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The Life Sentence Of Nnamdi Kanu: Legal And Human Rights Perspectives

On the 20th day of November 2025, Nnamdi Kanu who was tried at the Federal High Court, Abuja for the offence of Treason, was sentenced to life imprisonment under the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013.

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

IHR Implementation In Nigerian Law - Mapping Of Legal Authorities And Analysis Of Legislation At Federal Level

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the National Public Health Institute (NPHI) for Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

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Health Ethics and Law Consulting

Options Available To Victims Of Domestic And Sexual Violence In Lagos State

In many romantic relationships, incidents of violence regrettably occur, and women are, more often than not, the primary victims.

Nigeria Government

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Abdu-Salam Abbas & Co

The Legality Of IMF And World Bank Loan Conditionalities Vis-À-Vis The Sovereignty Of States

This article examines the legal nature and implications of the loan conditionalitiesimposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank onborrowingcountries, particularly in the Global South.

Nigeria Government

Gresyndale Legal

World Environment Day: A Call To Elevate The Right To A Healthy Environment In Nigeria

Nigeria Environment

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Navigating The Conundrum Of Holding Charges In Nigeria: Reconciling Statutory Provisions With Constitutional Presumption Of Innocence

Nigeria Government

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Tope Adebayo LP

Making The African Charter Act Truly Nigerian: A Legal Reform Proposal

Nigeria Government

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

How To Seek Redress For Fundamental Human Rights Breaches In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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The Trusted Advisors

Environmental Justice Beyond Time Constraints: The FREP Rules And The Enforcement Of Human Rights In Nigeria (Part 1)

Nigeria Environment

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

International Human Rights Day 2024 – Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now: How We Show Up (Video)

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Nexus Between The Rights To Freedom Of Expression And Defamation

Nigeria Litigation

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Regulation Of Content Creators In Nigeria - Issues, Prospects And The Role Of The Tax Man

Nigeria Media & IT

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Brickmans Law

How To Enforce Fundamental Human Rights In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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Bimak Associates

The Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Nigeria's Path To Net Zero Carbon Emissions By 2030: A Legal And Policy Perspective

Nigeria Environment

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Highlaw Chambers

Marriage And Property In Nigeria: What Couples Need To Know About Their Rights

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SimmonsCooper Partners

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Impact Of Key Provisions On Individuals, Businesses, And The Economy

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KPMG Nigeria

The Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, 2025: An In-Depth Guide For Businesses, Investors, And Taxpayers

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PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Nigeria Sustainability Market Analysis 2025: ESG Trends & Renewable Energy Insights

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Novatia Consulting

The Administrative Penalties Under The Sections 18 And 19 Of The Finance Act 2023 – Wherein Lies The Constitutional Basis?

The recent Finance Act 2023 (FA3) ushered in numerous fiscal changes in Nigeria. Just like previous Finance Acts, the FA3 amended several legislations.

Nigeria Government

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

Seeking Redress For Human Rights Violations In Nigeria

The term "fundamental rights", as elucidated by Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edition, is an intrinsic facet of natural or fundamental law. Within the Nigerian legal framework, neither the 1979...

Nigeria Government

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Artificial Intelligence (AI) And The Legal System In Nigeria: Navigating The Evolving AI Regulatory Concerns, Ethical Considerations, And Challenges To The Legal System

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the legal system has emerged as a topic of critical concern, provoking extensive discussions about its implications and potential challenges.

Nigeria Technology

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation In Nigeria: Key Considerations, Recommendations, Legal Framework, And Policy Development For Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Nigeria

Nigeria is on the verge of formulating its inaugural national AI policy, a strategic initiative poised to drive the country's aspiration for transformative growth through AI technology.

Nigeria Technology

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Should Access To The Internet Be Designated A Fundamental Human Right

Nigeria Government

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Considerations On Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Nigeria Employment

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Violations Of Proprietary Rights In Nigeria: A Discourse Of Courts' Decisions In Defence Of Citizens' Rights

Nigeria Government

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Alliance Law Firm

Disciplining Police Officers In Nigeria: The Whats And Hows

Nigeria Government

TT

The Trusted Advisors

International Women's Day 2022 (Video)

Nigeria Employment

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Fundamental Human Rights Under The 1999 Constitution (As Amended)

Nigeria Government

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Laws On Domestic Violence In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

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Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Nigerian Court Holds That A Citizen Has No Locus Standi To Institute Action For Interpretation Of The Extent Of His Fundamental Right To Life Enshrined In The Constitution

Nigeria Government

FE

Fred-Young & Evans

The Suspension Of Twitter In Nigeria: Some Key Policy & Legal Considerations For Online Platforms

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Confronting The Menace Of Rape In Nigeria And Helping Survivors To Heal

Nigeria Criminal

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Alliance Law Firm

Laws On Domestic Violence In Nigeria

The protection against domestic violence is a very crucial issue and is indispensable in the achievement of a safe and serene family and environmental life.

Nigeria Government

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Nigerian Court Holds That A Citizen Has No Locus Standi To Institute Action For Interpretation Of The Extent Of His Fundamental Right To Life Enshrined In The Constitution

By an Originating Summons dated 10th July 2020, the Plaintiff commenced Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/755/2020; Emmanuel Ekpenyong Esq V. President, Federal Republic of Nigeria and Attorney-General...

Nigeria Government

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Fred-Young & Evans

The Suspension Of Twitter In Nigeria: Some Key Policy & Legal Considerations For Online Platforms

The decision of the Nigerian Government to suspend Twitter in Nigeria, has implications for not just social media companies but also for all internet and technology companies with Nigerian subscribers.

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

Confronting The Menace Of Rape In Nigeria And Helping Survivors To Heal

In her book titled "The Purity Myth: How America's obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women", Jessica Valenti engages the trivialization of rape in society and how, typically, the victim tends...

Nigeria Criminal

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Alliance Law Firm

The Protection And Promotion Of International Human Rights In The Light Of COVID-19 Pandemic

Nigeria Government

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Marcus-Okoko & Co

Challenges In Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights In Nigeria

The foundation of democracy in any country is seen in the observance of the rule of law.

Nigeria Government

PA

PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors

A Review Of The Hate Speech Bill

The Independent National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speeches Bill a.k.a. "Hate Speech Bill" ("the Bill") remains one of the most controversial Bills to be passed by the Legislative arm of government in Nigeria.

Nigeria Government

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

How To Sue A Person In Nigeria

The process of suing someone in Nigeria is to bring an action in Court against a person for various reasons such as a breach of contract, tortuous act and among others.

Nigeria Litigation

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Resolution Law Firm

Enforcement Of The Judgments Of The ECOWAS Court

The ECOWAS Court was established as a sub-regional international Court in 2001 pursuant to Articles 6 and 15 of the Economic Community of West African State Revised Treaty, (subsequently referred to as ECOWAS Revised Treaty).

Nigeria Government

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Of A Renewed Justice Sector, Law, Order And The Rule Of Law

Nigeria Criminal

AP

Africa Law Practice

A Review Of Salient Issues In The Interplay Between Legal Aid And Pro Bono Legal Services In Nigeria

Nigeria Government

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Social Security In Nigeria - Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

Nigeria Government

DN

Deloitte Nigeria

Current Legal Issues For Gas Production And Utilisation In Nigeria

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Akinjide & Co

A Guide To The Nigerian Energy Sector - Oil

Nigeria Commercial

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Akinjide & Co

A Guide To The Nigerian Energy Sector - Gas - The Energy Of The Future

Nigeria Wealth Mgt

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Akinjide & Co

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International Women's Day 2022 (Video)

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The Trusted Advisors

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