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Nov 29, 2018
Sports Law Tip
Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the highest paid footballers in the world, their skills and contracts made this possible.
As a professional footballer or manager, ensuring the contract represents the best interest and value of the talent is essential to a successful career.
Here are a few terms a football contract should adequately provide for -
1. Contract Period
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2. Players Obligations
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3.Compensation
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4. Advertising Activities
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5. Participation in other sports
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6. Doping
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7. Match Manipulation
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8. Transfer to another club.
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9.Right to termination
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10. Sports regulations; and
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11. Dispute Resolution
If you have any questions on football contracts or other forms of contracts. Send a Mail
#aoclegal #footballlaw #lawyer #nigerianlawyer #legalnaija #sportslaw #sportslawyer #football #soccer #messi #ronaldo #neymar
Nov 27, 2018
Carol Ajie’s Narcissistic Melodrama: Interrogating her Motive | Prince I. Nwafuru
It was Frank D. Roosevelt who once said that “self-interest is the enemy of true affection.” Granted that in politics, the popular view is that interest is the only thing that is permanent and there is always an element of self-interest lurking beneath the surface of every supposedly altruistic action, however, such personal agenda should not be advanced to the detriment of others. Thus, whilst you cannot fault a person for pursuing his or her own interest, it has however, been recognized even amongst political scientists and philosophers that such psychological egoism should always give way to the greater good of the people and voters have been urged to suppress their self-interest in favour of general interest. And I add, such suppression of self-interest is even more appealing under a regime of a man whose policy thrust is “Putting You First.”
Nov 26, 2018
IVF: Matters Arising: A Critique Of Evans V. United Kingdom |Emaediong ofonime akpan
1.0 Introduction
Few technologies arrive
unannounced and few remain unchanged overtime. The development of techniques to
facilitate the fertilization of human eggs or ova is no exception. The medical
sector has not been let off the hook of the technological wave that has blown
across nearly all sectors of human lives. While IVF is now recognized as an
acceptable medical technique to combat the surging problems of infertility, it
is still being considered relatively novel.
It is pertinent to not that the innovation of IVF has not met with the
same response like other medical intervention like; vaccines and the like.
Nov 25, 2018
NBA President, Paul Usoro SAN Reacts To The Kidnap Of A Member Of The Bar
Please find below the statement by the
Honourable President on the kidnap of Barrister Adeola Adebayo.
1. Our Ikole-Ekiti Branch Secretary, Adeola Adebayo,
was kidnapped on Saturday, 17 November 2018 at Erio, a small town in Ekiti
State and today, he spends his eighth day in captivity even though a ransom
amount was paid to his captorsfor his release last Thursday, 22 November
2018. Adeola was driving from Osogbo with his wife and parents where they
attended a social event when he was stopped and kidnapped.
Nov 24, 2018
Event: BNLF Welcomes Young Lawyers In Lagos
The British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) welcomes you to the Nigerian launch of its Junior Lawyers Division (JLD)
Wednesday, 5 December 2018 from 1:30 pm to 4.30pm
The Sun Heaven Hotel, Plot 8, Onikoyi Lane, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Join us for an afternoon of networking and light refreshments in the company of colleagues from the UK and Nigeria. Find out more about JLD and BNLF and future opportunities from the following speakers:
Opening Address by George Etomi, Founder & Principal Partner, George Etomi & Partners
Introduction to the British Nigeria Law Forum, activities in UK/Nigeria and how to join BNLF by Seye Aina, Chair, British Nigeria Law Forum
Information about BNLF Junior Lawyers Division, engaging with junior and aspiring lawyers in the UK and Nigeria and how to get involved by Aji Ayorinde, Co-Head, BNLF Junior Lawyers Division
Cross Border collaboration by Boma Ayomide Alabi OON, Founding Partner, Primera Africa Legal
Information on how to get involved in the Law Society's rule of Law and Human Rights programme by Lizzette Robleto de Howarth, International Programmes Manager, Law Society of England & Wales - opportunities
This event is by invitation only and is kindly sponsored by George Etomi & Partners
RSVP www.bnlf.org.uk
Nov 21, 2018
Right Of Adopted Child To Inheritance
This court decision holds that an adopted child has equal rights to share in the property of the adopted parents.
