Constructive Dismissal in Employment Law
Sometimes, an employee that is deserving of summary dismissal is given a soft landing by being asked to resign instead. This may be for a variety of reasons, such as to save the employee the unfavorable consequences of a dismissal (as against voluntary resignation). What if such employee later sues the employer for ‘constructive dismissal’,
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Distilling the Mythical 5G And Covid-19
Technology in its core nature is dynamic and as it evolves the society develops. This tectonic change in technology transcends all sphere of human endeavor. The 20st Century ushered in unparalleled and renowned inventions in human history. Great inventions like the Airplane, Internet, Nuclear Power, Personal Computer, and Penicillin amongst others dazzled the society in
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Age Discrimination in the Nigerian Workplace
For most people who engage in formal education all the way from primary to tertiary institutions, the end game is to graduate, get a good job, add value to their organizations from what they have learnt and retire when the time is right. However, the reality of things is that only a handful of people
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Marital Rape in Nigeria – A Right Without a Remedy
The Incidence This is a narrative many of us may already be familiar with. It is a sad tale involving a married teenager, Salma Hassan, who happens to be 17 years old. You see, Salma Hassan confessed to killing her beloved husband in their home, Bauchi State. The dagger she used on his chest was
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Virtual Court Sittings – Investing in Technology
In July 2019, shortly before the annual vacation of courts in Nigeria, my firm received a brief from a distraught client. His case was that the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) had frozen all his bank accounts and taken over his assets. His matter was urgent, and he was desperate. The matter was slated
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What You Should Do if You Become a Victim of Surgical Errors
Surgeries and operations are not without risks. We really appreciate the dedication that the medical professionals put into their work. However, they can also make mistakes. Even the simple surgical procedures put the patient at risk, especially if the surgeon becomes careless. Surgical procedures can be performed on almost all parts of the body. Some
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Implications of the Finance Act 2019 on Petroleum Profit Tax in the Oil and Gas Industry
Introduction Oil serves as a major source of foreign exchange and income for countries with crude oil as one of their major natural resources. The economies of oil play important roles in the shaping of economic, political and foreign policies of nations. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) constitutes a powerful bloc in oil
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CBN’s Regulation on Instant (Inter-Bank) Electronic Funds Transfer Services in Nigeria
1.0 PREAMBLEIn exercise of the powers conferred on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) underSections 2(d), 33 (1)b) and 47(2) of the CBN Act 2007 to promote sound financialsystem in Nigeria, issue guidelines, facilitate the development of an efficient andeffective payments system in Nigeria, the CBN hereby issues the following rulesand regulations for the efficient
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Lawyard Spotlight: Afoma Ofodile (In-House Legal Counsel, General Electric)
Afoma Ofodile is a commercial lawyer with experience providing strategic legal advice to executive leadership teams across various industries. She has worked on structuring deals and negotiating complex contractual arrangements in the energy and aviation sectors alongside key players including project sponsors, lenders, aircraft lessors, airline operators and government regulators. She is currently an in-house
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Are Cigarettes Smokers Liable Under the NESREA (Establishment) Act, 2007?
Have you ever wondered if the air you breathe is clean? We have often heard of the phrase “smokers are liable to die young”, while this is true; it is quite disheartening that smokers are willing to put their lives in danger. But, what is more disturbing is putting the lives of people around them
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