“LAWBREED” Introduces Products to Enhance Legal Practice
LAWBREED is Here to Add Value to Your Legal Practice with the following products: 1) Supreme Court Reports ( S.C)..This is the authorized law report of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from 1972 till date .We all know how valuable Precedents of the final court is to our practice.Every edition ( including the reprint editions)
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*“WE HAVE NOT SEEN ANY DEMONSTRATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED FOR THE ELECTIONS”- AKPATA EXPRESSES CONCERN TO ECNBA OVER UPCOMING ELECTIONS
With the National elections of the NBA only 10 days away, frontline Presidential candidate in the elections, Olumide Akpata, has written the Electoral Committee of the NBA on the problems of disenfranchisement of voters and the possible manipulation of the forthcoming elections. Our correspondents understand that the letter was sent to the Electoral Committee in
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George Etomi & Partners Hosts Webinar on Adopting a Workable PPP structure in the Healthcare Sector
The GEPLAW Webinar Series has been organised by George Etomi & Partners (GEP) and GEPLAW Consults in partnership with First Cardiology Consultants in line with GEP’s initiative to deliver a series of Webinars which will tackle and proffer solutions to pressing issues which affect Nigeria and it’s citizenry as a whole. This Webinar has come
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Freedom of Expression Vs. Online Defamation
One of the most fundamental and inalienable rights of man is the right to Freedom of Expression. This right guarantees that one can express oneself in any way one deems fit. This right is enshrined copiously in S.39 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended. The mode of expressing oneself
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ECNBA Warns NBA Presidential Candidates Against Attending Platform Nigeria’s Interactive Sessions
Presidential candidates of the forthcoming NBA Presidential Elections have been warned by the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA), against participating in a series of interactive sessions organised by The Platform Nigeria, a public interest outreach of a popular church in Nigeria. The sessions were scheduled to hold on Sunday, July 19, 2020.
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Day One Highlights: The NBA-SBL 1st E-Conference & 14th Annual Conference Commences with a Bang!
The 14th annual e-conference themed ‘Business Unusual’ began with an opening remark by the CPC Chairman – Ozofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia and was declared open by Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria. Remarks were also given by Seni Adio, SAN, Chairman NBASBL, Paul Usoro, SAN President, NBA; goodwill messages by H.E Babajide Sanwo-Olu, H.E Seyi Makinde; and
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Update on Proposed Debate for NBA Candidates
18th July 2020 Dear Colleagues, RE: YOUNG LAWYERS’ FORUM (“YLF”) DEBATE FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (“NBA”) You will recall that on 10 July 2020, the Young Lawyers Forum (“YLF”) of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”) made public its intention to host the first ever NBA Presidential Debate
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New Updates as SEC Proposes New Rules on CIS and Sundry Amendments for Exposure
The Security and Exchanges Commission, in a recent report, has proposed new rules on Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) and Sundry Amendments for Exposure. In a document issued by the commission, it proposed changes on General Rules for Collective Investment Schemes (CIS), the Annual Supervision Fees for Collective Investment Schemes and on Payment of Administrative Charges
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FIRS Introduces Circular to Aid Implementation of VAT Amendments
On the 29th of April 2020, the FIRS released a publication on the recent changes in line with the Finance Act 2020, the purpose of which was to clarify, explain and guide taxpayers and tax practitioners as any circular formerly released circular which is inconsistent with the current provision is to be updated and replaced.
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MIRANDA RIGHTS IN NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE
Abstract This research paper explores the caution given by a law enforcement officer before the interrogation of the suspect. It examines statute laws and judicial precedents on the subject vis-a-vis the current practice of law enforcement agencies in Nigeria. It further explains the benefits and detriments involved in cautioning the suspect prior to interrogation. Its
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