Akwa Ibom at the Crossroads: Evaluating Governance, Growth, and the Search for Sustainable Prosperity
Akwa Ibom at the Crossroads Akwa Ibom at the Crossroads: Evaluating Governance, Growth, and the Search for Sustainable Prosperity Use the left menu on wide screens. Scroll to navigate on mobile. Akwa Ibom at the Crossroads: Evaluating Governance, Growth, and the Search for Sustainable Prosperity Akwa Ibom State, consistently one of Nigeria’s leading recipients of oil derivation revenue, presents a complex and critical case study in subnational governance since the return to democracy in 1999. […]
Highway or Highway Robbery? A Deep Dive into the Cost, Contracts, and Controversies of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Project
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway — Briefing Highway or Highway Robbery? A Deep Dive into the Cost, Contracts, and Controversies of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Project Comprehensive legal briefing — procurement, financing, environmental compliance, property rights. Nigerian Law • Infrastructure • Environmental Law • Procurement Overview & Project Scope The Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, envisioned as a 700-kilometre corridor connecting nine of Nigeria’s coastal states (Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River), represents one […]
The Nigerian Police Act 2020: A Framework for Rights, Accountability, and Modern Policing
The Nigerian Police Act 2020 — Rights, Accountability & Modern Policing ☰ Menu 1A 1st Attorneys Analysis • Rights • Practical Steps On this page Introduction & Rationale Key Objectives Citizens’ Rights & Use of Force Arrest, Bail & Procedure Searches & Privacy Community Policing & Oversight What Citizens Should Do Implementation Challenges Conclusion & Resources Introduction Objectives & Reforms Rights on Arrest Bail & Police Invitation Search & Seizure Community Policing Practical Steps Resources […]
Legal Fees in Nigeria in 2025
Legal Fees in Nigeria 2025: Detailed Client Guide | 1st Attorneys Legal Fees in Nigeria in 2025 What the law requires, how bands and scales work, how VAT and withholding tax apply. Updated 13 September 2025 • Nigeria • Legal Costs Contents The big question What the law now says State bands and PQE tiers How lawyers price matters VAT and withholding tax Appearance fees in litigation Expenses and disbursements Worked examples Quick FAQ Talk […]
Types of Law Firms in Nigeria: Structures, Specialties & Pricing (2025 Guide)
Types of Law Firms in Nigeria: Structures, Specialties & Pricing (2025 Guide) | 1st Attorneys® Nigeria • Legal Market Guide Types of Law Firms in Nigeria (2025 Guide) Thinking about hiring a lawyer in Nigeria—or positioning your firm? This guide explains how firms differ by size, focus, structure, clientele, and delivery model, and how pricing typically works. Use the checklist to pick the right fit fast. Updated: 13 Sept 2025Estimated reading time: 6–8 min On […]