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Does Sharia Law In Nigeria Make Nigeria An Islamic State? What The Constitution Says
Does the adoption of Sharia law in twelve northern Nigerian states signal a transformation into an Islamic state, or does Nigeria's Constitution provide sufficient safeguards to maintain its secular, multi-religious foundation? This analysis examines the legal framework governing Sharia's application, exploring the constitutional boundaries that restrict its scope to Muslim citizens in personal and civil matters while preserving religious freedom for all Nigerians.
Nigeria Government
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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The Electricity Act 2023: The Centralisation Of Power And The Rise Of State Electricity Markets
Nigeria’s electricity sector has remained the subject of persistent debate, reform efforts, and unfulfilled promises. Successive administrations since the 1990s have pledged comprehensive transformation of the industry. While some achieved limited structural reforms, many produced little beyond policy papers and committees. The consequence has been a power sector that continues to underperform, with Nigeria generating less electricity per capita than several of its African counterparts.
Nigeria Energy
Gresyndale Legal
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Re Assessing The Validity Of The Taxes And Levies (April 2026)
The Supreme Court's recent decision in A.G. Abia State v. Imo Trans. Co. Ltd. has reignited debate over the constitutional validity of Nigeria's Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act, 1998. This article examines whether the Act, originally promulgated as a military decree to combat multiple taxation, can withstand constitutional scrutiny given its alleged supremacy claims over the Constitution and potential conflicts with Nigeria's federal division of tax powers.
Nigeria Tax
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G ELIAS
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Analysis Of The Presidential Executive Order To Safeguard Federation Oil And Gas Revenues And Provide Regulatory Clarity, 2026
On 13 February 2026, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, pursuant to sections 3(1), (4), and (5) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (the "PIA") and section 5 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, issued the Presidential Executive Order to Safeguard Federation Oil and Gas Revenues and Provide Regulatory Clarity 2026 (the "Order").
Nigeria Energy
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AELEX
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Judgment Alert: Court Of Appeal Nullifies Akwa Ibom State Maritime Sector (Regulation) Law, 2017 And Maritime Transport Vessels And Equipment Fees And Charges Regulation, 2017 In Appeal No. CA/C/54/2024 – Strickland Services Limited v. Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service & Anor.
In a landmark decision delivered on February 25, 2026, the Court of Appeal in Strickland Services Limited v. Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service & Anor nullified the Akwa Ibom State Maritime Sector (Regulation) Law 2017 and ...
Nigeria Transport
BI
Banwo & Ighodalo
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