Ibrahim Mohammed Majidadi is a Senior Associate at Path Solicitors LLP and also holds a Masters Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy. INTRODUCTION The Black’s Law Dictionary 11th Edition by Bryan A. Garner defined a Diplomat as: “someone who officially represents a government in a foreign country; specific., a representative of one sovereign state at […]
READ MOREBy Khalid Olalekan Abdulkareem Introduction Land has been recognized as a primary source of wealth, social status, and power. It is the basis for shelter, food, and economic activities. Access to land is governed through land tenure systems. Land tenure is the relationship, whether legally or customarily defined, among people, as individuals or groups, with […]
READ MOREIntroduction Most people would say that the experience displayed by a counsel engaged in conversation with a client, is the fulcrum of the brief being the basis upon which a firm secures a client . However, it goes much further than that. In the face of this pandemic, the legal profession and indeed other service-based […]
READ MOREINTRODUCTION The Pension Reform Act came into force on July 1, 2014. In other words, the Act repealed the Pension Reform Act No. 2 of 2004. The objective of the Act is to create a more effective pension administration system in Nigeria, to boost general participation in the Pension Scheme and to legally enforce […]
READ MOREINTRODUCTION The Indian Hemp Act was passed into law in 1966 to prosecute cases relating to Cannabis cultivation, use, importation, exportation, and sale of Indian Hemp (Genus cannabis). Under the Act, no specific security agency was vested with the responsibility of Prosecuting the offences therein, so the Police basically have powers in handling such matters. […]
READ MOREINTRODUCTION Financial Technology (abbreviated as “FinTech”) is a fast growing sector in the Nigeria economy and globally. Apart from the fact that the industry enjoys a seamless physical restriction in the global market, it also has high possibility of growth. For instance, according to a Nigerian Startup Funding Report for Q1 2020, Nigerian, Fintech Startups […]
READ MORE-Ugochukwu Sandra Odigbo Introduction The Receivership procedure in relation to debtor companies is governed chiefly by the Companies and Allied Matters Act. The CAMA has provided the procedure for appointment of a Receiver and the power that behoves upon him where he is appointed. The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), in keeping with its […]
READ MOREThis article examines the various rights available to patent holders. It further discusses the benefits, categories of persons who can register patents in Nigeria and the duration of registered patents in Nigeria.
READ MOREVictims of airline ‘passengers’ accident in Nigeria are covered under the Civil Aviation Act 2006 as it relates to carrier’s liability when such passengers, owners of cargos, baggages are involved in accident which result to death, injury or destruction, the Act is in tandem with the Convention for the unification of certain rules relating to international carriage by air (Montreal 1999) and modifications to the convention for the unification of certain rules relating to international carriage by air.
READ MOREINTRODUCTION The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is saddled with the responsibility of regulating the financial sector in the country, a role it performs with Banks/Financial Institutions, and other stakeholders in the financial sector. This article analyses the power of the CBN to freeze bank accounts under the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) […]
READ MOREINTRODUCTION The Employee Compensation Act 2010, was an important piece of legislation passed in order to provide for employees who were injured, disabled, or died during the course of their employment. The Employee’s Compensation Act is a social security/welfare scheme that provides comprehensive compensation to employees who suffer from occupational diseases or sustain injuries arising […]
READ MOREThe prevalence of data processing in the modern global economy has made it imperative for its protection. Presently, data protection is regarded as an extension of fundamental human rights which is aptly protected under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other statutes. This article gives an insight on the […]
READ MOREThe Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 [The Act], repeals and replaces the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. The new Act now seen as Nigeria’s most significant legislation passed three decades after CAMA 1990, is targeted at injecting the much needed innovation required to jumpstart the economy. The Act has been copiously analysed […]
READ MOREThe Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) released a statement (“The Statement”) for the purpose of catering to the regulation of cryptocurrency in Nigeria. The statement announced that all cryptoassets are now considered securities thereby putting it under the regulatory authority of the SEC and the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2007. The statement made further provisions […]
READ MOREThe Regulators of the Pension and Insurance sectors -National Pencom Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)- on 1st September, 2020 issued some guidelines and regulations to govern the stakeholders in the sectors. The guidelines include: (i) the Revised Guidelines on Group Life Insurance Policy for Employees; (ii) the Retiree Pack for retirees under […]
READ MOREIntroduction The crime of cyberstalking is relatively new to the criminal legal system of Nigeria. It has developed and grown into a very rampant crime as the exposure on the internet constantly places people in positions to be victims. People put private information on the internet for public viewing. The internet has become a part […]
