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In Nigeria's increasingly regulated and competitive economic environment, trade associations play an indispensable role as institutional intermediaries between industry stakeholders and the state.

Litigation is the most common form of dispute resolution in Nigeria. Its origin is entrenched in the English common law.

After nearly three decades of legal battles, arbitration proceedings, and international scrutiny, the long-running dispute over OPL 245 has finally come to an end. On March 5, 2026, the Nigerian government announced...

In our article of 20th July, 2020, we discussed the Operational Guidelines on Global Standing Instruction ("Guidelines") recently issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN")...

The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court (FHC) recently issued the Federal High Court (Federal Inland Revenue Service) Practice Directions, 2021 (the Directions) in respect of tax matters...

In Nigeria, every citizen possesses the right to acquire and own immovable property anywhere in Nigeria.

On 17th March 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board presided by Justice Harriman issued its ruling in the appeal lodged...

An incorporated company has a separate entity distinct from the individuals who are shareholders and directors in control of the company's operations.

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling in favor of five prominent Guinea-Bissau political figures who challenged their arbitrary detention by state authorities. The regional court found Guinea-Bissau liable for grave human rights violations and ordered compensation of thirty million CFA Francs, marking a decisive affirmation of liberty, human dignity, and judicial protection across West Africa.

In many romantic relationships, incidents of violence regrettably occur, and women are, more often than not, the primary victims.

In modern times, litigation which has hitherto been the principal method of resolving commercial disputes is now being complemented by other methods of dispute resolution.

It is no longer news that the COVID-19 pandemic has become the defining global health crisis of our time, and that Nigeria is now grappling with this unprecedented crisis.

International commercial arbitration has taken on a new lease of life since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Stable access to raw materials and reliable transportation, have become lingering challenges.

Workplace conflicts between employees and employers, or even among colleagues, inevitably occur periodically. These disagreements often stem from various factors...

On 10th May 2022, the Senate passed the Arbitration and Mediation Bill. This bill shall repeal the Arbitration and Conciliation Act LFN 2004. Some of the key provisions of the Arbitration and Mediation Bill are as follows...

Further to the issuance of the License Framework for the Establishment of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) (the "Framework") in Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications...

In a recent epochal decision, OANDO SUPPLY & TRADING LTD V FBIR (2001) 4 TLRN 113, the Lagos Zone of the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) headed by Mr. Kayode Sofola...