The Supreme Court of Nigeria has clarified that a certificate of incorporation is not the only means of proving the legal personality of a company. This position was established in the case of SODEINDE v. WORLD MISSION AGENCY INC, where…
The Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has upheld the suspension of the former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, along with three other national officers of the party. Those affected by the decision…
The Court of Appeal of Nigeria has affirmed the conviction and sentencing of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Umar Mohammed, a Major-General, for offences involving the theft and misappropriation of company funds. In the Certified…
The Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court of Nigeria which restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples…
By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi SAN FCIArb (U.K) INTRODUCTION In today’s digital age, the concept of privacy has transcended traditional boundaries to include the vast scope of personal data stored, processed, and transmitted electronically. The proliferation of big data, artificial intelligence,…
The Nigerian Bar Association – Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) has announced the adoption of a new official logo as part of efforts to strengthen the Section’s institutional identity and brand within the legal profession. The announcement was made in…
The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released Notice No. 5, publishing the names of aspirants who have submitted their Letters of Expression of Interest to contest in the 2026 National Elections of the Nigerian Bar Association.…
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, February 27, 2026, ordered the remand of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, February 27, 2026 affirmed the decision of the trial Court and Court of Appeal that convicted and sentenced Senator Albert Bassey to seven years imprisonment and the restitution of the sum of N204m…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 27, 2026 arraigned Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, Ponfa Useni and General Jeremiah Useni (now deceased) before Justice C.N. Oji. Of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama,…
The Nigerian Bar Association has extended the Early Bird registration deadline for its 66th Annual General Conference (AGC 2026), giving members additional time to register at the discounted rate. In an official update issued by the AGC Planning Committee, the…
By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi SAN FCIArb (UK) Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals and geological materials from the earth. These include metals like gold, iron ore, and tin; industrial minerals such as limestone, gypsum, and talc; and hydrocarbons…