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Supreme Court Resolves Jurisdictional Conflicts Over Employment-related Torts: Emma Elegbe & Anor v. HP International Schools Limited & 3 Ors

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria (the “Supreme Court”) delivered a landmark decision in the case of Emma Elegbe & Anor v. HP International Schools Limited & 3 Ors...

Nigeria Litigation

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Taxation Of Employment Income Under The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts: An Overview Of Key Provisions

The enactment of the four tax reforms bills in 2025, which became effective on 1st January 2026, heralded a new dispensation in Nigerian tax administration.

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Nigeria Supreme Court Narrows National Industrial Court Powers In Tort Disputes

The Supreme Court of Nigeria (the 'Court') has resolved the controversy created by conflicting judicial pronouncements on the extent of the jurisdiction...

Nigeria Employment

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Templars

Employee Right To Pension:A Statutory And Policy Analysis

In today's increasingly competitive business environment, many organisations are under pressure to reduce operational costs and improve financial efficiency. One area that has come under scrutiny is employee benefits...

Nigeria Employment

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Niji Oni & Co.

Corporate Risk Management Considerations For Labour-related Risks In Manufacturing Operations

Nigeria Commercial

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Stren & Blan Partners

Can An Employee Be Punished Twice For The Same Misconduct? A Review Of Skye Bank Plc v. Adegun (2024) 15 NWLR (Pt. 1960) 1

Nigeria Employment

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Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Respecting Professional Boundaries In Hierarchical Workplaces

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Overzealousness At The Workplace: The Positives And Negatives

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Delayed Action On Employee Misconduct Can Lead To Waiver Of Disciplinary Rights

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Africa Employment Trends Forecast 2026

Nigeria Employment

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Non-Compete Clauses In Employment Contracts: Balancing The Employee's Right To Gainful Employment And Employer's Interests In A Competitive Market

Nigeria Employment

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Patreli Partners

How Startups Should Handle Termination To Avoid Legal And Reputational Risk

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Morality Clauses, Corporate Image, And The Paystack Experience

Nigeria Employment

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Dual Status Of Public Officers In Private Employment

Nigeria Employment

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Capital Gains Tax Under The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 – No Longer Business As Usual

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KPMG Nigeria

The 2026 CBN Fintech Report; Defining The Future Of Fintech In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

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Tope Adebayo LP

All You Need To Know About Nigeria's Newly Signed Tax Reform Acts

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Goldsmiths Solicitors

Utilising Arbitration In Resolving Employment Disputes: Scope And Limitations

Globalization has led to an increase in cross-border employment relationships. Companies now employ individuals from other countries to access global talent, while employees are equally drawn...

Nigeria Litigation

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The Trusted Advisors

Can A Statutory Employment Be Terminated For A Reason Not Stated In The Termination Letter? A Review Of The Decision In Mr Obidah Ibrahim Dakat V. FRSC & 2 Ors (Unreported, Suit No. NICN/JOS/38/2023, Judgment Delivered By The National Industrial Court On 20 August 2025)

The special and unique nature of employment law often appears to be a challenge to both employers and employees, and it is more pronounced in cases of public service, as it is governed under a distinct pattern...

Nigeria Employment

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Abdu-Salaam 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

Contractor Or Employee? The Startup Dilemma That Can Define Your Future

For most startups, survival hinges on one thing: how well resources are managed. In the race to cut costs and scale smartly, staffing becomes both a founder's greatest strength and toughest challenge.

Nigeria Employment

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Tope Adebayo LP

Evaluating Employee Productivity Through Performance Evaluation [Part One]

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Understanding The Employees' Compensation Act And Tortious Claims For Workplace Injuries In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Bank Corporate Client Acquisitions: Employment Law Considerations

Nigeria Employment

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Balogun Harold

Managing Employee Transition In A Merger & Acquisition Transaction

Nigeria Commercial

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The Trusted Advisors

The Liability Of Retired Professionals When Rendering Professional Consultation

Nigeria Employment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

Remote Work: Its Impact On Employee Productivity And Service Delivery In Nigerian Organizations

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Shell v. Minister Of Petroleum Resources: Matters Arising

This case review offers some evaluation of the court's reasoning in Shell Petroleum Development Company Ltd v. Minister of Petroleum Resources in light of constitutional and administrative law principles.

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Balogun Harold

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

An employment relationship is founded upon a contract between the person or body (called the employer) who seeks to retain the services of another (called the employee) effectively putting the employee under their payroll.

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)

The Supreme Court of Nigeria's decision in Skye Bank Plc v. Adegun marks a significant shift from the traditional principles governing quantum of damages for wrongful termination or dismissal in private employment...

Nigeria Employment

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SimmonsCooper Partners

Remote Work: Its Impact On Employee Productivity And Service Delivery In Nigerian Organizations

The modern office has undergone a significant transformation, driven by globalization, technological advancements, and the internet.

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Football Contracts: An Overview And Discourse Of Implications Of Long-Term Football Contracts.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Alliance Law Firm

The Role Of Technology Transfer In Nigeria

Technology transfer plays various roles in a country, the most notable being economic and technological development.

Nigeria Technology

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Candelp

How To Hire And Fire

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) is the court vested with the exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate on labour and employment disputes in Nigeria.

Nigeria Employment

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G ELIAS

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

Recent developments on the application of international best practices to labour and employment disputes by Nigerian courts have raised several issues that require pragmatic solutions from employers.

Nigeria Employment

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G ELIAS

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.

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

Nigeria Employment

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Stren & Blan Partners

Employer's Duty To The Employee Under Nigerian Labour Law

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

Navigating Labour Compliance In Nigeria: What Every HR Pofessional Needs To Know About The New Minimum Wage Amendment Act

Nigeria Employment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Remedies For Wrongful Termination Of Employment In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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Resolution Law Firm

Requirements For Expatriate Quota In Nigeria

Nigeria Immigration

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Resolution Law Firm

Termination Of Employment In Nigeria – A Brief Overview

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

The Significance Of Employee Orientation In Nigerian Law Firms

Nigeria Law Practice

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Top Employment And Labour Law Firm In Abuja, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Employment

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The Trusted Advisors

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

Nigeria Employment

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Pavestones Legal

Mechanism For The Settlement Of Employment Disputes In Football

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

No Taxation Without Legislative Consent: A Review Of The Legality Of The Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) In Nigeria

Nigeria Employment

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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