On 25th August 2011, the respondent, a legal practitioner, through his law firm of Abang Ogar & Co., entered into a Consultancy Service Agreement...

The Senate, yesterday, passed a bill to enact the Arbitration and Mediation Act to provide for a unified legal framework for the settlement of commercial disputes.

Under the Act, settlors who are typically petroleum operators, are required to establish and fund these trusts for the benefit of host communities.

Falcon Corporation Limited has recorded a successful outcome in opposition proceedings before the Nigerian Trade Marks Tribunal concerning the mark FALCON & Device in Class 4.

The year 2024 has been a transformative period in the Nigerian legal landscape – defined by significant judicial pronouncements and pivotal legislative reforms.

The Attorney General of the Federation ("AGF") filed a suit against the Attorneys General of Abia State & 35 Ors. earlier this year, 2024, aimed at engendering the autonomy of Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas ("LGAs").

It is no longer news that determination of disputes especially commercial disputes before Nigerian courts is not time efficient. The courts are usually congested and cases are subjected...

The Senate, yesterday, passed a bill to enact the Arbitration and Mediation Act to provide for a unified legal framework for the settlement of commercial disputes.

Arbitration has long been recognized as the preferred dispute resolution mechanism in international commerce. Parties from different legal systems often turn to it because it promises what domestic courts frequently cannot...

In the heart of Nigeria's criminal justice system lies a troubling paradox that continues to undermine the integrity of police investigations...

A fuel supplier failed to deliver 2 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil despite receiving ₦705 million upfront payment, leading to litigation that ultimately resulted in a court-enforced settlement.

The term “revenue of the Federal Republic of Nigeria” (in précis, “revenue of the Federation”) encompasses all sums standing to the credit of all the federating units of the federation and liable to be paid into the Federation Account.

In a high-tension dispute, emotions often act as a fog, obscuring the path to a rational solution and threatening to burn down long-standing relationships.

Founder disputes are one of the most common reasons promising businesses fail.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria's Federal Government challenging petroleum import licences issued by the regulatory authority, claiming they violate court orders and undermine domestic refining capacity. With the refinery supplying over 81% of national fuel demand in early 2026, this legal battle raises critical questions about Nigeria's path to energy independence and the balance between supporting local production and maintaining competitive fuel markets. The outcome cou

It is increasingly common to hear stories about a spouse relocating abroad with the children of the marriage without seeking the other parent's consent.

The Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, on 10 June 2021 approved the Tax Appeal Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2021, pursuant to her powers under Section 61 ...

Assets, in their various forms, are not just sources of investments in developing and developed countries but also vulnerable to the influence of state policies. These assets, often the result of significant investments.

On 10th June 2021, the Minister of Finance, issued the Tax Appeal Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2021 ("2021 TAT Rules") and revoked the Tax Appeal Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2010.

Imagine inheriting a valued family property, only to return years later and find that someone else has legally claimed it.