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Learn & Share
Case Law via @lawpavilion
#inheritance #discrimination #childcare #adoption #law #legal #nigerianlawyer #nigerianblogger #nigerianblawg #legalnaija #lawpavilion
Nov 20, 2018
TIMI, the AI Companion For Every Young Lawyer
@LawPavilion is raising the bar with a new App to ease the work of young Lawyers, particularly new wigs.
TIMI is Nigeria's First Artificial Intelligence Legal Assistant designed to assist lawyers with legal research, legal opinions, litigation, and legal drafting. With TIMI, a new wig will have access to the LawPavilion Electronic Law Reports, LPELR (online version); be able to chat with TIMI on Civil Procedure and litigation Rules and also get assistance on precedent Forms and Agreement Templates.
Imagine the possibilities if you could draft an originating process, a motion or any other court process, without getting stuck or confused, when you chat with TIMI; she can give you a step-by-step guide on how to go about filing or drafting those processes. Also, she provides notes with legal authorities, to support Civil procedure principles. This quick and easy access would definitely aid legal research and collation of relevant data to draft processes.
There is no other application that guides a young lawyer this way. Follow @lawpavilion and you may be the first person to meet Timi 🙂🚀.
Nov 19, 2018
Paul USoro; Keeping His Promises To The Bar
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believe that the NBA, at the national level, is in need of urgent and
far-reaching reforms if it must retain its relevance not only in the larger
society but even to its members. These reforms will at the minimum,
achieve four significant and immediate goals, to wit; (a) enhance efficiency in the operations of the
Association;
(b) engender confidence and trust amongst its
members (or, as some would say, win back the confidence and trust of members
who are disengaged);
(c) transform the NBA into a sustainable
institution; and
(d) increase the moral equity of the NBA to enable
it effectively influence required reforms in the justice subsector and remain a
respected watchdog of the society.
Paul
Usoro SAN
Reflections:
Institutional Reforms For The NBA (Part 1)
Nov 18, 2018
False Advertisement and Vulnerable Persons in Nigeria (2) | Akpan, Emaediong Ofonime
Flawed and
insignificant research propagated in advertisements amount to misleading
advertisements. In the same vein, where an advertisement, is based on flawed
and insignificant research or are contradicted by prevailing authority or
research section 43(a) of the Lanham Act
refers to such advertisements as false. In Alpo
Pet Foods v. Ralston Purina Co.[ii]
the claimant brought a claim of false advertising against Purina whose
adverts that its dog food was beneficial for dogs with canine hips dysplasia
demonstrating that the claims was supported by test results conducted by Purina
which showed that the methods used to conduct the tests were inadequate and the
results could therefore not support Purina's claims.
Disrespect for Orders of Courts: The Laker Airways Case and Some Lessons for Nigeria | Orji Uka
Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States of America can be accused of a number of things, but disrespect for, or disobedience of, orders of court is not one of them. A very recent case in point is the no love lost between him and CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent, Jim Acosta which came to a head last week during a feisty press conference held by Mr Trump after the November 2018 mid-term elections. The saga culminated in the revocation of Jim Acosta’s White House press pass for allegedly using inappropriate force to resist a White House intern’s attempt to take a microphone away from him.
Legislative Intervention On Police Reform In Nigeria By The 8th Assembly | Legalnaija
The 8th Senate led by Dr. Bukola Saraki is definitely stamping its legislative authority by not only out-doing its predecessor assemblies but also by introducing dynamic and much needed legislation for the growth and development of the nation. The list of over 200 Bills passed by the Senate can be viewed here.
However, one significant bill we would be tracking is The Bill for an Act to repeal the Police Act, 2004 and establish the Police Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 683).
Most certainly all Nigerians especially police officers agree that the Nigerian Police needs to be reformed as a matter of supreme urgency. Social Media calls with the hashtag #ReformNigerianPolice; #Reformsars and #Endsars have led to presidential executive orders on police reforms.
However, the 8th Assembly seeks to achieve more far reaching results by the #PoliceReformBill sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na’allah, (Kebbi South). The #PoliceReformBill came up for first reading on the 30th May, 2018 and second reading on the 10th July, 2018. While on 12th November, 2018; The Bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Police Affairs.
