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...

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 the Nigerian Supreme Court had to determine whether the  Federal High Court has jurisdiction to entertain, hear and determine actions on fundamental human rights...

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...

The grounds for divorce in Nigeria can be found in the Nigerian Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 under sections 15 and 16. If you are a legal practitioner from another jurisdiction, you can refer to the said Act. The aim...

Abuse of Court process generally refers to frivolous proceedings. It usually results from the deliberate use of a court proceeding to harass or oppress a party. There is no exhaustive list of what constitutes an abuse of Court process. 'It...

Essential tips for Bar Part 1 course in Nigeria If you are reading this post, you have probably completed a bachelor's degree in law in a foreign country or have nearly completed it. My aim in this post is to...

What is marriage in Nigeria? Marriage is simply the union between a man and a woman to become husband and wife. Nigeria has a plural legal system. As a result, traditional marriage and statutory marriage are both recognised by law....

Legal education in Nigeria Many who studied law at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have expressed disappointments and frustrations over inability to proceed to the Nigerian Law School. By virtue of Section 5 of the Legal Education (Consolidation,...