“Justice Garba Nabaruma played a significant role in shaping Nigeria’s jurisprudence”- Olumide Akpata
My deepest sympathies are with the entire Nigerian judiciary, particularly the Yobe State Judiciary, on the passing unto glory of the Chief Judge of Yobe State, Hon. Justice Garba Musa Nabaruma, who was reported to have died on 18th May 2020 after a prolonged illness. The service of the learned Chief Judge to the Judiciary
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“The Bar has Lost a Distinguished Practitioner” – Olumide Akpata Mourns HRH Lady Christy Anagende
Senior Partner at Templars and immediate past Chairman of the NBA Section on Business Law has expressed sadness over the demise of Her Royal Highness, Lady Christy Anagende. In a statement issued this morning, he said “I express my heartfelt sympathies over the loss of a respected legal practitioner, active member of NBA Makurdi Branch and
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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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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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UNCTAD Hails Nigeria on Consumer Protection during Pandemic
FCCPC RELEASE UNCTAD HAILS NIGERIA ON CONSUMER PROTECTION DURING PANDEMIC Thursday, May 14, 2020: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has commended Nigeria for taking proactive and effective action against price gouging and other anti-consumer activities during the ongoing global Coronavirus pandemic. The global body gave the thumbs-up during its recent webinar
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Dele Adesina, SAN: Praise Singing is a Hard Job | Adeboye ‘Seye Thompson
Asese tun seti a ba se yi tan, a o se mi siasese tun se (There would always be a repeat.After this, you will have another eventThere would always be a repeat.) Pardon my crude translation of this Yoruba proverb but it was the best I could come up with in the circumstances. A major
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Mrs. Akodu: The Loss of an Exemplary Legal Practitioner- by Dele Adesina SAN
My Colleagues and I at Dele Adesina LP express our condolences to our Learned Silk and former President of Nigerian Bar Association, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN; the Chambers of Olisa Agbakoba Legal (O.A.L.); the members of Akodu Family and Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch over the death of Mrs. Bisi Akodu. Mrs. Bisi Akodu, the
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The African Law Firm Strategic Growth Conference 2020 Virtual Conference: Dele Adesina SAN is Truly Determined to Secure the Future of the Bar
It is no longer news that ESQ Practical Academy organized a virtual conference on the 28th April 2020 and Deacon Dele Adesina SAN who believes the future of the Nigerian Bar lies in Young Lawyers, sponsored several old and young lawyers out of his magnanimity to benefit from this conference, particularly the interesting segment of
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Copyright Protection: Beyond Economic Rights
Intellectual property is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property and some countries recognize more than others. The well-known types are copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. The area of law which prevents others from copying or taking unfair advantage of the work
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Bahd, Baddo, Baddest: Good Souls still Exist
The music industry has become one of the mostthriving industries in Nigeria and this has grown in leaps and bounds since the turn of the century. Many artists have graced the scene inclusive of a certain David Adeleke (Davido) who has shown that he has come to stay. Beyond his reputation of ’30 billion for
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