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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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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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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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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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
Scenario: When a Copyright Contract Goes Wrong X just got an offer from a big publishing house that wants to use her illustrations in a children’s book. The contract looks long and filled with legal jargons, but she’s excited and signs it without much thought. Months later, she sees her art being used on T-shirts,
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Introduction The Nigerian capital market plays a vital role in driving the nation’s economic growth by facilitating investment, raising long-term funds, and promoting business expansion. However, participation in the capital market is not open to just anyone; it is regulated to ensure professionalism, transparency, and investor protection. One of the key requirements for operating within
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Understanding employee rights in Nigeria is essential for every worker, regardless of industry or position. Many workplace abuses happen simply because employees do not know their rights. Nigerian Labour Law and courts, especially the National Industrial Court (NICN) have increasingly strengthened employee protections on issues like fair wages, safe conditions, discrimination, and termination. This article
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Introduction To Medical Negligence Healthcare delivery is a fundamental social service that affects the very core of human existence. In Nigeria, the doctor-patient relationship is founded not only on trust but also on legal duties enforceable by law. When a medical practitioner fails to exercise reasonable skill and care, resulting in injury or death, the
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At first glance, sampling vs stealing might seem worlds apart. However, the line between them is very thin. Imagine this: You’re listening to a song on the radio. You hear the beat drop. That familiar rhythm you’ve replayed a hundred times. Instinctively, you start humming along, convinced it’s your favourite track. Then the lyrics begin
