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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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Important Clauses to Look Out for in a Copyright Contract

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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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How to Obtain Capital Market Operator (CMO) License: What You Need To Know

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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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EMPLOYEE RIGHTS IN NIGERIA: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KNOW

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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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Medical Negligence under Nigerian Law: What to know

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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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NIGERIAN DATA PROTECTION ACT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Introduction To The Nigerian Data Protection Act In today’s digital world, every organisation collects and uses personal information, from customer names to financial details and online behaviour. To protect Nigerians’ privacy and regulate how this data is used, the Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 was signed into law. The Act establishes clear rules for

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