Administrative Law
The Battle of the Logos: Defining the Limits of INEC’s Power in Political Party Registration
The Battle of the Logos: INEC’s Power in Political Party Registration The Battle of the Logos: INEC’s Power in Political Party Registration A Critical Analysis of Constitutional Boundaries, Judicial Intervention, and the Future of Multi-Party Democracy in Nigeria Abstract The registration of political parties in Nigeria has emerged as a contentious battleground where constitutional rights […]
THE FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE IN NIGERIA
THE FEDERAL CHARACTER PRINCIPLE IN NIGERIA: LAW, ENFORCEMENT, AND THE QUEST FOR NATIONAL UNITY I. INTRODUCTION A. Background and Context Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is a complex federation comprising over 250 ethnic groups, multiple religions, and six geopolitical zones. This diversity, while a source of national strength, has historically posed significant governance challenges, including […]
Drafting Exit Rights Under Nigerian Law That Survive NIPC, SEC, and FIRS Scrutiny
Your Incineration Clause Just Failed: Drafting Exit Rights Under Nigerian Law That Survive NIPC, SEC, and FIRS Scrutiny The carefully crafted exit clause in your shareholders’ agreement may already be unenforceable. Nigeria’s regulatory triple lock, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), routinely […]
Legislative Inaction and the Enforcement of Constitutional Governance in Nigeria
Legislative Inaction and the Enforcement of Constitutional Governance in Nigeria Or (Can Nigerian Legislators Be Sued for Failure to Perform Their Constitutional Duties?) 1. Introduction The National Assembly of Nigeria is vested with immense constitutional powers under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). From making laws under Section 4, to […]
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 […]