The Bill seeks to deliver the much needed legislative intervention required to amend the Nigerian Police Act; which has been in existence without any form of amendment since 1979. Most certainly the current law is out of date and not in line with current national realities.
Some of the strategic provisions of The Bill include an amendment to the functions of the police; where it provides that;
The functions of the #PoliceReformBill shall include:
I.Creating and establishing a functioning system that can easily detect crimes, apprehend offenders and effect proper punishment of perpetrators within its jurisdiction.
II.Creating a safer environment for Nigerian citizens using a new policing structure that will ensure the protection of the rights and freedom of Nigerians.
III.Make room for more collaboration between the police and citizens and communities they protect.
Other critical provisions of The Bill will also include provisions such as;
I.Prohibition of a Police Officer from being the prosecutor in any matter that said officer participated, this is to help promote justice and allow for a free and fair trial.
II.Prohibition and criminalization of drinking while on duty.
III.Establishing an authority responsible for the collection of complaints from Nigerian citizens against police officers, ensuring more competent service for the police.
IV.Ensuring that the police officers are held accountable for every action taken, particularly in the areas of arrest and detention of persons.
V.The Nigerian Police will no longer be referred to as the Nigerian Police Force.
VI.Provision of bail for any citizen arrested without a warrant, ensuring that such person are not allowed to be kept in detention for more than 24 hours without being charged to court.
Most certainly when this Bill becomes law it would lead to the growth in expertise and operations of the Nigerian Police.
Legalnaija
Photo Credit - Twitter.com/NGRSenate
Photo Credit - Twitter.com/NGRSenate
Style Focus: Mrs. Mfon Usoro
In focus today, is a very successful and amazing Nigerian lawyer who despite her conservative profession continues to appear with so much elegance, style and grace every time she attends a function.
Be it a gathering of friends, a state function, a board meeting, an annual conference, a legal proceeding or a formal dinner, Mfon Usoro oozes so much style, female lawyers need to learn the tricks from her.
Mrs Mfon Usoro, an internationally acclaimed expert in transport laws and project finance is the Managing Partner of the firm, Paul Usoro & Co.; her deep knowledge of transaction and commercial practice makes her highly recommended by both domestic and international organisations.
She leads the firm’s team in maritime, aviation, project finance and energy matters actively participating in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Under her supervision, the firm’s transaction team provides first-in-class legal advisory services to satisfied clients in the private and public sectors cutting across diverse areas.
She leads the firm’s team in maritime, aviation, project finance and energy matters actively participating in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Under her supervision, the firm’s transaction team provides first-in-class legal advisory services to satisfied clients in the private and public sectors cutting across diverse areas.
As a pioneer Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), she set the administrative landscape of the Agency in motion; in compliance with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act 2007.
Mrs. Mfon Usoro is happily married with an adoring family and her husband, Mr. Paul Usoro SAN is currently the President of the Nigerian Bar Association. We look forward to seeing her grace more events in her usual elegant fashion.
See more photos below -
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Nov 16, 2018
Dear property investor,
Dear property investor, under the Registration of Title system, anyone who has rights in landed property, either as owner or mortgagor must register their rights with the land registry. .
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This allows a purchaser to discover from a mere inspection of the register whether the vendor has the power to sell the land and whether or not there are interests on the land that may be investigated.
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The property register contains detailed description and gives other information of the property that is registered while the proprietorship register contains the name, address, and description of the registered owner of the property. It also contains cautions, inhibitions and restrictions affecting the right of the proprietor to dispose the title.
When buying property it is important you do the following:
i. Inspect the property with the vendor to ensure that is what you agreed on.
ii. Insist on collecting a copy of the land certificate from the vendor. The land certificate contains the particulars by which the property will be identified at the lands registry.
iii. Employ the services of a lawyer who would investigate at the land registry whether the purchaser has the power to sell the property.
Do you have any questions? Send a DM #property #propertylawyer #law #nigerianlawyer #legalnaija #AO&Co.
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This allows a purchaser to discover from a mere inspection of the register whether the vendor has the power to sell the land and whether or not there are interests on the land that may be investigated.
