The Use of Autonomous Weapons in Armed Conflict
By ADULOJU,Oluwatofunmi Isaac & Fawaz Gbolahan Haron Abstract In man’s continual attempts to more conveniently wage war, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and other forms of lethal autonomous weapons loom in the horizon. These weapons are not currently addressed in international law. However, based on the existing principles of international law, the legality of
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How to Write A Statement with The Police Upon Arrest
Ever wondered why Police officers often try to convince suspects to write a statement after which they come up with a bogus amount to secure bail or the threat of going to court after the statement is obtained? The suspect may have just incriminated him/herself. The effect of a written statement whether made extra judicially
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Validity of Virtual Marriage Ceremonies: The Nigerian Position
The deadly Coronavirus (Covid-19) has led to restrictions in public gatherings and events over the past weeks. As a means to curtail the spread of the virus, the Federal Government of Nigeria ordered a lockdown of activities (Except for few essential services) in some states in the country. It was observed that a number of
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Competition Law Developments in Africa
Competition law is continuing to gain traction in Africa, and it is also developing as countries update their competition legislation. We set out below some developments across Sub-Saharan Africa. New Competition Legislation Pursuant to the enactment of Angola’s Competition Act in 2018, Angola’s Competition Law Regulation was approved in October 2019. The Act prohibits
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Questions To Ask A Birth Injury Lawyer If You’ve Been Affected
Typically, having a baby can be one of the happiest events that can occur in a woman’s life. Women will do everything they can to ensure the welfare of their baby from the formation to delivery. However, you can’t take care of your own flesh and blood at all times, especially in cases when your
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Copyright Protection: Beyond Economic Rights
Intellectual property is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property and some countries recognize more than others. The well-known types are copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. The area of law which prevents others from copying or taking unfair advantage of the work
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A Pandemic and Patentee Rights in a Regime of Compulsory License
As much as the Corona Virus pandemic has continually claimed lives around the world, the quest to produce medication and machines to tackle this scourge has been ongoing. Advancement in science and technology has led researchers around the globe to commit themselves to developing vaccines that will prevent people from falling ill in the first
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COVID-19: Impact on the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry
Obsolete legal, fiscal and regulatory frameworks, uncertainty over pending laws, insecurity and bureaucratic inefficiency have all been identified as perennial challenges facing the Nigerian oil and gas industry (“the Industry”). The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and subsequent measures implemented to flatten the curve have resulted in disruptions of epic proportions – the Industry
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Oral Tenancy Agreements are Legal in Nigeria but not Advisable
The purpose of this article is to illuminate on some key aspects of tenancy agreements in general and the position of parties to an oral tenancy agreement in particular.
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Equity Crowdfunding in Nigeria
THE ISSUERS In simple terms, the issuer is the enterprise that seeks to raise capital through the Crowdfunding portal. A Crowdfund offering by an issuer can only be made on one portal and such offering shall not be open for more than 60 days. The Crowdfunding portal is tasked with the responsibility of setting a
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