TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN DORMANT BANK ACCOUNTS HELD BY INCORPORATED TRUSTEES: PRACTICABILITY OF THE LAW
Further to an extensive review of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Chapter 20, Laws of the Federation, 2004 (CAMA), the Companies and Allied Matters Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (CAMA Bill) was sponsored by Senator Abdullahi Yahaya, in a bid to enhance Nigeria’s business environment and bring Nigeria’s corporate law in line with
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2020 Marginal Field Bid Round: Preparation and Submission of Technical & Commercial Bids
On June 1st, the Department of Petroleum Resources flagged off the 2020 Marginal Field Bid Round. The Bid process is expected to last till December 31st 2020. The process commenced with the launch of an online portal and registration of interested Companies. According to Newspaper reports, over 600 companies submitted an expression of interest. By
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The Masterstroke of Olumide Akpata’s Election Reforms Committee – By Raymond Nkannebe
If there were any doubts about Mr. Olumide Akpata’s campaign promise of hitting the ground running from the first day of his administration, they were cleared last Friday, 28th August, 2020 as he took to the rostrum to deliver his inaugural address as the 30th President of the Nigerian Bar Association. By all accounts, it
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf – Inside the Misinterpretations of the CAMA Act 2020
A Rejoinder to “State Theft, Cronyism and Civil Right Violations: Inside the Hidden Horrors of the CAMA 2020 Bill” as featured on NewsWireNGR on 16th of August 2020. BY: Zikora Okwor-Wewan Introduction Imagine you woke up from a bad dream, only to find out that you are in another bad dream and then you wake
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When Should You Contact A Lawyer After A Car Accident?
If you sustained injuries in a car accident, you should know what to do and who to turn to for help. Thus, regardless of how big or small the collision is, it’s important to speak with a lawyer to make sure you protect your legal rights and get fair compensation for your injuries. Below are
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Online Sports Betting (Gambling): Who is the Regulatory Authority?
Introduction The linkage between gambling and sports has been extant for centuries and as technology grows so does the relationship. With the advent of online gambling, it has shifted from the high-street betting shops to online platforms that enable betting on sports events from any location and at any time. Online betting in Nigeria has
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Benefits of Hiring a Drunken Accident Lawyer for Injury Victims
If you have just been in a car accident and the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol, the best decision you can make is to speak with a knowledgeable drunk driving accident attorney. While you can represent yourself, hiring an experienced attorney significantly increases your chances of getting a fair settlement. Below are
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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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