The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal system has become a subject of significant interest, sparking extensive conversations regarding its consequences and potential hurdles. In an era defined by revolutionary progress, the influence of AI extends into numerous industries, and the legal field is no different.
It is important to restate the constitutional powers of INEC as the ultimate regulator of the electoral process. The reminder is necessary because INEC appears to have forgotten the powers assigned to it by the Constitution in relation to the political and electoral process. Section 158 (1) of the Constitution provides that INEC in the…
As Nigeria’s military ruler, Olusegun Obasanjo, who retired from the army as Head of State and a four-star General on the last day of September 1979, established what he later described to the New York Times over one decade later as “a farm settlement…., which aimed at the increase of food production.” It was located…
INTRODUCTION For many years the Judiciary in Nigeria has suffered neglect, mostly because it is dependent on the Executive for its funding despite constitutional provisions that guarantee financial autonomy to the Judiciary. This has impacted negatively on the administration of justice and prompted senior lawyers like Olisa Agbakoba SAN and others to approach the courts…
Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya, a regulatory, compliance and professional sport lawyer has called for more investment in sport infrastructures and qualified professionals appointed into sporting positions across Nigeria to help discover hidden talent, while making sport commercially viable. The lawyer stated this, Tuesday, while speaking with journalists at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, during the sport…
The maritime team of Olisa Agbakoba Legal embarked on a maritime tour to kirikiri deep blue project & its environs, Naval dockyard and Tarkwa bay. This tour was a great learning and bonding experience for the team.
On 9th of May 2022, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), the Senior Partner of OAL wrote to Senator Hadi Sirika, Hon. Minister of Aviation on supporting indegenious Airline Operators. His letter to INEC reads: 9th May 2022 Senator Hadi Sirika Hon. Minister of Aviation Federal Ministry of Aviation Federal Secretariat Complex 4th…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to run for the office of President.
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a law firm, Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), on the regulation and licensing of space activities. It followed the enactment of Regulation on Licensing and Supervision of Space Activities, which empowers NASRDA to license all space activities in Nigeria. OAL had…