Law Insights
CROSS BORDER LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND GRANT OF PROBATE (INTERNATIONAL ASSET HOLDERS GUIDE)
Letters of Administration is the document that is issued by the Probate court or in some jurisdictions the Probate Registry. It gives the person named in the document the legal right to administer the estate of the person who dies without leaving a Will. It allows the person named, the legal authority to deal with and administer the deceased assets moveable and immoveable, which includes but is not limited to the deceased houses, lands, shares, […]
Nigerian Citizenship
NIGERIAN CITIZENSHIP Introduction Nigerian citizenship is the legal status that grants an individual the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of being a national of Nigeria. It is an important legal status that determines an individual’s rights to work, vote, own property, and participate in the political and economic life of the country. The Legal Provisions The Nigerian Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, contains several provisions that concern citizenship. The main sections of the […]
Registering an NGO in Nigeria
To register an NGO (non-governmental organization) in Nigeria, you will need to follow a specific process, which may vary depending on the specific goals and activities of your organization. Here is a general overview of the steps you will need to take: Choose a name for your NGO: You will need to choose a name for your organization that is not already being used by another NGO. You should also ensure that the name […]
UNDERSTANDING PRIVATE TRUST AND ITS BENEFITS IN NIGERIA
By: Kemfon Josephneke esq. A trust in simple parlance and as used in ordinary communication connotes confidence in another. Its conceptual starting-point of having confidence reposed in some other gave rise to moral obligations to which the courts through judicial precedent, aided by the legislature, have continued to develop it. The moral weight given to trust in ordinary usage crystallized into a formidable legal instrument with enforceable duties and liabilities. Today, a trust is an […]
UNDERSTANDING NIGERIA’S MARITIME INDUSTRY RESPONSE TO COVID-19
By: Kemfon Josephneke esq. Upon the outbreak of Covid19 in Nigeria, the Federal Government decided to declare a total cessation of movements of all persons and goods in Lagos, Ogun and the federal capital territory, Abuja. This decision was reinforced by some state governors that also proceeded to ban movement of persons and goods within their territory. The declaration of the Federal Government exempted some seaports and gave direction for seaports in Lagos to remain […]