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CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE IN NIGERIA: THE ULTIMATE THING

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INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE Constructive dismissal in Nigeria is one of the most misunderstood areas of employment/Labour law. Many workers assume that only the employer can “terminate” an employment contract. But the Nigerian labour law recognises situations where an employer’s conduct becomes so intolerable that the employee has no real option but to […]

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WOMEN & MATERNITY DISCRIMINATION IN THE OFFICE: THE ULTIMATE THING

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Introduction to Women & Maternity Discrimination Women & maternity, discrimination at the workplace have always had a complicated relationship in Nigeria. In many organisations, a woman’s transition from “Miss” to “Mrs.” quietly becomes a factor in hiring decisions. This factor is a form of discrimination. Employers worry she will soon become pregnant, request maternity leave,

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TRADE UNIONS: RIGHT TO STRIKE IN NIGERIA: THE ULTIMATE

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In 1993, workers of Union Bank of Nigeria Ltd were embroiled in a bitter dispute with their employer over terms of collective engagement. When management ignored the grievances of employees, the workers through their recognised union, considered industrial action as a last resort. The Court of Appeal in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc v. Edet

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Employer Prerogative & Employee Rights: What You Need To Know

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INTRODUCTION ON EMPLOYER PREROGATIVE & EMPLOYEE RIGHTS Musa had always been a devout Muslim. His faith shaped how he spoke, dressed, ate, and even ran his flourishing logistics company. Everyone in his office knew pork wasn’t allowed on the premises. It was his rule, though not written anywhere, but an extension of his religious identity.

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The Truth about AI Generated Content and the Law: What You Need To Know

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Introduction On AI Generated Content & The Law As Nigerian creators, lawyers, and tech enthusiasts embrace AI Generated Content from ChatGPT drafting legal briefs in Ikoyi to Midjourney creating Afrofuturist art in Surulere. The use of AI generated content brings about a critical legal question: Who carries the cross when the AI goes wrong? The

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LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE IN NIGERIA

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Introduction With the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, the Federal Government has increased the statutory minimum wage to ₦70,000 per month, thereby imposing new legal obligations on employers in both the public and private sectors. The enactment is aimed at improving workers’ welfare. However, it also raises critical legal questions regarding

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Essential Land Documents You Need When Purchasing a Land: Ultimate Thing

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Buying land in Nigeria is a significant investment that requires careful attention to legal documentation. Without the necessary essential land documents, you risk losing your investment to land grabbers, government acquisition, or fraudulent sellers. In the case of Owakar vs Rivers State Housing & Property Development Authority & Others (2022) 12 NWLR Part 18451, OKORO,

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MANAGING DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES AT WORKPLACE: THE ULTIMATE THING

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Introduction Disciplinary procedures are essential in a workplace to ensure strict compliance with basic legal requirements. Failure to adopt disciplinary procedures will lead to a wrongful disciplinary process and its unfavourable outcome. Wrongful disciplinary procedures leading to sanctions such as suspensions, termination, or dismissal may be successfully challenged in court by the aggrieved employees. Where

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The Truth About Admissibility of Electronically Generated Evidence in Nigeria: What You Need to Know

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ELECTRONICALLY GENERATED EVIDENCE REGIME IN NIGERIA In an increasingly digital world, the courts are frequently confronted with evidence generated, stored, or transmitted by electronic devices. From emails and bank statements to online publications and call logs, electronically generated evidence plays a central role in modern litigation. However, traditional rules of evidence were historically devised for

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