Litigation
Admissibility of Unregistered Land Instruments in Nigeria: 2018-2025 Rulings
THE ‘SELF-CONTRADICTING’ LAND LAW RULINGS (2018, 2020, 2025): A JURISPRUDENTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE ADMISSIBILITY OF UNREGISTERED REGISTRABLE LAND INSTRUMENTS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT For several years, the Nigerian legal landscape was marked by profound uncertainty over a seemingly straightforward question of evidence: is an unregistered registrable land instrument admissible in court? The confusion stemmed from two […]
Beyond the Robe: The Hidden Psychology of Judicial Decisions
Beyond the Robe: The Hidden Psychology of Judicial Decisions I. Introduction: Of Hopes Betrayed and Judgments Shadowed On March 8, 2019, the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Emeka Ihedioha the winner of the Imo State governorship election in Nigeria. He was sworn in, took office, and set to work. Seven months later, on January 14, […]
An Agent Cannot Claim Commission for Mere Introduction: A Critical Analysis of Philip Kayode Olusegun Ojo v. SDV Nigeria Limited & Anor
Agent Commission and the Effective Cause Doctrine: Ojo v. SDV Nigeria Ltd Agent Commission and the Effective Cause Doctrine: Ojo v. SDV Nigeria Ltd An Agent Cannot Claim Commission for Mere Introduction: A Critical Analysis of Philip Kayode Olusegun Ojo v. SDV Nigeria Limited & Anor Introduction: The Evolution of Agency Law in Nigeria The […]
Legal Strategies in Litigation in Nigeria
Litigation, the process of resolving disputes through the court system, is a cornerstone of legal practice in Nigeria. As a country with a dual legal system that incorporates both common law principles and customary law, navigating litigation effectively requires a strategic approach. This article explores actionable legal strategies that litigators can employ to achieve favorable […]
Defamation Laws in Nigeria: A Delicate Balance
Defamation law in Nigeria is a complex and nuanced area, balancing the protection of individual reputations with the right to freedom of expression. It is governed by both civil and criminal law, making it both a tort and a crime. This intricate legal framework presents challenges and has been subject to criticisms and calls for […]