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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FORCE MAJEURE AND THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS IN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC
– NSEOBONG OKON, ESQ INTRODUCTION When parties enter into a contractual relationship, the intention is usually that such shall give rise to binding legal rights and obligations enforceable at the instance of the either of the parties. However, as parties cannot always anticipate the future, events may occur that significantly reduces the capacity of a […]