Courts in Nigeria and their Jurisdiction
The hierarchical system of courts in Nigeria simply refers to the way in which Nigerian courts are arranged and organized at different levels, jurisdictions and regions. This also means that the decision of the lower courts can be appealed to higher courts. If the judgment of the lower court does not reflect justice in a
Read MoreCan a serving member of armed forces be arrested?
Can a serving member of the armed forces be arrested and tried for an offence? Read the decision of the Court of Appeal in MOHAMMED vs. EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION & ANOR.(2022)LPELR-58538(CA) ISSUE: ARMED FORCES- Whether a serving member of the armed forces can be arrested and tried for the offences of
Read MoreConditions for Divorce in Nigeria
DIVORCE Divorce simply means the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body while dissolution of marriage is a formal, legal ending of a marriage or marital union by a Court of law. This dissolution by court a court is when it is a statutory marriage ie marriage under the Act
Read MoreRULE OF LAW; MEANING AND APPLICATION
Rule of law is the mechanism, process, institution, practice, or norm that supports the equality of all citizens before the law, secures a non-arbitrary form of government, and more generally prevents the arbitrary use of power. The term rule of law is also referred to as a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, public and
Read MoreCAC at it again!
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Division has declared illegal and unlawful, the suspension of Mr. Moses Adaguusu, a Deputy Director and Head of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Taraba State by the Commission. The Presiding Judge, Hon Justice Edith Agbakoba, in a landmark judgment, nullified and set aside the Suspension. The Court consequently
Read MoreIGP don’t have power to freeze bank accounts
Court rules: Magistrates, IGP don’t have power to freeze bank accounts! A federal high court in Abuja has ruled that magistrate courts do not have the power to issue orders freezing bank accounts. Delivering judgment in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1635/2019 on Tuesday, Inyang Ekwo, the judge, also declared that banks should not act on “bankers
Read MoreFOREIGN INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA
Starting up a business in Nigeria as a foreigner or a Nigeria living abroad is not as difficult as you think. The amended CAMA has eased registration of Business and watered down some of the hurdles one needs to jump before venturing into business in Nigeria. Are you a foreigner and you are desirous of
Read MoreFAMILY PROPERTY IN NIGERIAN LAW
In this blog you are about to know the meaning of family property within the context of Nigerian law and what is void and voidable sale. What is a Family Property? It is a property or properties owned collectively by the family as a whole. A family property is not and can never be a
Read MoreThe New Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA)
This post covers the newly amended Company and Allied Matters Act, easy company registration, cost benefits to small and medium companies and many more. The newly amended Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) brought exciting changes that you would like to know. It gives more advantages to small and medium companies. Old and new registered
Read MoreHOW TO REGISTER YOUR HOTEL BUSINESS WITH CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) IN NIGERIA
Hotel Business is a very lucrative business in Nigeria, as there is no day that passes by that people don’t travel for business trips and will always lodge in a hotel. Do you wish to start a hotel business in Nigeria, but don’t know how? Worry no more. As your No. 1 CAC accredited agent
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