The EEL presents a complex situation for businesses since there is a balancing act between encouraging local talent and maintaining access to specialized expertise..
The right to freedom of association is a cornerstone of labour rights in Nigeria, enshrined in various legal frameworks including the Trade Union Act.
Under the United Nations Convention on Carriage of Goods by Sea (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, 2005, Nigerian courts play a pivotal role in adjudicating disputes arising from the carriage of goods by sea and interpreting the Act’s provisions. Judicial decisions, shaped by principles of fairness, equity, and international law, serve as guiding beacons for the maritime industry, clarifying the rights, obligations, and liabilities of the parties involved.
The Nigerian Maritime Sector, no doubt, contributes significantly to the nation’s economy. Recognising the significance of the sector, the Federal government in 2023 established the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The importance of the sector also underscores the need for a detailed examination of admiralty jurisdiction and in which court it is vested as well as some intricacies surrounding same in the nation’s legal framework.
Project finance and infrastructure private equity investments serve as viable means for private investors to engage in electricity generation and distribution in Nigeria under the relevant statutes, aiming to address challenges within the Nigerian Electricity supply industry
The development of legal technology, like its counterparts in diverse fields, took a progressive approach and lawyers in the earlier centuries were seen making use of ‘technological’ tools such as typewriters, phonographs and dictation machines, fax machines for the sending of documents, UBIQ terminal used for searching cases online, etc. However, recent years have seen the evolution of emerging technologies such as blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, cloud computing etc., as well as technological tools which have continued to impact the nation’s legal landscape.
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This article focuses on the laws regulating or rather, criminalising the cultivation and processing of Cannabis in Nigeria. It interrogates Nigeria’s legislative growth regarding drugs, particularly Cannabis, and questions whether there is need for a change in the way we approach the topic. It ends by highlighting the costs of these laws, considering the human capital and potential economic activities involved.
The financial decision making around renewable energy projects require the interaction of renewable energy developers with various stakeholders, including the Government. While it is true that the more experienced developers have a fair understanding of the financial markets from which they can easily tap funding resources, the same is not true for start-ups and medium enterprises who generally lack financial leverage.
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