Football is built on the principle of finality. Once the referee blows the whistle, the result is meant to be settled. The AFCON 2025 final, however, defied that certainty.

For most of the history of civil procedure, a person who stood wholly outside a dispute, who had done no wrong and owed no duty, could not be drawn into a separate action brought solely to extract information from them. This foundational principle, known as the mere witness rule, protected individuals from being compelled to provide information in disputes to which they were not a party.

In Nigeria, the execution of an aircraft or engine sale agreement will attract stamp duties at an ad valorem rate of 1.5%.

Most modern government is made up of three arms working together - namely the Executive, the Judiciary, and the Legislature.

On 7 February 2025, the Federal High Court, Lagos Division (the Court), in Emeka Nnubia v. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission & MTN...

In September 2025, the National Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)...

Welcome to the Energy and Natural Resources Quarterly newsletter. At the intersection of law, policy, and industry, the energy and natural resources sectors in Nigeria continue to evolve rapidly.

The Nigerian music industry is laced with stories of exploitation and conflict between artists and record labels. It has now become expedient for artistes...

Statement of the Problem Recent decisions have emanated from the courts which are to the effect that the exercise of jurisdiction by the TAT as an administrative tribunal...

The Bill in its explanatory memorandum seeks to provide a legal and institutional framework for the development of start-ups in Nigeria by providing an enabling environment for the establishment...

In a bid to reenergize the Nigerian creative economy and make it more globally competitive in the digital age, on March 17 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Copyright Bill 2022...

Coordinated U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian assets on February 28, 2026, triggered a rapid escalation in the Gulf region, creating one of the most severe recent shocks to global energy security. How will Iran's retaliation and heightened risks around the Strait of Hormuz impact international markets and geopolitical stability?

On 26th February 2021, the National Industrial Court (NIC) per Hon. Justice E. A. Oji,delivered a judgment in Suit No: NICN/LA/411/2020 - Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria...

Class actions have evolved in Nigeria through court rules and judicial decisions. However, the concept is still evolving in Nigerian jurisprudence and is restrictive in nature.

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 19, 2022 ("the Bill") sought to amend Chapter VII, Part IV of the Principal Act (the 1999 Constitution)...

One of the fundamental principles of arbitration is ‘party autonomy' which is the right of the parties to a contract to elect the means of resolution of any dispute thereof.

In this series of questions and answers, we provide an overview of the competition-related aspect of the merger control process in Nigeria.

On 18 June 2026, Nigeria's Minister of Finance issued comprehensive transition guidelines for newly enacted tax legislation. These guidelines establish operational frameworks for implementing four major tax Acts that fundamentally reshape the country's tax administration and revenue collection systems. The transition rules address critical implementation questions for taxpayers, tax authorities, and stakeholders navigating Nigeria's reformed tax landscape.

In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian law, class actions stand as a beacon of hope and collective empowerment.

The rapid expansion of Nigeria's music industry is not only a cultural milestone but also a strategic asset in the country's economy. As global demand for Nigerian music surges...