Introduction For many Nigerians, the annual renewal of a tenancy has become less of a routine transaction and more of […]
ARBITRARY RENT HIKES IN NIGERIA: WHEN CAN A LANDLORD INCREASE YOUR RENT?
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FREEZING BANK ACCOUNTS IN NIGERIA: EXAMINING EMERGING JUDICIAL TRENDS, LEGAL BOUNDARIES, AND RELATED MATTERS
INTRODUCTION The freezing of bank accounts remains a contentious issue in Nigeria’s banking sector, raising recurring disputes between financial institutions […]
WITHOUT PREJUDICE: THE SHIELD OF AMICABLE SETTLEMENT.
INTRODUCTION The phrase “without prejudice” is a vital safeguard in Nigerian civil practice, designed to encourage parties to negotiate settlements […]
The Role of the Tribunal Registrar in International Arbitration
An overview of appointment, duties, limits, and the modern virtual hearing Introduction In the modern practice of international commercial arbitration, […]
PRIVITY OF CONTRACT: THE FOUNDATION OF CONTRACTUAL CERTAINTY IN NIGERIAN JURISPRUDENCE
INTRODUCTION “The doctrine of privity of contract is that only the parties to a contract can sue or be sued […]
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE NDPC ACT (NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2023) AND THE GAID 2025 PRINCIPLES IN RELATION TO COURT JURISDICTION
Introduction The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDPA), enacted on 12 June 2023, establishes a comprehensive framework for the protection […]
THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF BUYER/SELLER IN CIF AND FOB CONTRACTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION Industrial revolution that took place in the global north in the 19th century and the upsurge of globalization indices […]
ARBITRATION CANNOT STALL INSOLVENCY:
The Privy Council Confirms in Sian v Halimeda [2024] UKPC 16 Introduction In my earlier article, “Can An Ongoing Arbitration […]
UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL BARRIERS IN CROSS BORDER E-COMMERCE
Introduction The digital economy has erased many traditional barriers to trade, allowing even small businesses to access global markets with […]
THIRD-PARTY LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION FUNDING IN NIGERIA: PRACTICAL BARRIERS FOR LOCAL CLAIMANTS POST-ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION ACT 2023.
Third party funding has evolved into a prevalent practice in leading jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and the United […]