Law

The adoption of the British Westminster System of Government at Independence in 1960 with a Republican upgraded status in 1966 makes a mockery of democratic ethics and ethos, which the Britain had relished for centuries. Nigeria’s democratic system of government as we knew and practiced it came crashing with the introduction of “Fellow Nigerians” in…

Conflicts across borderline communities are a common occurrence at all levels in Nigeria. Communities may experience a variety of conflicts, including intra-communal and inter-community conflicts. Many times, these conflicts have led to huge losses of life and property. Consequently, responsible governments seek appropriate mechanisms for effective management of border crises to reduce the effects on citizens. …

The head of Mali’s ruling junta has rescinded a decree appointing a colonel as interim prime minister, paving the way for Choguel Kokalla Maiga to return to the top job, officials said Sunday evening. Maiga, a civilian and political veteran appointed Prime Minister in June 2021, was forced to step aside in August after suffering…

Defendants in the case of an alleged fraudulent sale of land at Wasimi, Maryland have opted for out-of-court settlement after a Lagos High Court, Ikeja granted an enrolment order in the matter.  The case involved a Lagos based lawyer, Olajide Ajana, who had initially dragged the defendants to court over the said land transaction. The…

The Body of Attorneys General of the States of the Federation (BOAGS) has expressed displeasure over the Federal Government’s wrong distribution of funds derived from the Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMT Levy) to the Federal, state and local governments. The group said it is in disregard of constitutional and statutory provisions, stating that neither section…

Lagos State government has organised a policy review workshop to implement the Nigerian Startup Act (NSA2022) policies for the state’s growth. The workshop, held at Eko Innovation Centre, brought together startup founders, technology experts, innovators and enthusiasts to join the state government in domesticating the policies in the Act. The event led to the establishment…

An oil and gas exploration service company, GCA Energy Limited, has been exonerated of any wrongdoing, following the judgment of a Federal High Court, Lagos, which struck out a suit filed against three aides of former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over alleged N3.5billion Paris Loan scam. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had…

Sterling Law Centre has urged stakeholders to take action towards bridging economic and political inequality between men and women to end Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

The Centre for Legal Support and Inmate Rehabilitation (CELSIR) has commended Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s move to release 30 per cent of prison inmates nationwide, but canvassed policies that would ensure proper ...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has renewed its order directing the Federal Government and domestic airlines to maintain status quo in their suit concerning the establishment of a proposed national carrier called Nigeria Air.

For peaceful resolution of commercial disputes and other bilateral disagreements, the Federal Government has said arbitration must be embraced as a policy in the West Africa sub-region, especially in Nigeria.

Tell us about the AELEX yearly lecture and its objectives. The AELEX lecture series was pioneered after the creation of the Firm in 2004, to not only participate in the conversations surrounding the change in Africa, but to be leaders, shaping the course and discourse on these changes. It has always been our Firm’s