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A key component of arbitration's efficacy is the enforceability of arbitral awards, which makes it a popular means of settling international commercial disputes.

Garnishee Proceedings is one of the age-long methods of enforcing monetary judgments in Nigeria. It typically involves a judgment creditor applying to the court to attach the monies...

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

With the adoption of e-payment channels as a preferred means for commercial transactions in Nigeria, there has been an increase in incidences of e-payment frauds.

The Land Use Act of 1978 revolutionized Nigeria's land ownership system by centralizing control and vesting title to all land in the governor of each state, who holds it in trust for the people.

When Hon. Justice Inumidun Akande (Rtd), an erstwhile Chief Judge of Lagos State, unveiled the High Court of Lagos State (Civil procedure) Rules in 2012...

A fair hearing is traceable to the principle of natural Justice. Natural justice originates from the principle of natural law theory.

One of the longest -standing principles of the Nigerian legal system is the sanctity of court orders . It is a well-established rule that every person against...

The age-old legal maxim: interesse rei publicae ut sit finis litium, meaning “it is in the public interest that there be an end to litigation,” does not always reflect the post-judgment reality in Nigeria.

Conducting a full trial is cost intensive and time demanding particularly in cases where the Claimant has a good case and the Defendant has no reasonable defence to the claims.

The essence of agreements generally and commercial relations specifically is the faith, trust and understanding that the parties will carry out their agreed obligations.

The offences of Criminal Breach of Trust and Cheating respectively captured under Sections 311 and 321 of the Penal Code are offences that have often suffered misapplication due to the numerous efforts by prosecutors to paint civil cases ...

Arbitration has become a preferred method of resolving disputes in Nigeria because it is generally faster, more confidential, and more flexible than court proceedings.

The law of evidence is the life wire of courtroom advocacy. While less emphasis is laid on the evidential law in proceedings such as arbitration and various quasi-judicial proceedings...

Generally, the benefits of an appellate review system in law can never be overestimated. Whether in formal legal settings or in the most remote forms of family or customary methods of dispute resolution, the importance of appeals remains high in ensuring the enthronement of fairness and equity in the adjudicatory system as well as upholding the integrity and confidence in such system.

The Board can exercise its powers under section 53 of ECA to appoint consortium of auditors, accountants and legal practitioners to examine the books and accounts of any employer

This piece seeks to discuss the applicability of the revision of the limits of liability under the Montreal Convention 1999 to civil aviation claims in Nigeria, the consequences of the revision of the limits of liability ...