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In March 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed 16 constitutional amendment bills into law, including "the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Bill, No. 33, 2022" ...

An effective national identity management system is critical to the development of any economy.

The Hospitality and Tourism Industry (HTI) has the potential to bolster Nigeria's investment landscape and achieve increased contribution to our Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Amongst other factors, the global dip in oil prices and the resulting economic recession in Nigeria has culminated in an increased focus on revenue generation through taxation in Nigeria.

The main function of bail is to ensure the presence of the accused at the trial. This criterion is regarded as not only the omnibus one but also the most important of all criteria for granting bail at the trial court.

Nigeria's Electoral Act, 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's electoral framework, including mandatory digital membership registers, biometric voter accreditation, and restrictions on judicial intervention in party affairs. What constitutional tensions and practical challenges do these innovations present as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections?

Illegal police arrest and detention of a suspect/defendant in Nigeria can be effectively tackled by a broad and extensive enlightenment of citizens by National Human Rights Commission...

The public domain is the silent engine of creativity and knowledge, yet it remains one of the least discussed aspects of copyright and intellectual property law.

Nigerian law enforcement agencies have increasingly declared individuals "wanted" through public notices and social media without obtaining prior judicial authorization. This practice raises fundamental questions about constitutional rights, due process, and the limits of investigative power under Nigeria's legal framework.

On 25th February 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2022 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law, after months of withholding assent.

The use of tinted glasses by motor vehicles in Nigeria has recently sparked public debate and legal battles.

A contract has been defined as a promise or set of promises which the law will enforce.1 A breach of contract is said to occur where a party to the contract refuses...

The company shall be governed by a Board comprising of solid individuals with proven integrity, relevant experience and competencies to effectively deliver its functions.

The right to association, collective bargaining, and industrial action is central to Nigeria's labour law, founded on constitutional guarantees and statutes such as the Trade Unions Act, Trade Disputes Act, and Labour Act...

The concept and use of plea bargain in Nigeria has caused much furore in recent years. This has been because of its use by the EFCC in dealing with cases of corruption by public officials and others holding offices of public trust.

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 separated upstream regulation from midstream and downstream regulation, but how does that separation apply to pipeline infrastructure that sits between production, transportation, processing and export? This analysis examines the statutory basis of pipeline licensing after Executive Order No. 9 of 2026, how jurisdiction is allocated between the NUPRC and the NMDPRA, and what this means for operators, lenders and project sponsors.

In an era marked by digital connectivity, governments must walk a delicate line between the public’s right to know and individuals’ right to privacy.

On 17th March 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, (the "President") signed into law 16...