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ACTIVISTS BY DAY, HUSTLERS AT NIGHT: THE MANY SCALES OF A FAILED SYSTEM

The recent story of what transpired between Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN (the Hon. Minister of State for Labour and Employment) and Nigerian music artiste, Eedris Abdulkareem, is a classic example of what goes on behind the scenes in the movie starring many Nigerian activists. Although not a Judge, but for the purpose of the issues […]

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April 25, 2021
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Notable Pronouncements

COURT ENCOURAGES THE PUBLIC TO SUE LAWYERS FOR PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE

Recently, the Nigerian Court of Appeal made a pronouncement, encouraging litigants to sue their lawyers for any professional negligence. This was in the case of Fasehun & Ors v. Adesida & Ors [2021] 4 NWLR (Pt. 1767) 514 at 525. In that case, Hon. Justice Danjuma, JCA declared: I must reiterate that the scenario of […]

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April 21, 2021
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Case Law Real Estate

COURT ORDERS CROWN REALTIES PLC TO REFUND N44.9M TO PROPERTY SUBSCRIBER FOR TOTAL FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION: LESSONS

The Story Mr. Dan Ngerem v. Crown Realties Plc [2021] 4 NWLR (Pt. 1767) 476 Mr. Dan Ngerem (“The Appellant) entered into a contract under which Crown Realties Plc (“The Respondent”) agreed to sell six houses in Crown Estate, Lekki, Lagos owned by Crown Realties. The agreed completion period was nine months from the date […]

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April 20, 2021
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Foreign Opinions

TWITTER SNUB: LAI MOHAMMED GOES AGAINST NIGERIANS IN A GAME OF MOCKERY AND BLAME

On Monday, 12 April 2021, the co-founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey announced that Twitter is now present on the African continent, and will be laying its head in Ghana. https://twitter.com/jack/status/1381609431381766147?s=19 Why Ghana? Twitter had indicated that its attraction for Ghana was due to the country’s democratic virtues and respect for freedom of speech and online […]

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April 15, 2021
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Business Legal Tips Digest

2 VITAL THINGS TO NOTE WHEN DOING BUSINESS WITH FAMILY

Your family, nuclear and extended, are permanent members of your life and history. The kind of relationship built within the blood relationship, determines the strength of the bond that will exist in reality. When doing any form of business transaction with a family member, there is the usual tendency to “loose-guard.” This often comes with […]

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April 13, 2021
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Business Opinions

DANGOTE VS BUA: “SUGAR DADDIES” FIGHT FOR SUGAR

Alhaji Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, submitted a petition to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo, against BUA International Limited, owned by Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, with respect to the establishment of a sugar plant by BUA in the Port Harcourt Free Trade Zone. Dangote is not alone. He has […]

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April 9, 2021
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Case Law Crime Report

SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS THE CONVICTION OF A PASTOR AND ANOTHER WHO SOLD TWO LADIES INTO PROSTITUTION: LESSONS

Given the level of unemployment and poverty in the country, many young people continue to fall victims of human trafficking, especially young ladies. The prevalence of this vice led the Government into passing the law known as Trafficking in Persons Prohibition Law Enforcement and Administration Act, 2003 (“Trafficking Act”). Notwithstanding, the illegal business is still […]

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April 8, 2021
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Case Law

YOUNG SHALL GROW MOTORS ATTEMPTS TO BUY PROPERTY WITH PHOTOCOPIES OF BANK DRAFT BUT THE COURT STOOD IN THE WAY

The Story Young Shall Grow Motors Ltd. v. Onalaja [2021] 3 NWLR (Pt. 1763) 300 The facts of this case are quite interesting. A popular transport company, Young Shall Grow Motors Ltd, also known as “The Young” (“the Appellant”) was a tenant to the Onalaja Family (1st – 4th Respondents) at the property known as […]

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April 7, 2021
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BUHARI ABANDONS HIS ARGUMENTS IN COURT AS HE APPOINTS A NEW IGP: REASONS THE COURT SHOULD PROCEED

According to Vanguard, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The appointment is to take immediate effect. Recall that Adamu’s tenure expired on 1 February 2021 when he clocked 35 years in service. But on 4 February 2021, […]

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April 6, 2021
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COPYRIGHT LAW KNOCKS ON E-MONEY’S DOOR FOR A COMPULSORY “GIVEAWAY”

It is no news that musical works are protected by copyright beginning from the moment they are created, subject to originality. Generally, the law protects musical works in the same manner it protects your rights to books written by you, movies you produce, etc. These rights are legally known as intellectual property rights. Although called […]

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March 29, 2021
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