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A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of The EFCC’s Authority To Freeze Bank Accounts Under Nigerian Law

The EFCC possesses significant statutory powers to preserve bank accounts connected with suspected economic and financial crimes, but those powers are subject to defined procedural limits. This article examines section 34 of the EFCC Act, the 72-hour stop-order mechanism under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, and the evolving appellate decisions on post-no-debit restrictions. It argues that the legality of any account freeze depends on its statutory basis, duration and compliance with judicial safeguards.

Copyright Authorship in Musical Works: An Analysis of The Judgment in Michael Oluwole V. Osinachi Egbu

The Federal High Court’s decision in Michael Oluwole v Osinachi Egbu clarifies the distinction between creative authorship and technical participation in music production. This article examines how the Copyright Act 2022 treats musical works, sound recordings, joint authorship and performers’ rights, and argues that producers or instrumentalists acquire authorship only where they can prove an original creative contribution to the protected musical work.

The Rationale and Jurisprudence Of Judgment Review at the Supreme Court Of Nigeria

The finality of Supreme Court judgments is fundamental to certainty in the administration of justice. As Oputa JSC famously observed in Adegoke Motors Ltd v Adesanya (1989) 13 NWLR (Pt 109) 250, ‘We are final not because we are infallible; rather we are infallible only because we are final.’ Nevertheless, the Supreme Court retains a strictly limited jurisdiction to correct accidental slips or omissions and, in exceptional circumstances, to set aside judgments affected by recognised defects such as fraud, nullity, want of jurisdiction, or fundamental procedural irregularity.

Cross-Border Data Transfers Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023: Legal Challenges and Regulatory Compliance in Nigeria

Cross-border data transfers are central to modern digital commerce but expose personal data to different legal systems, cybersecurity risks and enforcement challenges. This article examines the framework established by sections 41–43 of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 and the GAID 2025, with particular attention to adequacy, approved transfer instruments, alternative statutory grounds, organisational accountability and the practical compliance obligations of Nigerian businesses.

International Trade Under The GATT/WTO Multilateral Regime Vis-à-vis Development and Least Developed Economies: Spotlight on Nigeria

This article examines the evolution, principles and developmental implications of the GATT/WTO multilateral trading regime, with particular emphasis on developing countries and LDCs. It considers the opportunities and structural constraints affecting their participation in global trade and evaluates Nigeria's position within the system, highlighting the importance of S&DT, trade liberalisation, economic diversification, stronger domestic capacity and effective engagement with the WTO and AfCFTA frameworks.

Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria: Strengthening the Legal and Regulatory Ecosystem for Investor Confidence

Nigeria has established a relatively liberal legal framework for foreign direct investment. Yet investor confidence remains affected by regulatory fragmentation, policy uncertainty, foreign exchange constraints, administrative inefficiencies, infrastructure deficits, and delays in dispute resolution. This article examines Nigeria’s legal and institutional investment framework, recent reforms, persistent challenges, and practical measures for strengthening regulatory coordination, implementation, and long-term investor confidence.

Beyond The Bar: Leading The Future of Law In an Era of Innovation & Global Transformation

The future belongs to lawyers who combine professional excellence with adaptability, innovation, technological competence, commercial awareness and leadership. The lawyers and law firms that will thrive will not necessarily be those that merely preserve the methods of the past, but those that understand the realities of the present and are prepared to anticipate the demands of the future.

A Review of the Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026

The Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026, represent a significant step in the digitalisation of appellate justice in Nigeria. This article examines the key innovations introduced by the Practice Directions, including mandatory electronic filing, direct transmission of Records of Appeal, prescribed formatting requirements, and filing fees. It also considers the financial and technical challenges arising from the new regime and proposes measures to promote efficient implementation, procedural certainty, and access to justice.

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