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The property register contains detailed description and gives other information of the property that is registered while the proprietorship register contains the name, address, and description of the registered owner of the property. It also contains cautions, inhibitions and restrictions affecting the right of the proprietor to dispose the title.
When buying property it is important you do the following:
i. Inspect the property with the vendor to ensure that is what you agreed on.
ii. Insist on collecting a copy of the land certificate from the vendor. The land certificate contains the particulars by which the property will be identified at the lands registry.
iii. Employ the services of a lawyer who would investigate at the land registry whether the purchaser has the power to sell the property.
Do you have any questions? Send a DM #property #propertylawyer #law #nigerianlawyer #legalnaija #AO&Co.
Nov 15, 2018
Ways Of Promoting Collaboration Between Employers and Members of Staff | Legalnaija
In order to achieve company goals, it is
paramount for employers to effectively communicate their vision to employees.
Also, important is the provision of welfare to employees, for this seeks to
encourage employee output and wok delivery. To achieve the above, it is
important there exists a forum that
encourages collaboration between workers and employees. In this post, I will be
considering 2 platforms of promoting and fostering a collaborative environment
between employers and employees. Both are Trade Unions and Joint Consultative
Forums.
Nov 13, 2018
False Advertisement and Vulnerable Persons in Nigeria (1) |Akpan, Emaediong Ofonime
False advertisement[ii]
is any advertising or promotion that misrepresents the nature, characteristics,
qualities or geographic origin of goods, services or commercial
activities. An advert that is false
contains false statement of fact about the advertiser's product or another
person's goods, services, or commercial activity. Such advert deceives and has
the potential to deceive a substantial portion of its targeted audience. The
deception in the advert is also likely to influence the purchasing decisions of
its audience. False adverts contain statements that either results in or is
likely to result in injury to the consumer.
Nov 12, 2018
Proliferation of Arms - Insecurity to Lives and Property | Paul Usoro SAN
Dear Sir/Ma,
1. Barely a week ago,
precisely on Sunday, 04 November 2018, hoodlums rained bullet shots at the car
of the past Chairman of Auchi Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”),
Mr. A A Atemoagbo, along Auchi-Benin Road, near Ehor, in Edo State, in an
attempt to halt him. Mr. Atemoagbo survived the attack, albeit with
injuries and greatly traumatized, but not so, his wife, Joan, who was killed by
the assassins’ bullets. Mr. Atemoagbo was returning from a Convention of
the Jehovah’s Witnesses that held in Benin and, in his Honda CRV car were his
wife, their young child and one other passenger. Mr. Atemoagbo’s car was
indeed stopped by the hoodlums and he was kidnapped and only released days
later after the payment of the specified ransom amount.
Nov 11, 2018
Legalnaija Law Tip
Dear Employer, are you satisfying your obligations to your employees?
#employmentlaw #legalnaija #law #legal #blawg #blog #learn #nigerianlawyer #employee #employer
Nov 10, 2018
IP Protection For Artists
Dear Artist👩🎨 After putting so much effort into your beautiful piece of art, it is essential that you protect your masterpiece by ensuring you register for copyright protection.
Copyright law protects the creative expression of Ideas. Any creative work that has been fixed in a tangible medium of expression, such as paper, software, or film, and that can be reproduced or otherwise communicated exactly is automatically protected by copyright law. Examples include art, songs, movies and writings. The digital world is boundless and to protect a copyright, an artist may have to use digital watermarks on their creations and put up a copyright notice on the web page where your work is displayed.
Do you have any questions on how to register for a copyright? Send us a mail.
Copyright law protects the creative expression of Ideas. Any creative work that has been fixed in a tangible medium of expression, such as paper, software, or film, and that can be reproduced or otherwise communicated exactly is automatically protected by copyright law. Examples include art, songs, movies and writings. The digital world is boundless and to protect a copyright, an artist may have to use digital watermarks on their creations and put up a copyright notice on the web page where your work is displayed.
Do you have any questions on how to register for a copyright? Send us a mail.
#copyright #art #intellectualproperty #paintings #photography #artist #artistsofinstagram #creatives #artwork #artlovers #artx #artxlagos2018 #nigerianlawyers #artlawyer #nigerianart #royalvisitnigeria
Nov 9, 2018
How To Catch A Judgment Debtor
When a court gives monetary judgment in favour of a creditor, an avenue to ensure the money is recovered is through the process of a garnishee proceedings.
