A Comparative Analysis of the Adequacy of Costs Awarded to Successful Litigants by Nigerian Courts and Those in the United Kingdom Introduction The principle of awarding costs to successful litigants is a fundamental part of civil litigation worldwide, aimed at compensating the victorious party for expenses reasonably incurred during legal proceedings. In Nigeria, the award […]
Reconciling Judicial Perspectives on Section 84 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act Introduction Section 84 of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act (SCPA) mandates that a judgment creditor must obtain the consent of the Attorney General before attaching funds held by a public officer in an official capacity. This provision aims to safeguard public […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria’s decision in A.G. BAYELSA STATE v. ODOK (2024) LPELR-63035(SC) has introduced a paradigm shift in the understanding of the legal capacity of entities registered as business names. This landmark judgment holds that law firms and other businesses registered as business names have the capacity to enter into contracts in […]
The conversation around the proposed tax bill is one that has drawn significant attention, and rightly so. As a lawyer, I believe it is our duty to engage critically with such legislation, not just to analyze its legal framework but also to assess its impact […]