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One of the most compelling things about a Greek tragedy is its inevitability. Each character acts as they must.

The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections have just been concluded. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winner of the Presidential Election.

A formal letter to Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation argues that the introduction of state police must be accompanied by constitutional reforms that insulate critical institutions from executive interference. Drawing on South Africa's constitutional model, the author proposes that institutions like the police, INEC, and anti-corruption agencies should derive their independence directly from the Constitution, with security of tenure, guaranteed funding, and accountability to legislative

The possible outcome of the presidential election and the possibility of any candidate being declared the winner in consideration of Section 134(2) of the Constitution has sparked...

The Western Nigeria Security Network code named Operation Amotekun has been described as a regional "security formation" or "outfit" set up to complement the efforts of the police in the area...

Easter is over, harmattan sunshine is unrelenting in Accra and springtime is looming (sort of) in London. The new season comes with its share of challenges but all is not lost. There have definitely been bright spots as this month's editorial will attest. Happy reading.

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

On 14 January 2019, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory held that LGCs in the FCT cannot impose unconstitutional taxes and levies on companies, in the case between AEDC v. KAC.

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.

Inadequate power supply has remained a major factor affecting the growth of the Nigerian economy, as constant power supply is required by many indigenous companies...

Environmental pollution in Nigeria often triggers regulatory responses, but when does it cross into fundamental rights territory? This analysis examines whether severe environmental harm—threatening health, dignity, and survival—can be legally challenged as a constitutional violation, despite the absence of an express environmental right in Nigeria's Constitution.

Nigeria's National Assembly has begun the constitutional amendment process, and as usual, all sorts of areas in the constitution have been proposed for amendment.

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 ...

Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of the House of Representatives; Yusuf Lasun, Deputy Speaker; Abdulmumini Jibrin, MP (All belong to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Save the date: July 3rd 2019

The Federal Government of Nigeria ("FGN") has, via a Circular dated 7 February 2019 ("the Circular"), revised the excise rate on products classified under tariff heading (TH) 22.06.

The late distinguished American historian, Barbara Tuchman, noted that failed leadership is of four kinds, often in combination; Tyranny or Oppression, Excessive Ambition...