Law Insights
Ex-husband does not agree to take abroad the child on holiday. What can I do?
If the former husband does not agree to go along with the child on holiday abroad, the solution is to provide his / her agreement. That is, you can sue it by asking the court to make a decision to supplement the former husband’s consent to obtaining a tourist pass, with a view to moving […]
Protecting Victims of Domestic Abuse in Nigeria: An Overview of Civil Protection Orders
Availability and Scope of Civil Protection Orders In Nigeria, victims of domestic abuse can seek civil protection orders to ensure their safety and legal protection against their abusers. The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPPA) allows for protection orders effective throughout the country. Section 28(1) of VAPPA defines violence broadly, including physical, sexual, psychological, verbal, […]
When the creditor’s passivity helps us get rid of the execution
It is a fundamental principle of law that a successful litigant is entitled to the fruits of their judgment. However, this right is not absolute or perpetual. The law does not look favorably upon a creditor who, after obtaining a court order, chooses to ‘sleep on their rights.’ This article explores the legal doctrine that […]
TELECOMMUNICATION IN NIGERIA
Broadcasting and telecommunication has come a long way in Nigeria. Formally these services were considered social services in nature hence private companies were foreclosed from participation of any kind. This article will explore these procedures, conditions for grant, refusal, renewal and withdrawals of these licenses.