Nigerian Law Forum

The Position of the Law on Mobile Courts and its Procedure in Nigeria Society is often fraught with different kinds of disputes, which could either be civil or criminal in nature. The court, therefore, is the body, vested with the...

Gone are the days when you have to visit the Court in person in order to obtain an affidavit. The Oyo State High Court of Justice has launched an e-affidavit system in Nigeria which means that you can create...

Restraint of trade in employment contracts Introduction In recent times, employees have become more aware of restrictions placed on their employment liberty at the end of their employment relationship. This restriction is usually due to a restraint of trade clause contained...

Introduction Probation has become a necessary aspect of the employment process in many organisations. Although probation has no statutory backing in the law, its practice in employment relationships has become widely accepted in different organisations. This article aims to answer...

The rise of insecurity and the cry for state police in Nigeria The rise of insecurity in Nigeria has led to a public outcry for the need for state police as a means to curb insecurity. Some notable voices that...

Can a president be impeached in Nigeria? Can a president be impeached in Nigeria? Using constitutional law and precedents, this article provides a detailed answer to the question, 'Can a president be impeached in Nigeria?' and explains the procedure for impeachment...

Can I Practise Law in Another Country? It is not new for lawyers licensed in one country to practise law in another country or jurisdiction. This practice has improved diversity in the legal profession.1 A full-fledged lawyer who is qualified...

Important Constitutional Rights Every Nigerian Should Know This article highlights 5 important constitutional rights every Nigerian should know. Constitutional rights are privileges which are enjoyed by citizens of different countries. In Nigeria, these rights are contained in the constitution1 and...

Is traditional marriage legal in Nigeria? Traditional marriage, also known as customary marriage or native marriage, is a type of marriage that is celebrated according to customs. Nigeria has a plural legal system that recognizes customary law and that is why...

In the case of Insp. Gabriel of the C.O.P. Monitoring Unit Lagos v Ukpabio & Ors(2022) LPELR-57032(SC). the Nigerian Supreme Court had to determine whether the  Federal High Court has jurisdiction to entertain, hear and determine actions on fundamental human...

There are instances where suspects' relatives have reportedly been arrested. This often raises the question: can relatives be arrested in place of a suspect? It is illegal to arrest someone else in place of a suspect In Nigeria, by virtue of...

Nigeria is a common law jurisdiction by virtue of which a legally binding contract in Nigeria must contain the four elements of contract under common law. Below are the four elements of a legally binding contract under common law: OfferAcceptanceConsiderationIntention to...

The right to a fair hearing is a fundamental principle of justice in Nigeria. Accordingly, a court decision made in breach of the right to a fair hearing might be set aside by an appellate court. Importance of the right...