In a wet lease arrangement, the lessor provides not only the aircraft but also the crew, maintenance, insurance, and other operational services to the lessee.

This six-part series began in Part I with an overview of the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft Protocol.

Nigeria, a nation abundantly blessed with natural resources, continues to face significant fiscal challenges despite its wealth.

To combat these shortfalls, the Federal Government of Nigeria has incentivised private sector participation in the provision and maintenance of key infrastructures across the country.

Space policy is the political decision-making process for and application of a state's public policy regarding space flights and uses of outer space, for civil and military purposes.

From supporting the tourism and hospitality sector, to promoting global trade and international or diplomatic relations, the aviation sector contributes a heavy quota to the Nigerian economy.

The Apex Court on Friday, 5th January 2024, delivered judgment on the sensational case between National Inland Waterways Authority & 3 Ors v. Lagos State Waterways Authority & 5 Ors in Appeal No. SC. 17/2018.

In Nigeria, owning a ship can be a profitable venture, whether it is for business uses such as offshore operations, fishing, or transportation.

In Nigeria, the demolition of a building cannot occur without first obtaining a valid demolition permit from the relevant regulatory authority.

Recently, the Federal Inland Revenue Service ("FIRS") served tax assessments on international shipping companies that are considered to have generated income liable to Nigerian tax.

In every civil action involving a maritime claim, the plaintiff approaches the court or arbitral panel with the confidence that the harvest of his victory will be enjoyed.

The Aviation Industry has in no doubt, contributed greatly to the growth and development of the economy. It in fact, contributed 0.14% to the nation's GDP in the year 2019...

The FIRS has recently issued letters to owners, and in some cases, charterers of oil tankers used to export crude oil and LNG from Nigeria in connection with back taxes from 2010-2019.

Recognising the transnational nature of maritime operations and the challenges posed by constantly mobile vessels, this Article looks at the legal mechanisms available for debt recovery under the Admiralty...

Owing to the emerging digitalization of the shipping trade especially given the challenges and accompanying innovations arising from Covid-19 lockdown and restrictions...

‘Pooled funds' is a term used to collectively refer to a set of money from individual investors combined, i.e., "pooled" together for investment purposes.

On September 23rd, 2025, the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DALIL UAE, a globally recognised AI-driven technology company...

This appraisal examines the current procedure for arresting ships in Nigerian waters, exploring the legal framework established by the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act and the 2023 Procedure Rules. It analyzes the practical challenges faced by litigants, ship owners, and courts in enforcing this maritime remedy, while proposing solutions to improve jurisdictional clarity, prevent wrongful arrests, and manage forum tensions in international shipping disputes.

The Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, commonly known as the Cape Town Convention (CTC), is an international treaty that standardises transactions involving movable property.

Shipowners and charterers face complex legal and commercial considerations when entering into carriage of goods agreements. Understanding the key contractual provisions...