The Digitalization of Advance Tax Rulings: The use of machine learning to improve the ease of doing business, preventing avoidable litigation and ensuring better policy decisions.
By Chiedozie Kelechi Ogbu and Eze Kenechukwu. Introduction The need for an advanced tax ruling may arise where there is an uncertainty as to the correct application or interpretation of tax law to a set of facts. In such cases, the tax payer can apply to the tax authority for an interpretation of the statute
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6 Kinds of Legal Cases To Avoid Taking To Court.
By Nonyerem Ibiam. Lawyers have to accept cases from their clients and represent them to the best of their abilities. However, some cases bring nothing but tears, sweat, and trouble for the lawyer, especially when taken to court. Learning to spot these harmful and problematic cases will help you build a successful legal career. Successful
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Fighting Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea by the Federal Government: Challenges and the Way Forward
The Gulf of Guinea is strategically important for shipping and piracy in the area remains of great concern to countries in West and Central Africa, with the worst affected countries being Nigeria, Togo, and Ivory Coast. This is according to the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWA). The potential for high
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How Are Personal Injury Cases Handled In Court?
Dealing with a personal injury case is never easy, especially if it has to go to court due to failed settlement negotiations. This legal process of filing a case in court is the personal injury lawsuit claim. It’s a civil action that occurs when a person suffers from injuries from an accident, and someone else
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Option Agreements: A requisite tool for stakeholders in the film industry
By: Mukhtar Mustapha Nollywood is well known as the second largest film industry globally, in relation to the number of movies produced. In recent years, there has been a steady increase in foreign investment in the Nigerian film industry. In 2019, Canal plus, A French media company, acquired Nigerian ROK film studio from Irokotv. Three
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Value of the Weapon in Prosecution of Alleged Robbery: Review of Supreme Court’s Decision in Ibrahim v. COP by Moruff Balogun
IBRAHIM V. C. O. P: On whether prosecution must tender weapon of alleged robbery. An insight into the Supreme Court decision therein. Citation: [2020]15 NWLR PT.1746 PG. 122. Courtsey: Moruff O. Balogun Esq. Summary of facts: On 23/10/2007, PWI was driving a taxi, a Toyota Starlet, red in color with Registration Number BC 425 RBC
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When Should You Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
Dealing with a team of professional lawyers from your car insurance company after you are met with an unfortunate car accident is not easy to deal with. Without a wide array of knowledge, experience, and proper awareness of your legal claim, you will be at their mercy regarding the fate of your claim. So, it
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An Overview of the Electronic Banking System in Nigeria: Challenges and the way forward.
Introduction The Nigerian banking system is one that has experienced a drastic change. Prior to this time, we had in place a manual banking system which occasioned much hardship on individuals. A notable example is an instance where an individual’s presence was of high essence before a transaction could be completed and amongst other challenges.
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Raising Fresh Cause of Action: One Limit of a Counter-claim
Introduction Litigation is one of the core ways of resolving disputes across the world. It is often referred to as the last resort in the conflict resolution process. The process of litigation involves the parties submitting themselves to a Court with requisite jurisdiction to entertain their disputes upon an action commenced by one of them.
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An Examination of the Demerits of the Plea of Allocutus: Nigeria in Context.
Introduction Upon the trial and subsequent conviction of an accused person in every criminal trial, the legal practitioner representing the accused person may rise to solicit for a reduction in the number of years of punishment meted on the accused by the trial Judge. This plea usually made by the lawyer of the accused person
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