaps, and the informal economy becomes crucial.
These prolonged litigations does not only drain financial and judicial resources but also impede oil production and tarnish investor confidence. Understanding the importance for a more efficient and cooperative mechanism, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) established the
This article explores the increasing relevance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Nigeria’s commercial landscape, focusing on arbitration and mediation as efficient alternatives to litigation. It evaluates the legal framework, recent judicial pronouncements, and the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 while highlighting the benefits of ADR in preserving business relationships, ensuring confidentiality, and reducing dispute resolution costs.
EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST AUGUST 2025, THE PILOT PHASE OF THE NATIONAL E-INVOICING INITIATIVE SHALL CONCLUDE. THEREAFTER, ALL LARGE TAXPAYERS DEFINED AS ENTITIES WITH AN ANNUAL TURNOVER OF ₦5 BILLION OR ABOVE SHALL BE MANDATORILY REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR AND INTEGRATE THEIR INVOICING SYSTEMS WITH THE FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE (FIRS) E-INVOICING PLATFORM.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (“NCC” or the “Commission”), in exercise of its powers under Section 70 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (“NCA”), has issued the Guidelines on Corporate Governance for the Communications Industry (“the Guidelines”), thereby repealing the Code of Corporate Governance for the Telecommunications Industry, 2016.
Copyright in Ghana goes beyond protecting songs or films, it safeguards creative ownership, secures business investments, and strengthens brand identity.
