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Non-compete agreements, also known as "covenants not to compete" or "contracts in restraint of trade," have always attracted legal scrutiny in many jurisdictions, including Nigeria.

Labour remains an indispensable resource for the economic development and sustainability of any society. Globally, economies strive to establish comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks to govern labour relations effectively

Generally, stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes an individual feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand.

Globalization has led to an increase in cross-border employment relationships. Companies now employ individuals from other countries to access global talent, while employees are equally drawn...

The modern office has undergone a significant transformation, driven by globalization, technological advancements, and the internet.

Employee references are the positive or negative comments about an employee's job performance provided to a prospective employer.

Hierarchical workplaces - common in law firms, finance, medicine, academia and government - depend on clearly defined roles, authority and responsibility.

The nature of employment of Supernumerary Policemen and other matters arising from the yet-to-be-reported Supreme Court's decision in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited v Okon Johnson & Ors.

The Mental Health Act 2023 (the “Act”) marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s mental health policy landscape. Previously, Nigerian employment laws did not specifically address the needs of employees experiencing mental health conditions. Notably, the Nigerian Labour Act, which serves as the primary statute for employment relations, and the Employee Compensation Act 2010 both lacked specific provisions regarding mental health.

Navigating probationary period clauses in employment contracts requires a nuanced understanding of the legal framework. A probationary period clause is a provision...

The "brain drain" issue has significantly impacted the global workforce, raising questions about how to retain top talent.

Nigerian courts have long grappled with striking the proper balance between these competing interests.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria's decision in Skye Bank Plc v. Adegun marks a significant shift from the traditional principles governing quantum of damages for wrongful termination or dismissal in private employment...

The term "fundamental rights", as elucidated by Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edition, is an intrinsic facet of natural or fundamental law. Within the Nigerian legal framework, neither the 1979...

The first half of 2026 brought transformative changes to global sport, from FIFA's landmark transfer system reform and CAF's controversial AFCON Final reversal to strengthened maternity protections and eligibility frameworks. In Nigeria, record funding commitments, institutional restructuring, and diaspora talent recruitment initiatives marked a pivotal shift, while landmark court rulings clarified regulatory authority over betting operators and footballer employment rights.

Casual work arrangement (also known as Non-Standard Work Arrangement (NSWA)) is generally used to describe work arrangements which do not fall within the traditional definition of employment.

Nigeria is an independent republic on the west coast of Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea. It is bordered by Benin to the west, Niger to the north, Cameroon to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.