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Termination of Employment: Understanding Nigerian Labour Law

by admin | April 14, 2025 | Employment Law | 0 Comments

INTRODUCTION Beyond the handshake that seals a job offer lies a more critical juncture in the employment lifecycle: its termination. In Nigeria's dynamic labour market, where informality often overshadows formal protections, the severance of an employment relationship...

Arbitration Vs Litigation: Which Is Better For Your Case?

by admin | April 4, 2025 | Arbitrator, Articles | 0 Comments

INTRODUCTION Disputes between humans are as old as civilization itself, energy-sapping, time-consuming and financially draining. Individual worldviews, shaped by unique experiences, and the diversity of interests, needs, and perspectives, create a foundation for...

NEGOTIATING COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES—THE LEGAL ESSENTIALS

by admin | March 28, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

For business owners and legal professionals, negotiating commercial partnerships and joint ventures is more than a procedural task—it's a strategic move that can define the trajectory of a venture. Establishing a clear understanding of the nature of the relationship...

Protecting the Rights of Children: Legal Safeguards in Nigeria

by admin | March 25, 2025 | Articles, Family Law | 0 Comments

Across the globe, it is a common cultural belief that children should be protected, nurtured, and guided. Many societies emphasize the importance of safeguarding the well-being of children and providing them with the care and upbringing necessary for their development...

How To Prove Adultery In A Divorce Petition

by admin | March 7, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

Often during Divorce Proceedings, allegations of adultery are included as a ground for petitioning the court for a dissolution of marriage, and more often than not, the allegations are usually very grave. These allegations don’t only seek to convince the court that...

The Legality and Enforceability of Non- Compete Clauses in Employment Contracts

by admin | March 2, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

It is a well-established legal principle that two parties may freely enter into a contractual arrangement based on mutual agreement. Generally, courts will uphold such agreements, provided that their terms are not illegal or contrary to public policy. A Non-Compete...

Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Resolving Art-Related Disputes

by admin | February 12, 2025 | Art Law, Articles | 0 Comments

Imagine this. You’ve recently purchased a Bruce Onabrakpeya artwork from a renowned gallery for millions of naira. This new prized possession comes with a “certificate of authenticity,” but soon after a leading expert on Bruce Onabrakpeya's pieces remarks that...

Legal Frameworks for Cultural Heritage Protection: A Global Perspective

by admin | February 11, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

Cultural heritage includes artefacts, monuments, groups of buildings and sites, and museums that have a diversity of values, including symbolic, historic, artistic, aesthetic, ethnological or anthropological, scientific, and social significance. It includes tangible...

Key Considerations For Foreign Investors In Nigeria

by admin | January 31, 2025 | Articles | 0 Comments

Introduction Nigeria's national policy on foreign investment encourages economic growth and fosters international business relations by allowing foreign investment across all sectors of the economy. Foreign investors can enter the Nigerian market through two primary...

One Thing Visual Artists Are Excited About But Collectors Are Sceptic Of: Resale Rights Under The Copyright Act

by admin | November 19, 2024 | Articles | 0 Comments

In the dynamic world of art, where creativity meets commerce, a recent amendment to Nigeria’s Copyright Act has introduced a new layer of complexity and excitement: artist resale rights. This provision has sparked a mixed bag of emotions among collectors and artists,...