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COMPOUNDING OFFENCES: SECTION 14(2) OF THE EFCC ACT AND THE CONFLICTING VERSIONS OF THE ACT

In the course of my research, I discovered conflicting versions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004. The conflict has to do with the provisions of section 14(2) often relied upon by the EFCC when compounding an offence. To compound an offence is to give the offender the option to settle out […]

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July 1, 2024
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Case Law

BLOGGER HELD LIABLE FOR DEFAMATORY COMMENTS ON HER BLOG – LESSONS

Introduction A blog is a website or web page where a person (blogger) publishes information regularly about a given subject. Individuals and firms own blogs. Blogs have grown to become a veritable source of information. This is notwithstanding that some persons use their blogs to spread fake news or unverified information, especially in this era […]

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December 18, 2022
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Case Law

HOW AN AIRLINE WHICH FLEW A NIGERIAN DEPORTEE FROM ABROAD ESCAPED $100M CLAIMS IN A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS SUIT

Sometime ago, one Mr. Adesina filed a fundamental rights suit against Air France claiming that his fundamental rights to dignity of the human person, personal liberty and fair hearing was breached. He claimed $100 Million in damages. The gist of the case was that Mr. Adesina was deported by the French Immigration Service. Mr. Adesina’s […]

stephenazubuike
September 21, 2022
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Business

USING CRYPTOCURRENCY AS SECURITY FOR FIAT LOANS AND THE STATUS OF CRYPTOCURRENCY IN NIGERIA

Introduction Beyond the mere promise to repay loans, prudent business entities and financial institutions generally rely on security in advancing loans to borrowers. The idea of security is the underlying assurance tied to something of value which flows from the borrower to the lender. In the law of secured credit transactions, under general groupings, we […]

stephenazubuike
June 2, 2022
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Case Law

DOES EMPLOYEE REFERENCE FORM AMOUNT TO A GUARANTEE OR INDEMNITY?

Introduction You might have been approached by someone to stand as a referee for the purpose of his or her employment. In this regard, you may be contacted to fill and sign a reference form. What happens when such a person defrauds or commits a crime against the employer? Are you liable in your capacity […]

stephenazubuike
May 2, 2022
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Opinions

THE BENCH: A FIESTA OF FRENCH FRIES FOR FAMILIES AND ALLIES

It is commonplace for parents to desire that their children take after them, particularly with respect to their trade or profession. Several reasons account for this desire. It would be significantly easier to mentor the child in the pursuit of said profession. Parents see themselves as pacesetters for their offspring, and arguably, children are regarded […]

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November 24, 2021
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Case Law

MAREVA INJUNCTION: COURT OF APPEAL MOVES TO CHECK ARBITRARY USE BY CREDITORS

Introduction A creditor is exposed to several kinds of challenges in the attempt to recover debts. One of such challenges could be in this form – While the creditor is making moves to recover the debt, especially by court action, the debtor might, in a bid to save the debtor’s assets, secretly move the assets […]

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November 4, 2021
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