Category: Legal Parlance
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Role Of The Nigerian Lawyer In The Metaverse ABSTRACT Technology, instead of diminishing the legal profession, actually reinforces it and makes lawyers more germane amid expeditiously changing times. The impact of technology on the legal world is indisputable, especially given the context of the Metaverse. The metaverse which is considered the next horizon of a…
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Criminal Code and Penal Code in Nigeria The most striking difference between the Criminal Code and the Penal Code in Nigeria is the scope of their operation. The Criminal code is applicable to the Southern region, while the Penal code is applicable to the Northern region of Nigeria. Thus, Northern states in Nigeria operate by…
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Ownership under Land Law Ownership entails the total control, which a person has over his property. He has overriding right over his property is subject to no control. He is the owner and omega of his property. Ownership and Title are synonymous, and can be used interchangeably. The mere fact that you are the owner…
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Francis A. Wayo is a Law Student and WIPO Academy alumnus. He has keen interests in intellectual property and Human Rights. Phone: +234 810 687 7966 Email: [email protected] How rational is the rationale for the legal protection of Intellectual Property? Abstract This essay examines the rationale behind the rationality for the legal protection of Intellectual…
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Tunmise Adesina is a penultimate Law Student at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. He is a Human Rights and Intellectual Property Law enthusiast. Email: [email protected] How Rational is the Rationale for the Legal Protection of Intellectual Property? The Legal Rights of intellectual property is a branch of legal studies that has engendered…
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Case Comment Shruti Vora v. SEBI Introduction For the wholesome management and functioning of a corporate organisation, transparency, openness and disclosure are its fundamentals. And to achieve these qualities, it is essential to keep a fiduciary relationship among the members, managers, and stakeholders of the organisation. Good governance attracts the investors and increases their reliance…
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Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution and Judicial Powers This article is particular to Nigeria! The bedrock of the governance of every society ready to live a long throw from the arms of a dictator is the doctrine of separation of powers. Simply put, separation of powers is a constitutional division of the powers of…
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The Legal Regimes for the Recognition and Enforcement of International Commercial Arbitration Awards in Nigeria: The Unresolved Question of whether the Provisions of Rules of Court can Override the Provisions of a Statute and International Convention Abstract The question of whether the provisions of rules of court in Nigeria can trump the provision of a…
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This article is specific to the United States of America. Discrimination in the workplace happens far too often. Discrimination at work can be based on a number of different characteristics such as gender, age, sexual orientation, or race. A 2019 Glassdoor survey found that 42% of all employees surveyed had experienced or witnessed racial discrimination…
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Impact of the Global Energy Transition on the Nigerian Economy Change is said to be the one thing that remains constant. The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus of Ephesus, said – “the only constant in life is change.” It’s inevitable. The world keeps evolving and science and technology are considered to be the major facilitators of evolution…