Electronic transmission of election results has emerged as one of the most contentious reforms in Nigeria’s evolving democratic framework. Section 60(3) of the Electoral Act, 2026 mandates the electronic transmission of polling unit results to INEC’s IReV portal yet retains the physical Form EC8A as the primary basis for collation and declaration
Road safety regulation in Nigeria is primarily driven by the statutory mandate of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Empowered by its establishing legislation and supporting regulations, the Corps exercises authority to enforce traffic laws, inspect vehicles, control highway movement, and respond to road emergencies. Through these functions, it promotes compliance, deters violations, and contributes to the protection of lives and property on public roads.
The Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, 2025, creates the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) in Nigeria to enhance intergovernmental coordination on tax policy and administration
In tech partnerships, intellectual property ownership does not automatically follow payment or ideas. By default, copyright belongs to the person who writes the source code unless it is expressly assigned by contract. This exercise explains how IP rights arise in app development, the legal distinctions among employees, contractors, and co-founders, the risks of licensing rather than ownership, and why clear IP assignments are essential for investment, scaling, and exit.
In Nigeria, custody decisions are guided by one paramount principle -the best interest of the child. Joint custody preserves the child’s relationship with both parents while promoting stability and balanced development, with courts focusing solely on the child’s welfare above all other considerations.
Nigeria’s growing call for state police steming from insecurity and the limits of centralized police structure, considering potential political abuse arising therein by making strong constitutional safeguards before implementation.
This article analyses the legal principles governing service of court processes on companies in Nigeria, focusing on Mark & Anor v. Eke (2004) LPELR-1841(SC). It examines Section 104 of CAMA 2020 and the applicable Rules of Court, emphasizing that service of originating process is a condition precedent to jurisdiction. The article affirms that failure to properly serve a company renders proceedings a nullity and underscores the constitutional foundation of service in the right to fair hearing.
This article will discuss the emerging legal recognition and status of image rights in Nigeria, focusing on the Supreme Court’s decision in Ubom v. Globacom (Nig.) Ltd. It will examine the facts of the case, where the appellant’s image was used on national billboards without her consent, and how the Supreme Court distinguished claims for unauthorized commercial use of a person’s likeness from traditional copyright disputes.
This paper critically explores the intricate relationship between law and politics, with a particular focus on both historical and contemporary experiences in Nigeria. It examines how political dynamics shape legal systems, and conversely, how legal frameworks influence political processes. Key areas of analysis include the impact of politics on lawmaking and legal institutions, and the role of political ideologies in shaping judicial decisions.
