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Inflation and Discounting: Time Value of Money in Upstream Petroleum Modelling

This article examines inflation, discounting and the time value of money in upstream petroleum modelling. It explains the distinction between nominal and real cash flows, the relationship between inflation and discount rates, and the proper use of DCF analysis, NPV and IRR in evaluating petroleum projects. It also considers how these principles affect investment appraisal, fiscal modelling and risk assessment in long-term upstream petroleum operations.

Rethinking Debt Recovery in Nigeria: Balancing Creditor Rights with Debtor Protection under Emerging Legal Frameworks

This article examines Nigeria’s evolving debt-recovery framework and the need to enforce legitimate financial obligations without permitting harassment, privacy violations or unlawful collection practices. It advocates faster judicial enforcement, responsible lending, ethical debt collection, accurate credit reporting and accessible restructuring mechanisms.

The Presumption of Innocence Under Siege: Media Trials, Press Releases and the Criminal Justice Process in Nigeria

Pre-trial press briefings, media parades, mug-shot publication and official social-media posts can convert criminal allegations into public verdicts before a Nigerian court has determined guilt. This article examines the constitutional, statutory and judicial limits on such practices and argues for a proportionality-based regime governing official criminal-justice communications, supported by binding agency protocols, preventive judicial relief and effective accountability.

Prosecution of Offences under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020: Regulatory Powers, Procedures and Enforcement

This article examines the prosecution and enforcement framework under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020, distinguishing the Corporate Affairs Commission's investigative and compliance powers from the Attorney-General of the Federation's statutory role in specified criminal prosecutions. It analyses representative offences and penalties, jurisdiction, evidential mechanisms, the application of fines and complementary compliance measures under the Act.

Digital Surveillance, Data Privacy, and Fundamental Rights in Nigeria

Nigeria’s expanding digital surveillance architecture, encompassing state security operations, biometric databases, fintech platforms and telecommunications infrastructure, has developed faster than the laws intended to regulate it. This article examines the constitutional and statutory framework governing digital surveillance and data privacy in Nigeria, identifies gaps in the NDPA and related legislation, and proposes a rights-centred regulatory framework founded on proportionality, judicial authorisation, effective institutional oversight and dedicated legislation for biometric data and communications interception.

Digital Content Distribution and Copyright Protection in the Twenty-First Century: Reconciling Accessibility with Intellectual Property Rights

The digital revolution has fundamentally transformed the creation, distribution, and consumption of copyrighted works. While digital platforms have expanded access to information and creative content on an unprecedented scale, they have also intensified concerns relating to piracy, unauthorised reproduction, and intellectual property infringement. This article examines the evolving relationship between digital content distribution and copyright protection, analyses the adequacy of existing legal frameworks, and explores how modern copyright systems can balance public access with creators' legitimate rights in an increasingly interconnected digital economy.

Land Rights in Nigeria: Ownership, Occupancy, and the Legal Protection of Interests in Land

This article examines the legal framework governing land rights and interests in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on the Land Use Act 1978. It considers statutory and customary rights of occupancy, the recognised methods of proving title, the transfer and registration of interests in land, and the revocation of rights of occupancy. It also evaluates compensation principles, documentation challenges, and the legal remedies available to protect land rights.

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