This is a judicial process whereby a judgment creditor can recover such debt owed to the judgment debtor. For instance, if Mr. A gets a judgment against Mr. B, Mr. A can ask the court to help collect Mr B's money from Mr C (a bank) who in turn owes Mr. B money.
Usually Mr C in this scenario can be Mr B's bankers. If you ask any further questions on this topic, kindly send a DM or mail.
#law #legal #corporatelaw #garnishee #commerciallaw #blog #blawg #nigerianlawyer #lagoslawyer #nigerianblawg #debt #debtrecovery
IP ABC—Does a database enjoy copyright protection in Nigeria?
Question
My name is Yakubu Jang, an investment advisor and consultant in
Nigeria. I publish a monthly investment e-newsletter The Yaks Investment.
The Yaks Investment publishes up-to-date information on incentives in
Nigeria available to investors. Apart from that, what our subscribers find most
valuable about the newsletter is access to our comprehensive and up-to-date
database of Agrotech & Fintech Businesses and Venture Capitalists in
Nigeria. This database is accessible through a URL link which directs readers
to the page where the database is electronically stored. In over 3 years, this
database has greatly made The Yaks Investment newsletter become well
known amongst both local and international private-equity investors with an eye
on the Nigerian market.
Create Your Future Workshop Friday Giveaway
We are giving 5 young lawyers the opportunity to attend the CREATE YOUR FUTURE WORKSHOP organized by GreySage Consulting.
Each young lawyer will learn -
1. How to build a Community that supports your law practice;
2. What you must do before starting a practice in Nigeria;
3. How to cultivate a Personal Brand that supports your career and;
4. How Nigerian lawyers can leverage content in a digital world.
To be one of the 5 lucky winners -
A) You must be following @Legalnaija on Facebook; Twitter & Instagram
B) You must show a commitment to attend the event; and
C) post a comment telling us why you deserve to be one of the 5 lucky young lawyers. The comments with the highest likes win
Don't miss this opportunity to grow your legal career👌🤗👍
Nov 8, 2018
Study UK Exhibition, Lagos - December 2018
Are
you considering an international education? Are you thinking of getting an MBA,
undergraduate or postgraduate international degree?
Do
you live in Nigeria's Southwest region? Yes?
Join
us in November 2018 as the British Council in Nigeria invites you to the second
edition of the Study UK Exhibition.
The
details for this November/December batch of exhibitions are as follows:
1. Uyo - 27 November 2018 at Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort (formerly Le Meridien Hotel). 9.00am to 4.00pm
1. Uyo - 27 November 2018 at Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort (formerly Le Meridien Hotel). 9.00am to 4.00pm
2. Abuja - 29 November 2018 at Sheraton Abuja Hotel, 9.00am to 6.00pm
3. Lagos - 01 December 2018 at The Zone Tech Park, Gbagada Expressway, beside UPS office, Gbagada, Lagos, 9.00am to 6.00pm
The UK is a top study destination with world-class institutions. Three of the
top ten universities in the world is UK institutions. The UK is also home to
many high-quality further education colleges and boarding schools. Whatever
your level of study, the UK offers you a multicultural learning environment
with rich traditions and beautiful cities and countrysides.
Prepare
for a great future by joining representatives of UK institutions in Lagos
this December. Get first-hand guidance and information about courses, fees and
scholarships.
To
register log on to the British
Council NG.
Nov 7, 2018
Advertisers Liability in Nigeria and the Eco-Contort Principle | Akpan, Emaediong Ofonime
1.0 Introduction
The first victim of advertisement suffered the lack of redress solely
because the liability regime in existence was heavily laden with the caveat ‘buyer beware.’ This caveat reads
thus; ‘….but the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden…….God
has said you shall not eat it, neither shall you touch it …’ [ii] This caveat may be said to have
allowed the advertiser act with reckless abandon, transferring in whole, the
liability of his actions on the consumer’s inability to adhere to warnings. It
leaves out the question of the consumer’s ability to understand such warning
and re-enforces the advertiser as king who has usurped the powers of the
consumer.
