The Right to a Safe and Clean Environment with regard to Oil Pollution and Climate Change in Nigeria
Addressing weak enforcement of environmental rights in Nigeria: tackling oil pollution, climate change, and corporate accountability challenges.
Ifeoma excels in handling complex family law cases, including divorce, custody disputes, parental child adoption, and international child custody matters. Her expertise extends to cases involving child abduction to the United States and custody disputes for children residing in the United Kingdom, among others.
Navigating Labour Compliance In Nigeria: What Every HR Pofessional Needs To Know About The New Minimum Wage Amendment Act
Stay compliant with the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act updates for fair labor practices in Nigeria. Essential insights for HR and payroll adjustments.
The Impact of Technology in Dispute Resolution: Virtual Mediation and Online Arbitration in Nigeria
Traditional dispute-resolution mechanisms in Nigeria have been integral to the justice system for centuries, rooted in pre-colonial customs and social structures.
The Rights of Landlords and Tenants
Understanding the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under Nigerian tenancy law is crucial for fostering harmonious relationships and preventing disputes.
Understanding the Concept of Fair Hearing in Nigeria
A fair hearing is rooted in the principle of natural justice, originating from natural law theory. It ensures fair and just treatment by rulers or agents.
Bankruptcy & Debt Recovery: Olisa Agbakoba Legal Secures Victory for Major Nigerian Bank
OAL expertly navigates complex bankruptcy cases, securing favorable outcomes for clients in financial distress through strategic legal counsel.
Olisa Agbakoba Legal Secures Victory for GCM Giant Creative Media Limited and Chinenye Nworah in Landmark Trademark and Copyright Dispute
In a significant legal victory for filmmaker Chinenye Nworah and her production company GCM Giant Creative Media Limited, both the Nigerian Trademark Registry and the Nigerian Copyright Commission have ruled in their favour. This follows a series of legal battles initiated by Ms. Iniobong Edo Ekim (Ini Edo) and Minnie Empire Productions Limited (MEP), who…
Olisa Agbakoba Legal Challenges Constitutionality of Cybercrimes Fund at Federal High Court
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has filed a lawsuit in the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, challenging the constitutionality of the Cybercrimes Fund established under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Amendment Act 2024. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a client, argues that the Act’s provisions violate the Constitution’s stipulations regarding public revenue collection, deposit, and…
Legal Dispute Over SPDC’s $2.8 Billion Onshore Asset Sale to Renaissance Group
The Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited (SPDC) announced on January 16, 2024, its plans to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary to the Renaissance Group, a consortium of five companies. However, this decision led to a legal dispute as one of SPDC’s creditors is seeking to halt the sale until outstanding financial obligations are met as…
From Tik Tok to Trial: Decoding Defamation And Cyberstalking in the Social Media Era
With the increased access to social media and the internet as a whole, has come a new set of offences like cyberstalking, identity theft, cyberbullying, hacking etc. One of the legal challenges is distinguishing between defamation and cyberstalking, two distinct offences often confused by the public.