VIRTUAL HEARING IN OGUN STATE The Ogun State Judiciary has taken a big step forward by allowing virtual hearings cases in their courts. This means that court sittings can now be held online through approved virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams, etc) so people do not always need to be physically present in the courtroom, or are […]
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INTRODUCTION In Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital landscape, data privacy and data protection compliance have become critical concerns. The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019, issued by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), laid the foundation for data protection compliance in the country. The enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) in 2023 significantly expanded
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THE NEXT OF KIN SAGA: Obi Cubana’s adopted child Chidi took to social media on a trending TikTok challenge and posted, “Nothing do my shoulder; I just realise sey I be next of kin.” Obi Cubana came on social media and cleared the air by posting a picture of himself and his biological son Alex
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Introduction Applying for a Letter of Administration in Lagos State demands strict compliance with both statutory provisions and procedural rules in the High Court’s Probate Registry. Any misstep, whether omitting a required form, skipping a registry search, or filing out of turn, can lead to adjournments, objections, extra costs, or even dismissal of the application.
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Fair dealing in copyright aims to strike a balance between the rights of creators and the public’s access to creative works. Indeed, one way it seeks to achieve this balance is through the defence of fair dealing, which permits limited use of copyrighted materials without the owner’s permission under specific circumstances. What is Fair Dealing
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1.0 Introduction Before 1970, Nigeria used a fault-based system to adjudicate divorce cases. Specifically, those who know about divorce understand that this era required spouses to prove wrongdoing to dissolve a marriage. Then, in 1970, lawmakers adopted the Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA), modeling it after the English Divorce Act of 1960 and shifting the system
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