Civil Liabilities of Kidnappers in Nigeria
The primary responsibility of the government is to provide for the security of lives and property as provided in section 14 (2) (b) of the 1999 constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. Sadly, the achievement of this primary purpose of the government seems to be a mirage. The country is just on reverse gear because
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The Mental Health of Health Care Workers as Front Liners in This Pandemic
From normal shifts with limited patients to longer shifts with little breaks to ever-increasing patients battling a new virus with limited medical and protection supplies to effectively administer treatment. This amounts to pressure on the global health care workforce i.e. the potentially overwhelming burden of illness that stresses the health care capacity. As a nurse
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A REFORMATORY APPROACH TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION: The importance of criminal justice to the smooth running of any society cannot be overemphasized. Indeed an effective criminal justice system is regarded by many as fundamental to the maintenance of law and order. However, the Nigerian criminal justice system is not only dysfunctional it is also outdated and absolutely not fit for purpose.
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YLF Arbitration Challenge Frequently Asked Questions
20 August, 2020 YLF Arbitration Challenge Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the NBA-YLF Arbitration Challenge all about?A: The Arbitration Challenge, which is the first of its kind competition in Nigeria, aimed at stimulating the practice of international commercial dispute resolution mechanisms among young lawyers, with a focus on the role of legal practitioners in
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5th August 2020 Dear Colleagues, YOUNG LAWYERS’ FORUM (“YLF”) PRESENTS: 2020 NBA – YLF ARBITRATIONCHALLENGE The Young Lawyers Forum (“YLF”) of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”) is set to host the maiden edition of the NBA-YLF Arbitration Challenge (“Arbitration Challenge”) for young lawyers in Nigeria. The Arbitration Challenge, which is the first of its kind
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Call for Article Submissions for the Maiden Edition of the Olumuyiwa Olatokunbo Olowokure Essay Competition
Lawyers of no more than five (5) years post-call are invited to submit entries for the maiden edition of the Olumuyiwa Olatokunbo Olowokure Essay Competition. The essay competition is being organised in memory of the late Olumuyiwa Olatokunbo Olowokure Esq., who tragically passed away on the 18th of March 2019. Olumuyiwa Olatokunbo Olowokure, was a
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NBA Annual General Conference: Paul Usoro Writes Nigerian Governors’ Forum on Dis-Invitation of El-Rufai
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro, has written to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, apologizing for the dis-invitation of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, on his dis-invitation as a speaker at the upcoming NBA Annual General Conference. The content of the letter reads: 21 August 2020 Mr. Asishana OkauruDirector GeneralNigerian Governors’ Forum51
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POST-JUDGMENT INTERESTS IN NIGERIA
Introduction It is common knowledge that the Nigerian Courts will not award a relief that was not expressly claimed by a party at trial because the Courts are prevented from doling out unsolicited gifts like Father Christmas. However, it appears that many companies are unaware of an exception to this rule, which exists in the
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Corporate and Commercial Business Meet: The New Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, 7th of August 2020 in Abuja assented to the Companies and Allied Matters Bill, 2020 recently passed by the National Assembly. The new Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) is Nigeria’s most central and significant business legislation in three decades that affects the corporate and commercial business industry environment in
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J.K Gadzama LLP Makes Press Release, Reiterates Founding Principal Partner’s Commitment to Upholding Sacred Ethical Tenets of the Profession
PRESS RELEASE Our attention has been drawn to a series of reports in the media regarding some rather vexatious allegations levelled against our Founding Principal Partner by one Onyechi Egwuonwu, Esq. Although the misguided allegations are very much deserving of an adequate response, the matter is currently sub judice, i.e., pending before the court. Suffice
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