Category: Articles
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The fast-paced and competitive business world witnesses many companies facing critical legal challenges at any given moment. From disputes related to employment contracts to IP infringement issues, the entire spectrum of legal problems can significantly impact the bottom line of any growing company. In MNCs, there are separate legal entities to address these issues. However,…
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Enhancing the Efficiency of the Nigerian Justice Systems Through Procedural Reform The judiciary remains the final refuge for the ordinary citizen, being the arm of government that people rely on to defend their rights and liberties. This paper draws attention to the urgent need for procedural changes within Nigeria’s justice system, stressing the importance of…
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Contempt of Court Proceeding: An Exception to the Principle of Nemo Dat In Causa Sua Contempt of Court Proceeding: An Exception to the Principle of Nemo Dat In Causa Sua Throughout the history of law, the justice is the sole objective of its adoption, application and administration. Thus, In the heart of our laws rests…
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Minimum Payment Clause Under Hire Purchase The Hire Purchase Act 1965, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria stipulates the amount required as percentage for the initial payment of the hire purchase agreement. The process of calculating the amount payable by the hirer is also one of the areas of concern in this article along with…
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The “Last Seen” Doctrine: Shortcut to Justice or Path to Wrongful Conviction The “last seen” doctrine, a principle of circumstantial evidence, holds that a person last seen in the company of a deceased victim bears a burden to explain the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death. While often used to secure convictions in the absence of…
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Credibility of an Alibi Witness The credibility of an alibi witness plays a crucial role in the adjudication of criminal cases where the plea of Alibi is raised by a person accused of committing a crime within the criminal justice system. An Alibi serves as a vital defence strategy, asserting that an accused person was…
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A proxy server functions as an intermediary between a user and the internet, allowing you to mask your real IP address and maintain anonymity while browsing online. Moreover, proxies can help improve page loading speeds, protect against malware, and serve other specialized purposes. BlueStacks is a widely used Android emulator for PC that enables you…
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The Position Of The Law On Power Of Environmental Officer To Restrict Citizen’s Right Of Movement On Sanitation Day This article critically examines the legality of movement restrictions by environmental sanitation officers on citizen during designated sanitation days in Nigeria. While environmental cleanliness is essential for public health, it raises a constitutional question: can a…
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The Ethical and Professional Negligence of AI-Generated Citations, A Consequential Scrutiny Into the Global World The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has not left the legal parlance untouched; its emerging integration and developing capabilities has come in contact with many legal aspects of research, writing and advocacy. As a double edged sword, it presents both…
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A Simple Review of Nigerian Business Startup Act, 2022 This is an act enacted by the national assembly of Nigeria on the 21st day of October 2022. This act is foreseen as a viable tools for the promotion of startups in Nigeria . According to the Nigerian Startup Ecosystem Report 2022 from Disrupt Africa, Nigeria…