Introduction Workplace injury claims against multinational corporations rarely favour employees. Power, wealth, and legal resources, either combined or individually, often tilt the balance toward the employer. Yet, every so often, a case emerges that defies this pattern. One such case is Ilesanmi Temokun v. Nestlé Nigeria PLC & Mary Bolajoko Consultancy Services Ltd (NICN/IB/29/2022). A…
Introduction On January 1, 2026, the New Tax Act signed into law on 26 June 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will take effect. Since 3 October 2025, when this law was introduced to the National Assembly as a bill, there have been several conversations about the contents of the new tax bill and the…
Introduction Knowledge guides our actions and oftentimes, the absence of it does same with varying consequences. A prime example of this is the committal of several offences by juveniles on the ground that minors cannot be arrested and prosecuted. There have been cases, like the #EndBadGovernance protests, where minors were arrested and charged, sparking debate…
A Legal analysis of the Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023 – Abubakar Marshal v. Directorate of Road Traffic Services & Ors and its affirmation on appeal Introduction The relationship between Nigerian motorists and traffic enforcement agencies has long been uneasy, often marked by uncertainty about the scope of official powers and the rights of road users. Among…
Introduction On the 25th of October, the Nigerian X (formerly called Twitter) space went wild when news of a father allegedly defiling his two daughters aged five and three years respectively hit the platform. The man, Mr. Okonkwo Ozioma was arrested by the Police on the day the news went viral and at a time…
Introduction Taxes are a necessary part of society and have been around for centuries. Recently after the introduction of the Nigerian Tax Act, 2025, there has been a lot of information on the media space regarding the benefits of converting a Business Name to a Limited Liability Company to avoid paying excess tax. In fact,…
Introduction On October 31, 2025, Donald J. Trump, the current President of the United States, announced in a press conference aboard Air Force One his decision to place Nigeria on the United States’ list of countries of particular concern in response to what he perceives to be an ongoing genocide of the Nigerian Christian population….
Introduction Starting a new business is exciting with fresh ideas and new opportunities ready to explore. However, while innovation and strategy drive success, the true foundation of a lasting business is often less exciting, being the legal aspects which includes the relatively new Startup Act, 2022. Your business is like a house, only with proper…
Introduction Hearsay evidence has long been regarded with skepticism in legal proceedings due to concerns about its reliability and fairness. Under Nigerian law, the general rule is that hearsay evidence is inadmissible. However, this principle is not absolute. Various statutory provisions and judicial precedents recognize exceptions that permit hearsay evidence in specific circumstances. This article…
Introduction The emergence and proliferation of social media has given a lot of persons from different demographic a platform to express an unfettered right to expression which may or may not lead to defamation. People are able to share their opinions which may be based on unconfirmed information and by doing so, spread possibly untrue…
