Traditional dispute-resolution mechanisms in Nigeria have been integral to the justice system for centuries, rooted in pre-colonial customs and social structures.
Understanding the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants under Nigerian tenancy law is crucial for fostering harmonious relationships and preventing disputes.
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.
OAL expertly navigates complex bankruptcy cases, securing favorable outcomes for clients in financial distress through strategic legal counsel.
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 (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…
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…
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.
To navigate the complex landscape of employment law in Nigeria, It is crucial for employees in Nigeria to be aware of their rights and obligations. Carefully reviewing employment contracts to understand the terms and conditions is essential.
Retrospective operation of Statute is an application of the law to actions, which existed prior to the enactment of the said law. That is, such laws change or alter the legal consequences of acts that took place prior to its enactment. A retrospective law impairs an existing right by creating or imposing a new liability…
