Practice & Commentary
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 […]
DECONSTRUCTING THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA’S CONTRADICTORY RULING IN FRN V. NNAMDI KANU (2023)
THE LEGAL CORPSE THAT REFUSED TO DIE: DECONSTRUCTING THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA’S CONTRADICTORY RULING IN FRN V. NNAMDI KANU (2023) ABSTRACT The Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a judgment on 15 December 2023 in the case of Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Nnamdi Kanu, which has since generated intense jurisprudential controversy. The apex court acknowledged […]
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, […]
Mastering Fee Negotiation: A Detailed Guide for Nigerian Lawyers
Mastering Fee Negotiation: A Detailed Guide for Nigerian Lawyers Negotiating legal fees is one of the most challenging yet essential skills for any lawyer in Nigeria. Many advocates, particularly young and mid-level practitioners, struggle with fee discussions, often accepting below-market rates because they lack confidence, preparation, or a structured approach. The Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order […]
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 […]