The construction and infrastructure industry is a cornerstone of economic development in Nigeria, driving growth, creating jobs, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens.

Globalisation has not merely transformed the world into a global village for social interaction; it has fundamentally reconfigured the architecture of international commerce.

SPDC had lawfully terminated a contract with a contractor who had significantly misrepresented their technical expertise and capability to fulfill the agreement.

Aviation disputes in Nigeria present unique challenges as aircraft can leave the jurisdiction within hours, potentially evading judgment and frustrating creditors. This examination of Nigeria's legal framework for aviation claims analyzes constitutional provisions, statutes, case law, and international conventions to clarify jurisdictional rules, aircraft detention procedures, and the distinction between genuine aviation claims and standard commercial disputes.

On 4 September 2020, the High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division (Commercial Court) issued a decision in The Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Process & Industrial Developments Ltd. [2020]...

When a company enters receivership, control typically shifts to the receiver—but what happens when the very basis of that control is challenged?

The integrity and transparency of any democratic system hinge on the constitutional framework 1 governing its electoral process. Over the past two decades of Nigeria's Fourth Republic, the 1999

A Nigerian Federal High Court has ruled on a high-stakes copyright dispute over the globally acclaimed gospel song "Way Maker," examining whether a music producer's technical contributions to a recording constitute co-authorship. The judgment clarifies the critical distinction between creative authorship and production services in determining copyright ownership. This decision carries significant implications for how the music industry documents and allocates rights between artists and technical contributor

Jurisdiction is seen as the power of the court to determine the rights and obligations of parties involved in a dispute.

After years of litigation and substantial legal expense, a successful litigant obtains a favorable court judgment in Nigeria, only to face a harsh reality: the judgment debtor refuses to comply voluntarily, rendering both themselves and their assets inaccessible. What happens when court orders become mere pieces of paper, and how can successful litigants navigate the protracted and cumbersome enforcement proceedings that follow?

Just recently, a plaintiff filed a constitutional challenge against key provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), a crucial piece of banking legislation in Nigeria.

No sports person wishes to only play for one club or play in only one league. Most sports professionals and in this case, footballers want to make a change in the clubs and leagues they play in.

Nigeria's port sector enters a transformative phase with the enactment of the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Act, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for economic regulation and oversight. The legislation grants the Nigerian Shippers' Council expanded statutory powers over tariffs, licensing, competition matters, and commercial dispute resolution. Critical questions remain about implementation and how the new regulatory structure will coordinate with existing maritime agencies to avoid ju

The Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) announced on January 16, 2024, its plans to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary to the Renaissance Group, a consortium of five companies.

The SON has announced the voluntary withdrawal of Bureau Veritas services from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP) Scheme as an Independent Accredited Firm. The SON has advised all stakeholders and importers that all product certificate issued by the Bureau Veritas prior to its withdrawal of services shall remain valid until its expiry date.

In the United Kingdom (UK), the Arbitration Act 2025 (the UK Act), which received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025 and came into force on 1 August 2025, introduced refined amendments to the Arbitration Act 1996 (the 1996 Act).

Templars advised and recently, obtained an arbitral award on behalf of the Heineken subsidiary, Nigeria Breweries Plc (NB)...

No society or its commerce can thrive without a working judicial system. This, amongst other factors, has necessitated a consistent call for reforms in the justice delivery sector. This has been further reinforced...

The dissolution of marriage often presents not only emotional and psychological challenges but also significant legal and financial complexities.

A claimant secured a Mareva injunction against Fidelity Bank through material non-disclosure, attempting to enforce an arbitral award from proceedings the bank never participated in.