The Strait of Hormuz Crisis amid the US–Israel–Iran War: Legal Implications in International Maritime Law

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis amid the US–Israel–Iran War: Legal Implications in International Maritime Law

The ongoing US–Iran war dynamics, alongside broader Middle East tensions, including Israel–Iran hostilities, have intensified global concern over a potential..
Winning Beyond the Field: Why Intellectual Property Is the MVP of Modern Sports

Winning Beyond the Field: Why Intellectual Property Is the MVP of Modern Sports

In the modern sporting arena, competition is no longer confined to the 90 minutes on a pitch or the seconds..
Maritime reports on regulatory developments

Maritime reports on regulatory developments

The Nigeria Maritime Space has witnessed tremendous growth over the last year. The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, i.e...

Handling Corporate Insolvency and Recovering Debts in the Banking Sector

Handling Corporate Insolvency and Recovering Debts in the Banking Sector In the high-stakes world of corporate finance, the line between..

Standardizing Survey Contracts for International Maritime Operations: The Case for Uniform Cross-Border Frameworks

Standardising Survey Contracts for International Maritime Operations: The Case for Uniform Cross-Border Frameworks Water, an indispensable resource for sustenance and..

Corporate Greenwashing in the ESG Era: When Sustainability Statements Become Legal Risk

Corporate Greenwashing in the ESG Era: When Sustainability Statements Become Legal Risk 1.0.            Introduction For..

Debt recovery for banks: lessons from nigerian litigation and enforcement trends

DEBT RECOVERY FOR BANKS: LESSONS FROM NIGERIAN LITIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT TRENDS Loans are central to modern business and banking practice,..

Legal analysis of caf’s retroactive forfeiture of the 2025 afcon final

LEGAL ANALYSIS OF CAF’s RETROACTIVE FORFEITURE OF THE 2025 AFCON FINAL INTRODUCTION The AFCON 2025 tournament might have come to..

From the Court Registry Queue to Your Screen: How Oaths and Affidavits in Nigeria Are Entering the Digital Age

From the Court Registry Queue to Your Screen: How Oaths and Affidavits in Nigeria Are Entering the Digital Age If..

Managing payment risks in nigerian oil and gas transactions: legal strategies for upstream operators and contractors

1.0.      INTRODUCTION Payment risk remains one of the most persistent commercial pressures in the oil and gas sector, where upstream..

Maritime pollution liability: what ship owners must know

INTRODUCTION Whenever there is maritime pollution, public attention focuses on environmental damage. For shipowners, however, the immediate concern is legal..
Fuel price in nigeria

The crude is ours. So why are Nigerians paying N1,300 for a litre of petrol?

INTRODUCTION Nigeria’s current petrol price crisis is a glaring paradox. As Africa’s largest crude oil producer, with daily output approaching..
2027 election in nigeria

THE ELECTORAL ACT 2026: PROGRESS, GAPS, AND THE LEGAL LANDSCAPE FOR 2027

THE ELECTORAL ACT 2026: PROGRESS, GAPS, AND THE LEGAL LANDSCAPE FOR 2027 INTRODUCTION On 18 February 2026, President Bola Ahmed..

MUSIC LICENSING IN FILMS: AVOIDING COPYRIGHT LIABILITY IN SOUNDTRACKS AND BACKGROUND SCORES

MUSIC LICENSING IN FILMS: AVOIDING COPYRIGHT LIABILITY IN SOUNDTRACKS AND BACKGROUND SCORES Music is central to storytelling in film, it..

Enforcing Arbitration Awards for Oil & Gas Disputes: A Practical Guide

Enforcing Arbitration Awards for Oil & Gas Disputes: A Practical Guide Oil and gas transactions are complex, capital-intensive, and often..
Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Default in Nigeria: A Recovery Framework for Primary Lending Institutions

Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Default in Nigeria: A Recovery Framework for Primary Lending Institutions 

The activation of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) in 2026 has been welcomed as a major step toward strengthening..
Who Owns the 2026 FIFA World Cup Songs?

Who Owns the 2026 FIFA World Cup Songs?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack is already generating global attention, with artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema..
Why Natural Resources Alone Cannot Make Nigeria Prosper - Samuel - Ramat

Why Natural Resources Alone Cannot Make Nigeria Prosper

A nation’s wealth is not defined by what lies beneath its soil, but by what its leaders choose to do..

