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Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity that ensures diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuits, prosecution, or execution of judgment...

One noticeable feature that permeates through Nigerian advocacy system is the practice of rigid adherence to procedural technicalities and emphasis on forms, otherwise known as ‘litigating the margins'.

The Supreme Court's decision in Maryam Sanda v C.O.P has sparked renewed debate over a critical constitutional question: can the executive exercise its prerogative of mercy while a convict's appeal remains pending before the courts? This ancient power, preserved in Nigeria's Constitution as a humane corrective to the criminal justice system, now stands at the intersection of executive authority and judicial process. The case raises fundamental questions about the separation of powers and the proper timing o

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has clarified the application of the doctrine of fortissime contra preferentes in land revocation cases, holding that technical imperfections in revocation notices will not invalidate legitimate governmental action undertaken in good faith for genuine public purposes.

With the advancement of various technologies and the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for daily activities and economic interactions, cybercrimes have significantly intensified...

On 13 February 2026, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, pursuant to sections 3(1), (4), and (5) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (the "PIA") and section 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, issued the Presidential Executive Order to Safeguard Federation Oil and Gas Revenues and Provide Regulatory Clarity 2026 (the "Order").

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

Fundamental rights are rights derived from natural law, which are universal and inalienable.

Nigeria has undertaken sweeping immigration reforms over the past year, introducing digital systems for visa processing and work permits while strengthening border controls. These modernisation efforts aim to balance national security imperatives with administrative efficiency, but their success hinges on technological infrastructure and inter-agency coordination.

Prior to 2005, the Nigerian power sector was largely government-owned. With the enactment of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act in 2005, this monopoly was unbundled and the sector was reformed with the privatisation ...

The Arbitration Law of any nation is the established legal framework for resolving disputes outside the traditional court systems by providing parties to a dispute, with a fair and impartial alternative to litigation.

Nigeria's Constitution does not expressly guarantee a standalone right to a clean environment in its fundamental rights chapter, yet severe environmental pollution can engage protected rights to life and dignity. This analysis examines how Nigerian courts have navigated the intersection between environmental degradation and constitutional human rights, exploring landmark cases and pending legislative reforms that may reshape environmental justice.

The Supreme Court's decision in 11 PLC v. Milan Industries Ltd raises critical questions about the constitutional validity of statutory ouster clauses that restrict judicial remedies. While upholding AMCON's powers to enforce mortgage securities and sell collateralized assets, the court controversially held that Section 34(6) of the AMCON Act validly ousts courts' jurisdiction to grant restorative reliefs, limiting aggrieved parties to monetary compensation only. This interpretation conflicts with constitut

Election matters are very sensitive as they are of paramount significance to all parties concerned: the electorates in particular, who are directly involved; as well as the generality of the Nigerian populace.

In exercise of his constitutional power pursuant to section 259 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, the Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory...

The foundation of democracy in any country is seen in the observance of the rule of law.

Value Added tax (VAT), sales tax, and hotel occupancy and restaurant consumption tax are forms of consumption taxes whose economic burden rests on the final consumer.