READ MOREIn 2019, the Central Bank revealed plans of a collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and the Bankers’ Committee to launch an initiative allowing lenders to recover loans from deposit accounts of loan defaulters from any bank or financial institution in the country. This was a process that started in May 2019 by the bankers […]
READ MORE-Omobolaji O. Oyeniran [Miss] Esq (Associate Counsel) A Post-No debit (PND) is usually issued on a bank account for several reasons; when a customer’s account has been hacked, or they lose their ATM card, they can rush to the bank to get a post no debit on the account. Post No debit Order/ directives are also […]
READ MOREBy Path Solicitors. The entertainment and broadcasting industry is one of the most fantastic sectors of the Nigerian economy, witnessing rapid growth and development both in creativity, innovation and revenue stream. So, it’s no wonder that the Federal government of Nigeria has cast its radar on the broadcasting sector, with the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (hereinafter […]
READ MOREBy: Odigbo Ugochukwu Sandra [Miss] Esq. On the 17th of August, 2020, Mr. David Hundeyin released an article titled “David Hundeyin’s State Theft, Cryonism and Civil Rights Violations: Inside the Hidden Horrors of the CAMA 2020 Bill”. The article was an analysis expressing the writer’s reservations about the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 which […]
READ MOREa Publication by Path Solicitors… On the 7th of August, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law, the new amendments to the Companies and Allied Matters Act. This amendment has been long awaited by lawyers, companies, SMEs, business community and generality of the public locally and internationally. This Amendment repeals the relevant Sections of the […]
READ MOREFrequently Asked Question: Does the Nigerian Police have the right to stop and search me? Simple Given Answer: Yes! But, under certain conditions. An officer of the Nigerian police possesses the legal power and constitutional authority to stop and frisk you or your property at any point in time, but they must do so on […]
READ MOREBy Path Solicitors The Miranda doctrine is a set of universally accepted fundamental rights that by law, must, be recited by an arresting officer to a citizen, before arresting or interrogating that citizen, in lieu of being the suspect of an alleged crime. Also known as the Miranda law / Miranda warning, it is read […]
READ MORENow, Picture this! You’ve got an idea, you have a product, you’ve set up your business location either physically or claim some digital real estate, you’ve got marketing ready, all is SET and we’re a go for Launch right?? No! You forgot one itty-bitty little fraction of the whole equation. Is your business legally backed? […]
READ MOREBy John Demide Nigeria recognizes the right to health and has committed itself to its protection by assuming obligations under international treaties and domestic legislation mandating specific conduct with respect to the health. Nationally, it is guaranteed under Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the National Health Insurance Scheme Act (1999) etc to mention a […]
READ MOREBy Omobolaji Oyeniran Esq. It is a popular saying that most Nigerian laws are yet to be implemented, this I believe to be true. 60% of the provisions of laws made are yet to be implemented hence leaving plethora of untapped goldmines in our laws, just as in reality, the nation still struggles to manage […]
READ MOREBy ODIGBO UGOCHUKWU SANDRA INTRODUCTION According to the Companies and Allied Matters Act[i], one of the requirements for application for registration of a company is the Statutory Declaration of Compliance[ii]. This requirement demands a certificate declaring that the promoters of the company have complied with all the requirements of the law. The Declaration must be […]
READ MOREBy John Demide, Esq. Man has been plunged into a new reality, one where the regular occurrences he is accustomed to is turned over on his head. He has had economic activities halted in a bid to ensure longevity and the assurance of a possibility of living to see another day. The Nation of Nigeria […]
READ MORE– U. S. Odigbo INTRODUCTION Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) was established on the 19th July 2010, when the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed the AMCON Act into Law. AMCON was created to be a key stabilizing and re-vitalizing tool aimed at reviving the financial system by efficiently resolving the non-performing […]
READ MOREBy OYENIRAN OMOBOLAJI O. Esq. The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it attendant implications on all sectors of the society. The legal profession, as well as the Judicial Justice System is no exception. One of the primary challenges posed by the emergence and subsistence of the pandemic to the justice system is that all legal proceedings […]
READ MOREBy Gerald Ajoku Esq. This Article considers the impact of Covid 19 on tenancy agreements OR landlord/tenant relationships. The very different needs and wishes of Landlord [property owner] and the Tenant [property occupier] can give rise to friction at the best of times when the squeeze is on, and the bonds that tie the parties […]
READ MOREBy M. O OLANREWAJU INTRODUCTION In Nigeria, children’s rights are protected by law and are therefore sacred. Not only does the law protect the child, it also stipulates punishments for adults who take advantage of children or seek to negatively influence them[i]. The law seeks to prevent cruelty against children while stating the rights and […]
