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…
