Unlike marriage, getting divorce (“Decree of Dissolution”) in Nigeria, is no walk in the park. The process can be overwhelming, frustrating and sometimes messy if not properly managed. Courts are very mindful and reluctant to dissolve marriages, as its priority is to ensure that parties are reconciled. Therefore, a Decree of Dissolution of marriage is…
Since the legalization of sports betting in Nigeria, it became a legitimate form of entertainment that the general public embraced and while well-intentioned sportsbooks began to appear in greater numbers as organized and professional businesses, betting scams jumped on board just as swiftly. The online gambling business continues to evolve at an exponential rate…
For many years, cybercrime has been on the Nigerian policy plans. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), the State Security Services (SSS), and the Nigerian Police all play important roles in combating the growing trend of cybercrimes in Nigeria. The Economic and Financial Crimes…
There are a number of criticisms leveled at cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, the most common is the link to criminal activities associated with its use. Unfortunately for law enforcement agencies, cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of decentralization, which means that they are intentionally designed in a way that prevents them from being controlled by a…
Financial technology (Fintech) providers have become an integral part of the financial services sector, creating a wide range of products and services, which have made money management easier and faster. Nigeria hosts over 200 Fintech providers, the most prominent are Flutterwave, Interswitch, Paystack, Paga, Carbon, Remita, VoguePay, OPay Libya, Kuda and Piggyvest. These Fintech providers…
We received a letter from Banwo & Ighodalo, Solicitors to Premier Specialists’ Medical Centre (Premier Hospital) concerning two publications we made in our social media platforms in relation to the outcome of investigation of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigating Panel on the death of Mrs. Adepoju Ugboma, who died on Sunday 25 April, 2021,…
So you are thinking of licensing your content for profit. Great. You have just stumbled on the guide for your next steps. In this article, we will consider what content is, why you need a content license agreement and finally, key clauses in a content license agreement. What is Content: Content is a broad…
The enforcement of judgments, particularly in Nigeria is an important step in any matter brought before a Court for resolution. Where a party has judgment delivered in his favor by the Court, if not enforced, the judgment will be useless to the said party. This article sets out the procedure for enforcement of judgment in…
In Garnishee proceeding, securing the consent of the Attorney General amongst lawyers and litigants for enforcement of monetary judgment in the custody of a public officer has become a mirage which panacea lies in the prerogative order of mandamus. The administration of justice, both criminal and civil, grinds rather too slow in Nigeria. As…
We are pleased to announce that our Associate Partner/Head – Sports, Entertainment and Technology Practice, Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a “Global Leader” and “Recommended Lawyer” in the Sports and Gaming category in the maiden edition of its Legal Sports and Gaming 2021 Market. Who’s Who Legal (WWL) is…