Nov 4, 2018
Here Are 7 Reasons Why Young Lawyers Must Attend the ‘CREATE YOUR FUTURE’ Workshop – GreySage Consulting
As the legal profession welcomes an influx of new starry-eyed wigs estimated at about 4,000 every year, their chances of securing juicy opportunities in existing law firms are few and far between. The labour shortfall in addition to the worrisome number of disillusionment among young lawyers is a burden that GreySage Consulting, a Lagos-based legal seeks to bear.
With hands on approach, GreySage Consulting has teamed up with experienced and dynamic attorney, Akinyemi Ayinoluwa, for exclusive an session with young lawyers. The session is scheduled for December 7th, 2018, in Ikeja, Lagos.
Willing participants will leverage an opportunity to learn to create career enhancing tips. With keen understanding of the dynamics of the terrain as a professional who has continued to make a huge impact, Akinyemi will beam his lazer on four important topics areas:
1. How to build a Community that supports your law practice;
2. What you must do before starting a practice in Nigeria;
3. How to cultivate a Personal Brand that supports your career and;
4. How Nigerian lawyers can leverage content in a digital world.
Akinyemi, having studied industry trends and the effects of globalization, revealed 7 reasons why young lawyers must attend this workshop;
1. Participants will get the right information to help plan the next 2 - 3 years of their professional life.
2. Participants will be assigned a step-by-step guide of what to do to advance secure and rapid professional development.
3. Attendees will be given assigned time-bound tasks to apply all that was thought at the seminar.
4. Immediately after the workshop, all attendees will be housed in an exclusive mentorship program for a month.
5. All attendees will get the rare chance to brush up their skills and knowledge on the latest trends in the legal profession. The knowledge gained will help them leapfrog over and above their peers.
6. Attendees will be thought the value of building a powerful network.
7. Attendees will be acquainted with entrepreneurial skill set, a Do-It-Yourself approach to career development, and creating a prosperous and fulfilling work life.
To book a spot, at a ridiculously affordable fee, click on the link below, or send an email to greysagelaw@gmail.com or call +2349098028375.
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About GreySage Consulting
GreySage Consulting Ltd. is a new consulting company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm is dedicated to empowering practitioners in the Creative and Legal industry, via trainings, seminars, advisory services, industry-specific events, mentorship, and Network events.
Nov 2, 2018
Love Your Lawyer Day 2018
The collage is not enough to fit everyone into as there are so many lawyers who do such amazing jobs and our finest regards go to all of them.
Why not send a shoutout to your lawyer right now as well + can you name all the lawyers in the pic 🙂😀.. Goodluck and never forget #lawyersrock
#loveyourlawyerday #loveyourlawyer #loveyourlawyerday2018
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Nov 1, 2018
Law Enforcement Agencies And Debt Recovery| Eberechi May Okoh
“It is important for me to pause and say here
that the powers conferred on the EFCC to receive complaints and prevent and/or
fight the commission of Financial Crimes in Nigeria pursuant to section 6(b) of
the EFCC Act does not extend to the investigation and/or resolution of disputes
arising or resulting from simple contracts or civil transactions in this
case... Alas! The EFCC is not a debt recovery agency and should refrain from
being used as such[1]”.
Per Sidi Dauda Bage, J.S.C
The
Supreme Court recently delivered a judgment[2] which touched, among other things, on the role of
the Nigerian police and other law enforcement agencies in debt recovery.
Exploring The Freedom Of Information Act, 2011 As A Tool For Holding Government And Public Institutions Accountable | By Henry Chibuike Ugwu
INTRODUCTION:
How much does a Nigerian
senator earn as monthly salary? What are the allowances such a senator is
entitled to? How many Nigerians know the amount of money spent on the health of
the President annually? Can you state with certainty the total amount of money
recovered from corrupt public officials so far by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC)? What is security vote and how much is a Nigerian
governor given as security vote? Are Nigerians afforded a breakdown of the
expenditures of such security votes by Nigerian governors? Sadly these are some
of the many questions that Nigerians cannot answer about the government and its
agencies. They are questions that require many months of exercise, prayers and
strategy to commence the voyage of discovering their answers irrespective of
the fact that they involve public servants and public funds, and which
information ordinarily should be easily accessible by all Nigerians.