The National Food Safety and Quality Bill 2022 was made for the protection of the health of consumers from hazards that may be present in food and animal feed, the provision of the general principles of official control of food and feed safety as well as the obligations of food and feed business operators, and defining the functions and powers of federal and state institutions with the aim of ensuring food and feed safety risks are effectively managed and available food meets the standards and expectations of the consumer, with regards to the nature, substance and quality.
Addressing challenges in prosecuting cybercrimes in Nigeria requires both improvement of the Legal framework and taking practical measures of enforcement.
There is currently no law in Nigeria that directly deals with telemedicine, rather what we have are laws that already exist that deal with various other matters that may relate to or arise in the course of telemedicine, they only address aspects of telemedicine practice and not the whole.
The synergy between law and medicine is fundamental in the delicate system of healthcare. It is necessary that a uniform system of practice, a reputable standard of care, manner of practice and other essentialities be provided for and efforts be made to ensure that the laws don’t exist in vacuo or theoretically.
Healthcare professionals who adhere rigorously to their privacy obligations and take the initiative to communicate confidentiality guidelines are more likely to have patients who provide honest reports of their symptoms.
Nigeria boasts a rich biodiversity, home to a wide array of flora and fauna. To safeguard this invaluable natural heritage, the National Environmental (Protection of Endangered Species in International Trade) Regulations were enacted in 2011.
In Nigeria, The Federal High Court in Nigeria holds jurisdiction over offences under the relevant aviation laws, regardless of where the offence was initiated or completed, if certain conditions are met.
During the provision of medical services, patients are obligated to disclose all relevant information regarding their health and medical history to the healthcare provider. This information is shared under the premise of confidentiality and is generally expected to be safeguarded by medical personnel, a principle commonly referred to as "Medical Confidentiality
Contrary to a common misconception that legal technology threatens to replace human practitioners, it empowers lawyers to enhance their efficiency in fulfilling professional obligations.