READ MOREBy Gerald Ajoku Esq. INTRODUCTION To say that the Evidence Act in Nigeria was in a frozen state before 2011 is an understatement. It is against this background that on the 3rd day of June, 2011 will for a long time to come, remain memorable to lawyer, judges and all those who are interested in […]
READ MOREINTRODUCTION Whatever comes to life also has to die; it is no different in corporate practice either. A company which is an artificial person with the powers and rights of a living person can also die, and winding-up is the process by which a company is liquidated and dissolved, its assets are distributed in accordance with […]
READ MOREBy U. S. Odigbo Introduction Crypto-currency in Nigeria is one of the major off shoots of the Technology wave that has changed the Nigerian business landscape. Advancement in technology has seen the birth of crypto-currency as a major consideration in both the tech and financial worlds. Crypto-currency is a type of digital currency in which a […]
READ MOREBy Abdullah Abdurrahman Esq & Amachundi A. David, Esq Introduction. Artificial Intelligence is not a myth. The Oxford Dictionary defines Artificial Intelligence as a computer system able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. This is why artificial intelligence has emerged in every area and subject which was considered exclusive to human intelligence. We humans refer […]
READ MOREeCommerce (also known as ‘electronic commerce’) refers to business conducted online. At one time, the term included only web businesses such as Amazon and Travelocity that transferred a real world paradigm – buying books or booking flights — to the Internet. But heading into the second decade of the 21st Century, practically all business is […]
READ MOREBusinesses interested in going green have many resources available to help them out. A famous frog once sang, “It’s not easy being green;” but today’s small businesses have many resources available to them on how to have a green business. You do not need to be large corporation to integrate green business practices. In fact, […]
READ MOREFor weeks, the plight of more than 200 Nigerian girls kidnapped and trafficked by Islamist terrorists drew little attention internationally. A Nigerian lawyer’s tweet marked the starting point of a now global campaign. Michelle Obama, Holding a #BringBackOurGirls sign Casual news readers could be excused for assuming it was just last week when the now […]
READ MOREWhat Does an Executor Do? Settling an estate, in or out of probate court. It’s both an honor and a burden to serve as someone’s executor. An executor is entrusted with responsibility for winding up someone’s earthly affairs — a big or little task, depending on the situation. Essentially, an executor is charged with protecting […]
READ MORETo collect unemployment benefits, you must be out of work through no fault of your own. Workers who are laid off for economic reasons — due to a plant closing, a reduction-in-force (RIF), or because of lack of work, for example — are eligible for unemployment benefits. But employees who are fired are not always […]
READ MOREMost people know that laws exist to protect employees from discrimination and harassment. However, many don’t know these laws also protect employees from retaliation. That means employers cannot punish employees for making discrimination or harassment complaints or participating in workplace investigations. And punishment doesn’t just mean firing or demotion: It can include other negative employment […]
READ MOREA number of state and federal laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees and applicants based on age. This means that although stereotypes about older people abound in our culture, employers are not allowed to rely on them when making workplace decisions. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, […]
READ MOREMost people know they need one, but aren’t sure how to write a will. The first decision you’ll need to make is whether to write your will yourself. Most people can write a simple will without a lawyer, but some situations require professional help. How to Write a Will Yourself If you decide to write […]
READ MOREContracts: The Basics What goes into a legally binding agreement? Contracts are legally binding agreements, and they pervade almost every aspect of our personal and business lives. If you own or manage a business, you contend with contracts all the time in your dealings with employees, contractors, vendors, commercial landlords, banks, utilities, insurance companies, and, […]
READ MOREKnow how to document loans and equity investments in your business. When raising money for your business from through loans, equity investors, or gifts, it’s important to document what you’ve received. The form of documentation will vary depending on where the money is coming from. Unsecured Loans An unsecured loan is a loan you obtain […]
READ MOREAll you need is a clear agreement and mutual promises to exchange things of value. Lots of contracts are filled with mind-bending legal gibberish, but there’s no reason why this has to be true. For most contracts, legalese is not essential or even helpful. On the contrary, the agreements you’ll want to put into a […]
READ MORELiving trusts are probably the best-known way to avoid subjecting your family to the hassle and expense of probate court proceedings after your death. But there are many other good probate-avoidance techniques, which you can use in addition to or even instead of a living trust. What’s right for you and your family will depend […]
READ MOREInheriting property does not always bring out the best in family members. Many people, of course, handle everything smoothly, following a loved one’s instructions as much as they can and peacefully agreeing on the rest. But a death can raise long-dormant relationships issues and revive old jealousies and resentments. Probably the one element most likely to […]
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