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Understanding The Concept Of Duress In Contracts: An Analysis Of The Supreme Court's Decision In Shell Petroleum Development Company Of Nigeria Ltd & 6 Ors v E.N. Nwawka (2003) 6 NWLR (Pt. 815) 184

The definition of the word "duress" was brilliantly defined by Ekpe JCA in Calabar Central Co-operative Thrift & Credit Society & 2 Ors v Bassey Ebong Ekpo (2001) 17 NWLR (Pt. 743) 649 at 675 as follows:

Nigeria Commercial

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

Unsettled Verdicts: Supreme Court's Shift On Employment Rights In Nigeria Sparks Confusion In Labour Law Circles

A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has quietly shaken the foundations of Nigerian employment law. In Skye Bank Plc v. Adedokun Adegun ("Adegun")...

Nigeria Employment

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Limitation Of Actions: Reconciling The Decisions In N.R.M.A.F.C. v. Johnson And Idachaba v. University Of Agriculture, Makurdi, On The Applicability Of The Public Officers Protection Act To Employment Contracts In Nigeria

The law of limitation of action/limitation period plays a central role in litigation by prescribing the time within which claims must be instituted.

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Moonlighting In The Nigerian Tech Industry: What Employers And Employees Need To Know

Moonlighting (holding down a full-time job while running a side hustle) is fast becoming the norm in the global tech space. For employees, the perks are obvious...

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Legality And Contemporary Legal Issues On Triangular Employment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Shell v. Minister Of Petroleum Resources: Matters Arising

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Balogun Harold

Who Is The Real Employer? – Navigating Liabilities In Triangular Employment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Redefining Employer Liabilities: From Nominal To Substantial Compensation For Wrongful Determination Of Private Employment – Insights From Skye Bank Plc v. Adegun (2024) Lpelr-62219(SC)

Nigeria Employment

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SimmonsCooper Partners

When 'I Quit!' Is Said In Anger: Legal Implications And Best Practices For Nigerian Employers And Employees

Nigeria Employment

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Extension Of Probation Period – Analysis Of Ann Chiamaka Nwanguma v. Artee Industries Ltd's Case

Nigeria Employment

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

Restricting Competition Or Protecting Interests? Navigating Non-Compete Agreements In Nigeria

Nigeria Anti-trust

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Job Abandonment – Frequently Asked Questions

Nigeria Employment

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

How To Hire And Fire

Nigeria Employment

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G ELIAS

Employee Rights: Employers Offering Employees The Right To Resign Or Be Terminated.

Nigeria Employment

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G ELIAS

The Rule On Inadmissibility Of Documents Marked "Without Prejudice": Extent Of Application And Limitations To The Rule

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Shamed For Debt: Analysis Of Available Judicial Redress Against Loan App Harassment And Defamation In The Case Of Mr. Peter Odang Enyigwe V. Fastcredit Limited & 2 Ors.

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

A Review Of The Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

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The Trusted Advisors

Biotech Star Stuck In Court Over Who Controls Its Most Valuable Asset

Nigeria Commercial

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Adams & Adams

Emerging Legal Issues In International Trade | AELEX ITPG Webinar 2024 (Video)

Nigeria International

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AELEX

Execution And Termination Of Employment Contracts: Legal Framework And Best Practices In Nigeria

In Nigeria, employment contracts play a vital role in establishing a clear understanding between employers and employees regarding the terms and conditions of their working relationship.

Nigeria Employment

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TLP Advisory

Case Study: Royal Exchange PLC And Anor v. Ejike Osisioma Suit NO. NICN/LA/12/2019– Jurisdictional Challenges In Employee Loan Recovery At The NICN

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has exclusive jurisdiction over employment-related matters, as provided under Section 254C of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

Nigeria Employment

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

The Role Of Restraint Of Trade Clauses In Employment Contracts

A restraint of trade clause is a clause in a contract of employment that restricts an employee from working with competitors of their employer for a period of time after their employment is terminated.

