Category: Legal Parlance
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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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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…
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The Hidden Costs of Port Delays: Why Legal Strategy Matters In an era where global supply chains are under constant strain, port delays have become all too common for businesses engaged in international trade. Congestion, labour disputes, regulatory inspections, and geopolitical tensions can all conspire to hold cargo at ports far longer than anticipated. Yet…
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Before the Company Is Born: Legal Realities of Pre-incorporation Contracts Under CAMA 2020 INTRODUCTION In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian business law, the formation of a company marks a critical milestone, yet the journey often begins well before incorporation. Preincorporation contracts, entered into on behalf of a yet-to-be-formed company, play a pivotal role in laying…
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Data Privacy or Data Exploitation? Testing the Strength of Nigeria’s Data Protection Act, 2023 INTRODUCTION In the next ten years, we will reach the point where almost everything will be digitalised – Satya Nadella. Nigeria’s digital transformation has unfolded unparalleled opportunities; but at what cost to privacy? In an age where data is the new…
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Mercy Killing In Nigeria (Euthanasia) Anthony David Bland, an 18-year-old Liverpool supporter, journeyed with two friends to Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough football ground for an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989. Tragically, a collapse of the stadium due to poor crowd control by the police and overcrowding led to the…