ArticleJurisdiction Of Nigerian Courts On Statutory Marriages Contracted Outside NigeriaThe main requirement for Courts to have jurisdiction in relation to matrimonial causes proceedings is domicile in Nigeria. NigeriaFamily and MatrimonialFred-Young & Evans
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ArticleRegistration Of Title To Land At Abuja Geographic Information System, NigeriaThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Nigeria's capital is gradually becoming a renowned city in Africa. NigeriaReal Estate and ConstructionFred-Young & Evans
ArticleAn Appraisal Of The Role Of The Consumer Protection Council In Protecting Consumers' Rights In NigeriaAn application for registration is made by supplying the necessary information of the product or service by completing the requisite registration form. NigeriaConsumer ProtectionFred-Young & Evans
ArticleTo What Extent Is Covid-19 Epidemic A Force Majeure Event Under Nigerian Law?Upon the outbreak of Covid-19 in Wuhan, China, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus a world health emergency in January 2020. The virus later spread to over 150 countries. NigeriaCoronavirus (COVID-19)Fred-Young & Evans
ArticleWhy Register Your Trademark In Nigeria?Trademark is any word, phrase, logo or symbol used to distinguish goods and services offered by one undertaking from those offered by another. NigeriaIntellectual PropertyFred-Young & Evans
ArticleA Comparative Analysis Of The English And Nigerian Regime On Registration Of Foreign JudgementAs a former colony of England, the legislation for recognition of foreign judgment in Nigeria is modeled after that of England. NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationFred-Young & Evans
ArticleThe Problems Militating Against The Growth Of Arbitration In NigeriaUnlike commercial litigation where litigants spend many years in court for their dispute to be resolve by a Judge, an arbitration proceeding is fast and flexible. NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationFred-Young & Evans
ArticleAn Evaluation Of The Socio-Economic And Legal Effects Of The Proliferation Of Record Companies In NigeriaThe 21st Century has witnessed a boom in Nigerian music. It is obvious that unlike in the 1980's, when Nigerian music were rarely played in parties, clubs or public functions even within her borders...NigeriaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFred-Young & Evans
ArticleLegal Framework For Foreign Companies To Carry On Business In NigeriaAny company incorporated outside Nigeria may carry on business in Nigeria and exercise the powers of a Nigerian company once it is duly registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission ("Company Registry").NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawFred-Young & Evans
ArticleThe Effect Of Nigeria's Recent Recession On Corporate PracticeWhat impact has the 2016-2017 recession in Nigeria had on the corporate sector? During the period, the high cost of foreign exchange, high cost of energy led to high cost of production and reduced competiveness. NigeriaCorporate/Commercial LawFred-Young & Evans
ArticleExtradition Of Foreign Nationals To Nigeria To Face Criminal ProsecutionExtradition is a process, under relevant treaties, provisions of law or on the basis of reciprocity, where one country request another country to surrender a suspect in its country who is accused of having committed a crime ...NigeriaCriminal LawFred-Young & Evans
ArticleAn Overview Of Local And Foreign Participation Under The Nigerian Oil And Gas Industry Content Development ActThe Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act ("the Act") which established the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board ("the Board") was enacted in 2010. NigeriaEnergy and Natural ResourcesFred-Young & Evans
ArticleI Am Confused. What Does My Right To Life Mean In Nigeria?Section 33 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution provides that persons living in Nigeria, shall have a right to life and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life unless in execution of the sentence of a court of a criminal office ...NigeriaGovernment, Public SectorFred-Young & Evans
ArticleAttorney General Of The Federation Of Nigeria Cannot Be Compelled To Promulgate An Order To Bring Part I Of The Foreign Judgment Reciprocal Enforcement Act, CAP F35, LFN, 2004 Into OperationThe Court of Appeal delivered Judgment on the appeal on 12th May 2022.NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationFred-Young & Evans
ArticleCommercial Litigation And ADR Mechanisms In NigeriaLitigation is the most common form of dispute resolution in Nigeria. Its origin is entrenched in the English common law. NigeriaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationFred-Young & Evans
ArticleEssential Provisions Of A Hangar Agreement In Nigeria's Aviation SectorIn Nigeria, the growth in international trade has increased the necessity for persons and goods to move in and out of Nigeria. NigeriaTransportFred-Young & Evans
ArticleNew Legal Regime On Stamp Duty Charges In Nigeria Under The Finance Act, 2019The Finance Act, 2019 amended some provisions of the Companies Income Tax Act, Petroleum Profit Tax Act, Personal Income Tax Act, Value Added Tax Act, Customs and Excise Tariff etc...NigeriaFinance and BankingFred-Young & Evans
ArticleRequirements For Obtaining Letters Of Administration At The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, NigeriaUpon the death of a person, it is only the authorized next-of-kin or legal representatives of the deceased that can be appointed as administrators to manage the Estate of the deceased and take steps to bind the Estate. NigeriaFamily and MatrimonialFred-Young & Evans
ArticleWhy Construction Liens Should Be Adopted In Nigerian Legal System? A Clarion Call For Urgent ReformConstruction liens are legal claims for money expended or unpaid compensation filed by a contractor or other professional on a building or design. NigeriaReal Estate and ConstructionFred-Young & Evans