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How to File a Case in Court in Nigeria: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
How to file a case in court in Nigeria explained in simple terms. Learn the steps involved, the documents you may need, court fees, service of processes, and what happens after filing.
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How to Set Up a Family Trust in Nigeria: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to set up a family trust in Nigeria, from identifying beneficiaries and appointing trustees to preparing the trust deed, registering Incorporated Trustees, funding the trust and managing family assets for future generations.
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Non-Service of Garnishee Order Nisi: Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in VITACHEM v. DSM SINOCHEM (2026)
The Supreme Court in VITACHEM (Nig) Ltd v DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd (2026) clarified the consequences of alleging non-service of a garnishee order nisi. The Court emphasized that allegations of non-service must be supported by clear affidavit evidence and cannot be raised through counsel’s argument.
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Change of Name Under Nigerian Law: Legal Effect on Rights, Identity, and Proceedings
Nigerian courts have consistently held that a change of name does not extinguish legal rights or invalidate legal proceedings. This article examines key decisions of the Court of Appeal on personal names, corporate identity, and electoral disputes.
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Extradition in Nigeria: What the Courts Require and Why
Extradition is the legal process through which one country surrenders a person to another country for prosecution or punishment. This article examines the Nigerian extradition framework, key statutory provisions, and important judicial decisions guiding extradition proceedings.
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Human Trafficking Offences in Nigeria: Key Legal Principles from Appellate Decisions
Human trafficking offences in Nigeria are primarily governed by the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2015. This article examines key appellate decisions explaining the elements of trafficking offences, including procurement, deceitful inducement, and exploitation.
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Insanity as a Defence in Nigerian Criminal Law
The defence of insanity is a complete defence in Nigerian criminal law where an accused person is incapable of understanding the nature or wrongfulness of their actions due to mental illness. This article examines the legal framework and key appellate decisions explaining how courts assess the insanity defence.
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The Illiterates Protection Act in Nigeria: Meaning, Requirements, and Key Court Decisions
Illiterates Protection Laws in Nigeria safeguard persons who cannot read or write from exploitation in written transactions. This article explains the statutory requirements, consequences of non-compliance, and key Nigerian court decisions interpreting the law.
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The Defence of Alibi in Nigerian Criminal Law: Meaning, Requirements and Key Court Decisions
The defence of alibi is a powerful criminal law defence where an accused person claims to have been elsewhere when the offence occurred. This article explains the meaning, legal requirements, burden of proof, and Nigerian court decisions on the defence of alibi.
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The Role and Authority of Notaries Public in Nigeria
A Notary Public plays an important role in authenticating documents, administering oaths, and certifying instruments for use in Nigeria and abroad. This article explains the powers, duties, appointment process, and legal limitations of Notaries Public under Nigerian law.
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The Law on Arrest of Judgment in Nigerian Courts
Arrest of judgment is a concept largely associated with criminal procedure and is generally unknown to Nigerian civil proceedings. This article examines the position of Nigerian courts on attempts to prevent the delivery of a reserved judgment.
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The Right to Peaceful Assembly and Association in Nigeria
Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution guarantees every Nigerian the right to peaceful assembly and association. This article explains the scope, limits, and judicial interpretation of the right to freedom of association in Nigeria.
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