Understanding Garnishee Proceedings in Nigeria
To understand Garnishee Proceedings in Nigeria, you need to bear in mind that there must be a judgment of a “Court of competent jurisdiction” which enables a successful judgment creditor…
To understand Garnishee Proceedings in Nigeria, you need to bear in mind that there must be a judgment of a “Court of competent jurisdiction” which enables a successful judgment creditor…
When someone is requested to write a will in Nigeria, there is always a misperception. In reality, the issue of writing a will in Nigeria does not indicate that death…
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, and how you want to…
The Anti-Torture Act 2017 was passed by the 8th National Assembly and signed into law by President Mohammadu Buhari on 29th December 2017. Prior to the coming into effect of…
Whistleblowing is a very effective but still under utilised as a corporate governance tool in Nigeria. Whistleblowing serves many purposes, the most commonplace being that it allows the general public…
In Nigeria, where at least six out of ten persons own a business or a product, the importance of registering a trademark cannot be overstated. A trademark is simply a…
Despite efforts by the Nigerian government to address the issues of people dying from gunshot wounds by signing into law the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act…
Setting up a trust fund is one of many options for transferring money, property, and other assets to family members or charity causes. It’s difficult to know whether or not to…
Why Do I Need to Know How to Seek Redress for Human Rights Violations in Nigeria?
Nigeria has witnessed an increase in Human Rights violations such as unlawful and arbitrary killings, forced disappearances and torture by both Government and Non -State actors.
There has also been a sharp increase in cases of arbitrary detentions in life threatening conditions particularly in government detention facilities; harsh and life threatening prison conditions including civilian detentions in military facilities, often based on flimsy or no evidence; infringement of citizens’ rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, freedom of association, particularly for the teeming youth who are displeased with the high rate of corruption, improper governance and lack of employment opportunities.
The Pension Reform Act (“the PRA” or “the Act”) was first enacted in 2004 and reenacted in 2014. Among many other provisions, the PRA makes Group Life Insurance compulsory for…