Compensation/Remedies for Flight Delays and Cancellations in Nigeria
It is commonplace to witness the rage of disgruntled customers at any local Nigerian airport expressing their disappointment for the cancellation or delays in their flight to their respective destinations. This unilateral act on the part of airlines, however justifiable in the circumstances comes with significant and sometimes dire levels of inconvenience to customers whose […]
An Appraisal of Defence of Sovereign Immunity in the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
As the global landscape evolves and international trade flourishes, arbitration has emerged as a preferred mechanism for resolving international commercial disputes, providing parties a neutral forum and a streamlined process. Some international economic activities engage active participation of sovereign States in partnership with private investors. In some economic arrangements, sovereign states offer consent to arbitration […]
The Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023 – the Dawn of a New Era for Arbitration and Mediation Practices in Nigeria.
The Arbitration Law of any nation is the established legal framework for resolving disputes outside the traditional court systems by providing parties to a dispute, with a fair and impartial alternative to litigation. As a piece of legislation, it may seek to foster efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and confidentiality in resolving conflicts by allowing parties to choose […]
The Time Frame Within Which Names of Ministers and Commissioners Nominated for Appointment are to be Submitted for Confirmation – What the Law Says
On Friday, 17th March 2023, news made the rounds that the immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari signed 16 Constitutional amendment Bills into law. One of these amendment Bills is the Fifth Alteration (No.23) which altered the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) (“the 1999 Constitution”) […]
Procedure for Dissolution of Marriage Under Customary Law
The process for dissolution of a marriage in Nigeria depends on whether the couple entered into a statutory marriage or a traditional marriage. Customary marriages are dissolved in line with the customs and traditions of the locality where the marriage was contracted, while statutory marriages are dissolved in accordance with the applicable laws governing marriage […]
Overview of the Power of Attorney
A person may be unable to act personally in relation to a transaction involving his or her property or business, due to poor health, being unavailable, or lacking experience in the relevant sector. In such a circumstance, he may engage an attorney to act in his stead in relation to those transactions. Power of attorney […]
Does 1999 Constitution Require a Presidential Candidate to Secure 25 Percent of the Votes Cast in FCT, Abuja?
Nigerians have been seeking to elect the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, members of the House of Representatives and Senate since Saturday, 25th February 2023. The most intriguing so far is the election to the office of the President. The Constitution of the Federal Republic […]
An Examination of When a Suit/Action is Statute-Barred: Review of the Supreme Court Decision in Karshi & Ors V Gwagwa (2022) Lpelr- 57544(Sc)
To validly institute a civil action, it is the position of the law that there is a time limit within which such action can be brought before a court for proper adjudication. The law that decides the time limit is the Statute of Limitation (hereinafter “Limitation Law”). The applicable limitation law stipulates that an action […]
Nigeria Cash Withdrawal Limit: Legality of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Cbn) Circular with Ref. Nos.: Bsd/Dir/Pub/Lab/015/069 And Bsd/Dir/Pub/Lab/015/073
Following the redesigning of the currency (Naira i.e. 200, 500 & 1000) of Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a memo dated 6th December 2022 and referenced BSD/DIR/PUB/LAB/015/069 to all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and other financial institutions in furtherance to its cashless policy. It mandated that effective from 9th January 2023, there […]
Efficacy Of Court Orders Directing The Conduct Of Fresh Primaries Outside The 180 Days Threshold For General Elections: A Review Of The Electoral Act, 2022
The guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) include timelines for primary elections, campaigns, substitution of candidates, general elections e.t.c. Section 29 (1) of the Electoral Act (“the Act”) states that: “(1) Every political party shall, not later than 180 days before the date appointed for a general election under this Act, submit to […]
