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Ownership of land comes with the possibility of disputes over such ownership, customary and family claims, and overriding government interests, which can make it uncertain and legally risky.

Nigeria's land tenure system creates significant legal and commercial challenges for large-scale real estate developments, with ownership disputes, customary claims, and government interests generating substantial uncertainty.

An aggrieved party or candidate in an election can challenge the validity of the election. The Electoral Act 2022 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and...

On the 12th of June, 2023, the Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023 was passed into law with the assent of the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

It is an undeniable fact that the Internet has grown to take a very important role in everyone's daily life. The expansion of the use of the Internet can be seen across all countries...

A foreign-owned business desirous of doing business in Nigeria must be registered. This is in accordance with section 78 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020.

The Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2025 was signed into law on March 31st, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, repealing and replacing the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) of 2007...

A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is specifically designed to function as a distinct legal entity to execute a specific project.

Garnishee proceedings are a crucial legal mechanism in Nigeria, enabling judgment creditors to recover debt from judgment debtors by attaching funds in a third-party bank account or other assets held by the debtor.

In the world of marketing, there is an emerging trend that companies are turning to for success.

Nigerian businesses facing commercial disputes have powerful alternatives to lengthy court battles.

Data is regarded as the new oil with deliberate efforts being made by organizations, individuals, and entities to safeguard personal data.

The Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025 introduced sweeping reforms within the Nigerian Tax Regime, one of which is the “power of substitution” as contained in Section 60 of the Act.

Corporate disputes in Nigeria can expose directors and officers to personal liability when the corporate veil is pierced. This comprehensive guide examines the legal grounds for director liability, from shareholder disputes and fiduciary breaches to insolvency and employment issues, while offering practical recommendations for boards to minimize legal exposure.

"Self-help is a primitive remedy capable of causing a breach of the peace…the magnitude of which no one may conjecture…" -Per Nwokedi JSC...

According to Investopedia, the term trademark refers to a recognizable insignia, phrase, word, or symbol that denotes a specific product and legally differentiates it from all other products...

The internet age has elicited many unparalleled issues that do not find resolution in the extant legal order. One of such issue pertains to adapting extant copyright laws to meet the challenges...

When borrowers default on loans in Nigeria's volatile credit market, lenders face a complex web of contractual rights, statutory provisions, and judicial precedents that govern security enforcement.