Introduction to the Illegality of Unlawful Arrest The preservation of personal liberty lies at the heart of any democratic society governed by the rule of law. In Nigeria, the power of arrest vested in law enforcement agencies such as the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Department of State Services […]
On Valentine’s Day, Lizzy wanted to be romantic in a way her boyfriend would never forget. Instead of boxers and singlet, she purchased mint naira notes. Lizzy folded them into the shape of flower petals, and presented a colourful naira cash bouquet. Her boyfriend laughed until a neighbour jokingly warned her that she could end
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Is there a VAT increase on goods and services? The Nigerian tax landscape has undergone a major overhaul with the Nigeria Tax Act (NTA) 2025, which officially took effect on January 1, 2026. This Act consolidates several previous laws including the Finance Acts of 2020–2023 and introduces significant changes to what is taxable under the
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In the modern age, it is important to understand why data protection and cybersecurity in Nigeria matter to the digital economy. In an increasingly digitised global economy, cybersecurity has become a core pillar of national development, governance, and individual privacy. Cybersecurity refers to the body of technologies and processes that protect networks, computers, and data
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INTRODUCTION ON THE TAX REFORM ACT IN NIGERIA Nigeria tax landscape has undergone a historic transformation with the enactment of the Tax Reform Act, 2025, signed into law by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 26, 2025, and set to take effect from January 1, 2026; the Act repeals and consolidates several tax laws into
Custody Wars in Nigeria. Custody wars in Nigeria are increasingly common, especially in divorce and Judicial separation cases. The question of who should have custody of a child is not just legal — it’s emotional, cultural, and at times, religious. Understanding how these custody disputes are mostly resolved under Nigerian law helps parents better to
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LEGALITY OF PROSTITUTION IN NIGERIA. Bernard Joseph Saurin once said: “the law often allows what honor forbids.” It is very easy to confuse anything considered to be a sin or something immoral, with a crime. Especially in highly religious countries where people impute extreme standards of morality and chastity on themselves. However, for public order,
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