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

The Concept Of Unfair Labour Practices In Nigeria Through The Cases

The relationship between an employer and an employee rightly described as a master-servant relationship can be said to create a superior/inferior relationship due to the asymmetric bargaining power

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Balancing Employment And Redundancy During Divestment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

SKYE BANK PLC v. ADEGUN (SC/406/2018): International Best Practices In Nigerian Labour And Industrial Relations

Nigeria Employment

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G ELIAS

Enforceability Of Employment Contracts Of Expatriates Working With Virtual Fintech Companies: Straightening The Knotty Issues

Nigeria Employment

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Stren & Blan Partners

Termination Of Contract Of Employment In Nigeria – Remedy Of Specific Performance Or Reinstatement For Breach Of Contract Of Service

Nigeria Employment

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Nomos Legal Practice

Labour And Employment Law In Nigeria: A Guide For Employers And Employees

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Employer's Duty To The Employee Under Nigerian Labour Law

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Remedies For Wrongful Termination Of Employment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Resolution Law Firm

Frequently Asked Questions On Employer Of Record System In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

A Case For The Recognition Of The Concept Of "Stood Off" As An Employment / Labour Practice In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Termination Of Employment In Nigeria – A Brief Overview

Nigeria Employment

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Resolution Law Firm

Remedies For Wrongful Termination Of Employment In Nigeria

Termination of employment in Nigeria is a sensitive legal issue. It is a general principle of law that whoever hires can fire. Consequently, an employer can be said to have the discretionary...

Nigeria Employment

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Resolution Law Firm

Frequently Asked Questions On Employer Of Record System In Nigeria

As employment needs evolve in response to advancement in technology and changes in global economy, organisations are increasingly seeking flexible and efficient solutions to expand their global workforce.

Nigeria Employment

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

A Case For The Recognition Of The Concept Of "Stood Off" As An Employment / Labour Practice In Nigeria

It is the legitimate expectation of an employee that an employer will provide work and pay salaries as and when due.

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Termination Of Employment In Nigeria – A Brief Overview

Termination of employment is a sensitive issue in Nigeria. Whether you're an employer or employee, understanding the legal landscape surrounding this situation is crucial.

Nigeria Employment

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Resolution Law Firm

Employment Law In Nigeria: A Guide For Nigerian Startups

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Best Employment And Labour Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Lagos State stands tall as the economic powerhouse of Nigeria, leading to a high demand for top-tier legal services in employment and labour law. According to the National Bureau of Statistics,

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

National Pension Commission Issues Circular On Voluntary Contributions Under The Contributory Pension Scheme

The National Pension Commission (PenCom or "the Commission") has issued a Circular (‘the Circular') on "Emerging Matters on the Payment of Voluntary Contribution (VC)...

Nigeria Employment

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KPMG Nigeria

Labour Law In Nigeria- 7 Key Measures To Manage The Employee/Employer Relationship

To ensure companies operate efficiently in all sectors of the economy including the Tech and the Finance sectors, the employer-employee relationship must be properly managed.

Nigeria Employment

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Pavestones Legal

Mechanism For The Settlement Of Employment Disputes In Football

As the commercial stakes in sports continue to rise thanks to private sector investments, more government funding, cross-border collaborations, etc., this has led to a corresponding growth of sports-related disputes.

Nigeria Employment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Tax Implications Of Workforce Engagement Forms In Nigeria – A Guide For Local And Foreign Employers

Nigeria Employment

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Andersen in Nigeria

Employment Bonds In Nigeria: Protecting Investments, Empowering Employees

Nigeria Employment

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Are Unwritten Employment Contracts Legally Valid And Enforceable In Nigeria?

Nigeria Employment

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

What You Need To Know About Suspending An Employee In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Onboard Or Overboard: Navigating The Currents Of Probationary Practices In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Professional Football Player Contract: An Overview Of Essential Terms And Guide For Players, Agents And Football Clubs

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Rights And Responsibilities Of Employers In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Firmus Advisory

Protecting Employee Data – Requirements And Best Practices

Nigeria Employment

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

Employment Dispute Resolution Mechanisms In Nigeria: Arbitration, Mediation And The Role Of The Industrial Court

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

The Ministry Of Interior Introduces Expatriate Employment Levy

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Overview Of The Expatriate Employment Levy In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

Hired, Fired, And Outsourced: Nigeria's Employment Maze

Nigeria Employment

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Regulatory Update: The Imposition Of Expatriate Employment Levy On Companies

Nigeria Employment

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Pavestones Legal

English FA New Rule On Foreign Players Work Permit Requirements: Positives For Nigerian Players And Other Foreigners

Nigeria Immigration

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J-K Gadzama LLP

Taxation Of The Digital Economy: Evaluating The Nigerian And Global Approach

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Alliance Law Firm

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