Introduction In Nigeria, disputes between small contractors and state governments rarely end in favour of the contractor. Governments possess superior financial resources, institutional leverage, and the ability to delay disputes almost indefinitely. For many small businesses, challenging the government in court is viewed as an exercise in futility. This article examines one of the rare…
Introduction Social media has become part of everyday life. News, gossip, opinions, and sometimes outright falsehoods now travel faster online than they ever did offline. While these platforms make communication easier, they also raise an important question: who is responsible when harmful or false information is spread online? This question was recently addressed by the…
The 1999 Constitution Section 310 (1) Until the National Assembly or a House of Assembly has exercised its powers to initiate legislation in accordance with the provisions of section 51 or 93 of this Constitution, the Clerk or other staff of a legislative house shall be appointed, as respects each House of the National Assembly…
The 1999 Constitution Section 305 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the President may by instrument published in the Official -Gazette of the Government of the Federation issue a Proclamation of a state of emergency in the Federation or any part thereof. (The President of Nigeria can declare a State of Emergency in…
The 1999 Constitution Section 282 (1) A Customary Court of Appeal of a State shall exercise appellate and supervisory jurisdiction in civilproceedings involve questions of Customary law. (A Customary Court of Appeal of a State has the power to hear appeals and act in a supervisory role concerning civil matters which relate to questions about…
The 1999 Constitution Section 280 (1) There shall be for any State that requires it a Customary Court of Appeal for that State. (Every State in Nigeria that requires it will have a Customary Court of Appeal for that State.) Section 280 (2)(a) The Customary Court of Appeal of a State shall consist of –(a)…
The 1999 Constitution Section 277 (1) The sharia Court of Appeal of a State shall, in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by the law of the State, exercise such appellate and supervisory jurisdiction in civil proceedings involving questions of Islamic personal Law which the court is competent to decide…
The 1999 Constitution Section 275 (1) There shall be for any State that requires it a Sharia Court of Appeal for that State. (If a State in Nigeria requires a Sharia Court of Appeal for that State then one will be created in that State.) Section 275 (2)(a) The Sharia Court of Appeal of the…
The 1999 Constitution Section 272 (1) Subject to the provisions of section 251 and other provisions of this Constitution, the High Court of a State shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine any civil proceedings in which the existence or extent of a legal right, power, duty, liability, privilege, interest, obligation or claim is in…
The 1999 Constitution Section 270 (1) There shall be a High Court for each State of the Federation. (This section establishes a High Court for each State of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.) Section 270 (2)(a) The High Court of a State shall consist of –a Chief Judge of the State; and (Section 270 makes…
