Practice & Commentary
Nigeria’s Legal Profession in Numbers
Contents Overview Snapshot (Aug 2025) Who counts as a lawyer? Recent Calls to Bar Where are law firms located? The big question, analysed Methodology & caveats FAQ Sources Talk to 1st Attorneys Data Brief — updated 30 Aug 2025 Nigeria’s Legal Profession in Numbers (Since 1963) How many lawyers has Nigeria produced since the first domestic Call to Bar in 1963? How many were called most recently? And how many law firms operate across the […]
Airline and Passenger Conduct in Nigerian Aviation: Rights, Remedies, and the Law
On this page Overview Content I. Introduction II. International Legal Framework III. Nigerian Legal Framework IV. Key Legal Issues V. Remedies VI. Recommendations VII. Conclusion Footnotes Get Help Published: August 15, 2025 • Jurisdiction: Nigeria Abstract. Disruptive passenger incidents are an increasing concern in Nigerian aviation, raising difficult questions about the powers of airlines, the limits of passenger conduct, and the scope of constitutional rights. This article examines the legal framework governing passenger behaviour and […]
Understanding the Nigeria Electricity Act (Amendment), 2023: Key Reforms and Legal Implications
Introduction On June 9, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electricity Act, 2023 into law, repealing the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 (EPSRA). The new Act marks a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Among its most significant innovations is the de-monopolization of the power sector, empowering states, companies, and individuals to participate more actively in electricity generation and regulation. This article examines the […]
The Paradox of Knowledge, Power, and Influence: Why the Smartest Are Not Always in Control
In a world driven by information, it’s tempting to believe that intelligence or knowledge naturally leads to success, wealth, and leadership. But real-life observation tells a very different story. We often find that those who wield the most power; politicians, business magnates, or public figures are not necessarily the most intelligent, knowledgeable, or wise. Meanwhile, those with deep intellectual insight, technical expertise, or profound moral understanding often remain on the margins of influence. This reality […]
The Nigerian 2025 Tax Reform Acts: Legal Review and Implications for Stakeholders
Introduction On June 26–27, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law four transformative tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s complex, fragmented, and inefficient tax regime. The new statutes—the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA), Tax Administration Act (NTAA), Nigeria Revenue Service Act (NRSA), and Joint Revenue Board Act (JRBA)—form the cornerstone of the Federal Government’s Medium-Term Fiscal Framework and Tax Policy Agenda 2023–2026. Collectively referred to as the 2025 Tax Reform Acts, they are expected […]