Contract Law in Nigeria: When is an Agreement Legally Binding

A football bet involving a Mercedes-Benz has sparked widespread debate online. The bet was reportedly made between Nigerian content creator..
₦20 Trillion Is Missing From Nigeria's Federation Account

₦20 Trillion Is Missing From Nigeria’s Federation Account

I want to ask Nigerians one simple question, and I want us to actually answer it together: WHERE DOES OUR..
Who Owns Intellectual Property Created by Employees in Nigeria?

Who Owns Intellectual Property Created by Employees in Nigeria?

Intellectual property disputes between employers and employees are rapidly increasing across Nigeria’s technology industry. From software and mobile apps to..
Real estate in nigeria

Real Estate Due Diligence: What Every Buyer Must Know

Do Not Pay That Agent Yet: Read This First In Nigeria, falling in love with a property is easy. But..
Benefit of nigeria tax reform

10 Key Benefits of the Nigerian Tax Reform for MSMEs and Individuals

10 Key Benefits of the Nigerian Tax Reform for MSMEs and Individuals Nigeria’s tax system is no longer what it..
Nigerian lawyers day

Nigerian Lawyers in a Globalised Legal Economy: An International Lawyers’ Day Reflection

Nigerian Lawyers in a Globalised Legal Economy: An International Lawyers’ Day Reflection The practice of law has evolved into a..

Best Lawyers in Lagos, Nigeria: What Makes Them Top of the Game

Best Lawyers in Lagos, Nigeria: What Makes Them Top of the Game Whether you’re an individual facing a legal battle..

Why Nigerian Businesses Need Arbitration Agreements (2026)

Avoid Costly Litigation: Why Every Nigerian Business Needs an Arbitration Agreement (2026 Guide) If you run a business in Nigeria,..
2026 new tax law

2026 Nigeria Tax Law: The Offences That Could Land You in Jail or Shut Down Your Business

2026 Tax Law: The Offences That Could Land You in Jail or Shut Down Your Business Mama Ronke, the owner..
Nigerian Bank debt

Stopping the Debt Domino: Recovery Strategies for Nigerian Banks (2026)

When Debt Becomes a Domino Effect: Why Nigerian Banks Lose Billions and How Strategic Recovery Can Stop the Fall Every..

No-Fault Divorce Strategy for Nigerian Professionals, Protect Your Business & Reputation

NO-FAULT DIVORCE STRATEGY OVER COURT BATTLES For many couples in Nigeria, divorce often begins when couples stop communicating. It can..
new tax law 2026

Renegotiating Contracts After Loss of Tax-Exempt Status

How Should Contracts Signed Under Old Tax-Exempt Status Be Renegotiated?  “How should a company adjust a contract originally signed under..
Olisa Agbakoba @ 70: A Celebrated Legacy in Law and Leadership

Olisa Agbakoba @ 70: A Celebrated Legacy in Law and Leadership

Olisa Agbakoba, the esteemed Founder and Senior Partner of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), who is also one of Nigeria's most…
OAL partnership with Pulse Sports Nigeria

OAL Announces Partnership with Pulse Sports Nigeria for the OAL Sports Summits 2023

The OAL Sports, Entertainment & Technology Group is excited to Introduce Pulse Sports Nigeria as Media Partner for OAL Sports..
OAL Advised the Federal Ministry of Justice on the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2023.

OAL Advised The Federal Ministry Of Justice On The National Policy On Arbitration And Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2023

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is delighted to have advised the Federal Ministry of Justice on the National Policy on Arbitration..
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) Partnership Announcement with Founders Institute (FI) Lagos.

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) announces its partnership with Founder Institute, Lagos.

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) is thrilled to announce its partnership with Founder Institute Lagos, a global startup accelerator and entrepreneurial..
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) Compendium of Space Treaties, Policies, Law and Regulations in Nigeria

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) Launches Compendium of Space Treaties, Policies, Law and Regulations in Nigeria

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has taken a significant step towards advancing the space sector and knowledge in Nigeria with the..
Speed Of Justice: The Solution To Deciding The Presidential Election Petition As Soon As Possible And Before May 29,2023

Speed Of Justice: The Solution To Deciding The Nigeria Presidential Election Petition As Soon As Possible And Before May 29,2023

The tension around the call for an interim government is that the presidential election petition may not conclude before the..
Notice Of Extension Of Filing Data Audit Report

