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On 15th August 2024, the Supreme Court Rules 2024 (the new rules) came into effect after it was approved by the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

The electoral process of a state goes a long way in the determination of governance in the given state. The electoral process is an ideal and integral part of the democratic process, whether in a developed...

To validly institute a civil action, it is the position of the law that there is a time limit within which such action can be brought before a court for proper adjudication.

As the global landscape evolves and international trade flourishes, arbitration has emerged as a preferred mechanism for resolving international commercial disputes, providing parties a neutral forum and a streamlined process.

A satisfactorily concluded dispute resolution mechanism, at least to an award creditor, is the successful enforcement of the decision of the arbitral tribunal.

The year 2025 recorded a number of important arbitration decisions by the Nigerian courts in the area of arbitration. These decisions demonstrate the pro- arbitration posture of the Nigerian courts, particularly the appellate courts.

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

Garnishee proceedings is a type of legal process used in Nigeria to recover debts owed by a debtor.

The administration of criminal justice in Nigeria, can neither be efficient nor effective where the actors in the ecosystem are not guaranteed their protection.

The legal industry in Nigeria has suffered so many ills over the past years. One of the most inimical that continues to attract attention

The special privileges and immunities accorded foreign diplomatic and consular representatives reflect rules developed among the nations of the world regarding the way civilised international...

The SC decided that in line with section 36 1999 Constitution, it is a basic constitutional right to be able to appeal the decision of a trial court or tribunal.

The concept of diplomatic immunity was propelled by the evolution of inter-state economic and political relations, which necessitated the exchange of envoys across sovereign nations.

When a practice (whether right or wrong) becomes repeatedly unquestioned, it invariably becomes standard produce or the norm, such that any slight deviations from same could attract some form of disapproved from due soon ...

Generally, Garnishee proceedings is done in two different stages. The first stage is for the garnishee order nisi, while the second stage is for the garnishee order absolute.

For more than two decades, Nigerian courts have grappled with a fundamental but unsettled question: Which limitation law applies to oil-spill claims in Nigeria?

Tax authorities have a duty to accurately and incorruptibly enforce tax laws. In recent times, it is not uncommon for individuals and corporations to receive "love letters" in the form of demands...

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