In modern times, litigation which has hitherto been the principal method of resolving commercial disputes is now being complemented by other methods of dispute resolution.

As a medical negligence legal specialist, I must express grave concern about the recurring incidents of absolutely preventable deaths resulting from medical negligence by health practitioners...

Nigeria's Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund has finally been activated after two decades, offering approximately US$700 million to indigenous ship owners. However, accessing these funds requires navigating a complex legal framework involving corporate ownership verification, operational competence assessments, financial viability studies, and strict regulatory compliance that extends far beyond simple vessel acquisition plans.

A bill titled "A Bill for an Act to substitute the annexure to Decree 24 of 1999 with a new governance model for the Federal Republic of Nigeria" has been circulating online for some time.

Nigeria's oil-producing communities face decades of environmental pollution from oil spills, gas flaring, and contaminated waterways. As these environmental harms increasingly affect health, livelihoods, and living conditions, Nigerian courts are grappling with a fundamental question: can severe environmental degradation constitute a violation of constitutional human rights, and how should the law balance environmental protection with enforceable fundamental rights?

For business owners and professionals in Nigeria, divorce can disrupt boardrooms, hinder decision-making, and drain finances through prolonged court battles. What if there was a way to navigate separation that prioritizes structure over blame, protects your reputation and assets...

Nigeria's real estate market is undergoing a dramatic transformation in 2026, with new laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements reshaping how property deals are structured and executed. From the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 to mandatory LASRERA registration, understanding these changes is critical for investors, developers, and first-time buyers looking to navigate this evolving landscape successfully.

On February 14, 2023, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2023 (the "BFA"). Section 14 of the BFA amended sections 275...

In Nigeria's dynamic corporate landscape, professional negligence remains a critical issue that undermines trust, operational efficiency, and public welfare.

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) recently completed a comprehensive Law and Development consultancy for the Federal Government of Nigeria. The project focused on Financial Services, Maritime, Aviation...

Nigeria has huge opportunities in the transportation sector to generate revenue, create jobs, and facilitate movement for business and leisure.

World Space Week is a week dedicated to celebrating the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. It is observed annually from the 4th to the 10th of October.

Every business, private limited company, and trustee organisation in Nigeria is required to file annual returns on a yearly basis. To do so, they must complete the prescribed form, submit...

The Federal Government recently raised alarm over the use of "deepfake news to target the Nigeria government and its officials. According to the report, fake news has gotten worse by ...

The main objective the Space Law and Arbitration Association (SLAA) seeks to achieve is to help the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA)...

The Student Loan Bill was sponsored by the former speaker of the 9th House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila. Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the student...

On 9th of May 2022, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, the Senior Partner of OAL wrote to Senator Hadi Sirika, Hon. Minister of Aviation on supporting indegenious Airline Operators.

As the Nigerian bench and bar prepare for new leadership with the retirement of Justice Ariwoola as Chief Justice of Nigeria and the scheduled inauguration of Mazi Afam Osigwe...

The disruption in technology has given rise to the adoption of new and improved technologies, creating a widely accepted medium of exchange and investment all over the world.

The practice of law has evolved into a profession no longer confined by borders. In today's globalised legal economy, lawyers operate within an interconnected system shaped by cross-border trade, international...