Notice Of Extension Of Filing Data Audit Report

Attention all organizations processing personal data in Nigeria! The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has extended the deadline for filing..
No Constitutional Provision For An Interim Government

No Constitutional Provision For An Interim Government

It is shocking to learn from the Department of State Security that secret plans are underway to undermine Nigeria’s democratic..
Issues That May Emanate From The 2023 Election Petitions Process in Nigeria

Issues That May Emanate From The 2023 Election Petitions Process in Nigeria

The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections have just been concluded. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the..
Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN writes INEC, demands ‘correct’ interpretation of electoral laws

Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN writes INEC, demands ‘correct’ interpretation of electoral laws

Dr Agbakoba said he worried there can be multiple interpretations of section 134 of the 1999 Constitution, which prescribed the..
2023: Nigeria disunited, says SAN

2023: Nigeria disunited, says SAN

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN, has said Nigeria has never..

Nigeria Operating Illegitimate Constitution, Says Agbakoba

A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has labelled the country’s constitution as illegitimate..

2023: Nigeria Needs Competent Leader To Address Its Challenges – Agbakoba

A human rights activist and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Olisa Agbakoba, has said that Nigeria..
Be Specific On How To Tackle Nigeria’s Challenges, Agbakoba Tells Presidential Candidates

Be Specific On How To Tackle Nigeria’s Challenges, Agbakoba Tells Presidential Candidates

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has charged presidential candidates of all the political..
2023: Agbakoba lists challenges for next president, proffers solutions

2023: Agbakoba lists challenges for next president, proffers solutions

FORMER President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has identified insecurity, poverty, unemployment, ailing economy, disunity, restructuring..

Olisa Agbakoba (SAN): A Legal Legend in the Making

Had Olisa Agbakoba’s father not plotted with a late Nigerian Army general to trick him into studying Law at the..
World Space Week 2022 in Nigeria

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) Statement on World Space Week 2022

World Space Week is a week dedicated to celebrating the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of..

Senators, others for webinar on space law, policy

The Space Law Practice Group of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL), a part of the OAL Public Sector Practice Group, will..

OAL names new partner, admits associate partners and senior associates

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) has elevated Beverley Agbakoba – Onyejianya as a partner, Collins Okeke and Chinedu Nneke as Associate..
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN

Tribute to Dr Olisa Agbakoba SAN at 70 by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu

The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal system has become a subject of significant interest, sparking extensive conversations…
2023: Nigeria disunited, says SAN

2023: INEC must be a strong impartial regulator – Dr. Olisa Agbakoba

It is important to restate the constitutional powers of INEC as the ultimate regulator of the electoral process. The reminder..
Space Law in Nigeria

Current Space Development in Nigeria

CURRENT SPACE DEVELOPMENTS IN NIGERIA Space exploration used to be a luxurious means of technological and technical might for the..
2023: Nigeria disunited, says SAN

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba writes INEC on the Electoral Act (Amendment Bill) 2021

On 4th of January 2022, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), the Senior Partner of OAL wrote to Independent National Electoral Commission..

Dr. Olisa Agbakoba to Arrest Foreign Ships Flouting Nigeria’s Cabotage law

As published by the Ships and Ports Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL) said it has concluded arrangements to start arresting..

Retraction of Publication Against Premier Specialists’ Medical Centre

We received a letter from Banwo & Ighodalo, Solicitors to Premier Specialists’ Medical Centre (Premier Hospital) concerning two publications we..
An Oil Rig is a Vessel Under the Cabotage Act

Landmark Judgement: An Oil Rig is a Vessel Under the Cabotage Act, 2003

In a landmark judgment delivered on Friday, June 14, 2019, by Honourable Justice Babs Keuwumi of the Federal High Court..
buhari petroleum

Federal High Court Holds that Buhari Cannot be President and Minister of Petroleum

The Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday, 16th November, 2018 delivered Judgment in a suit filed by Dr...

Strengthen Institutions That Support Democracy – Agbakoba Writes National Assembly

Nigeria’s democracy is fragile. Recent happenings in the country make it imperative for the National Assembly to strengthen national institutions..

How Buhari can Save Nigeria out of Depression by 2017 Q1- Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN

Following yesterday’s announcement by the Governor of Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on a new Foreign Exchange policy, the former..

How to Overcome Forex Debacle – Olisa Agbakoba SAN

Respected lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) has outlined what he believes to..
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