We have followed with interest the ongoing impasse between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).

A fuel supplier failed to deliver 2 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil despite receiving ₦705 million upfront payment, leading to litigation that ultimately resulted in a court-enforced settlement. Through strategic mediation and robust legal preparation, the client successfully recovered their funds when the supplier defaulted on the commercial supply agreement.

The Maritime Practice Group of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), a leading maritime law firm in Nigeria with over 45 years of existence and the brain behind the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage)...

Environmental pollution in Nigeria often triggers regulatory responses, but when does it cross into fundamental rights territory? This analysis examines whether severe environmental harm—threatening health, dignity, and survival—can be legally challenged as a constitutional violation, despite the absence of an express environmental right in Nigeria's Constitution.

Imagine inheriting a valued family property, only to return years later and find that someone else has legally claimed it.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has announced an extension of the deadline for filing 2025 Data Protection Compliance Audit Returns. The new deadline is 30 May 2026...

The transformation of Nigeria's Shippers' Council into the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency represents the culmination of nearly five decades of port reform, driven by sustained advocacy and litigation. This article examines how Dr. Olisa Agbakoba's regulatory campaign, executive action, and landmark maritime litigation shaped the creation of an independent economic regulator for Nigerian ports, while exploring the complex jurisdictional relationship between NPERA and the Nigerian Ports Authority.

Maritime debt recovery in Nigeria presents unique challenges as vessels can quickly leave territorial waters, making enforcement difficult. Nigeria's Admiralty Jurisdiction Act and Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules provide specialized legal frameworks for maritime creditors to pursue claims and arrest vessels, but successful recovery requires expert navigation of admiralty jurisdiction, procedural requirements, and strategic timing.

Chat GPT (Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) is a large language model chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched in November 2022.

Aviation is one of the most fascinating industries in the world. It is a means of transportation that connects people, cultures, and businesses across continents. It also facilitates international trade and promotes tourism.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has finally adopted a free float of the naira policy. These directives imply that the government or monetary authority e.g. CBN no longer determines...

The FIFA World Cup tournament is one of the most iconic football competitions in the world, reaching and inspiring fans all across the world. The FIFA World Cup top-tier event that attract...

The National Pension Commission (PENCOM) on Friday 23rd, September 2022 issued guidelines for workers to obtain a mortgage by accessing their retirement savings account (RSA).

The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections have just been concluded. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winner of the Presidential Election.

The Corporate Affairs Commission has issued a final enforcement notice requiring all Nigerian companies to update their business letters with specific corporate and directorial information by August 1, 2026. Companies must ensure their letterheads display their registered name, registration number, full director names, and other statutory details to avoid regulatory sanctions under CAMA 2020.

A formal letter to Nigeria's Secretary to the Government of the Federation argues that the introduction of state police must be accompanied by constitutional reforms that insulate critical institutions from executive interference. Drawing on South Africa's constitutional model, the author proposes that institutions like the police, INEC, and anti-corruption agencies should derive their independence directly from the Constitution, with security of tenure, guaranteed funding, and accountability to legislative

A fuel supplier failed to deliver 2 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil despite receiving ₦705 million upfront payment, leading to litigation that ultimately resulted in a court-enforced settlement.

To plan inheritance in Nigeria, you need to critically think about who you want to leave the inheritance for, what inheritance you want to leave...

Nigeria's 2026 tax reforms introduce transformative changes affecting businesses and individuals, from expanded deductions and VAT exemptions to fundamental rights protections. These comprehensive legal updates reshape corporate governance, contract renegotiation strategies, and compliance requirements across multiple sectors.

The shipping industry is a vital part of any nation's economy, serving as the backbone of global trade and domestic logistics.