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ABSTRACT It is essentially a truism that in this present day and age, the image of a lawyer is changing. It used to be that lawyers were known strictly for the professional service they deliver. However, legal practice now operates in an environment shaped by technology, globalization, competition and increasingly sophisticated clients. This evolution raises a fundamental question: has the law turned into a business? This essay examined the emergence of the entrepreneurial lawyer and argued that understanding how business works is not something that can be ignored anymore in modern legal practice. However, entrepreneurship must not displace the ethical foundations and values of the profession. Rather, the twenty-first-century lawyer must strike a careful balance between innovation, financial sustainability and professional responsibility. In the end, the future belongs to lawyers who can think like entrepreneurs, but still stay true to what it means to be professionals. Keywords: Corporate Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial Lawyer; Business of Law; Twenty-First-Century Lawyer.
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Constitutional Law
JUSTICE BEYOND REACH: THE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO ACCESSING JUSTICE IN NIGERIA
This article examines the critical gap between the legal right to justice and the financial reality of enforcing it in Nigeria. While the 1999 Constitution and the Legal Aid Act of 2011 establish frameworks to ensure legal redress and assistance, high litigation costs, filing fees, and professional representation remain prohibitive for low-income individuals. Furthermore, the Legal Aid Act’s restrictive eligibility threshold, primarily limited to those earning below the national minimum wage, leaves many vulnerable citizens without recourse. To bridge this gap, the article recommends reviewing the legal aid eligibility criteria to reflect current economic realities, increasing funding for legal aid, promoting pro bono and community legal initiatives, and simplifying court procedures to ensure justice in Nigeria is a universal right rather than a financial privilege.
By Oziegbe Obehi Blessing
Family Law
Legal Implications of Statutory Marriage in Nigeria and the Impact of Mohammed v. Mohammed
Data Privacy/ Technology Law
EMPOWERING NIGERIANS: HOW THE NDPA 2023 STRENGTHENS DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
Technology Law
CONTENT MODERATIONAND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN NIGERIA’S DIGITAL SPACE
Family Law
Is a 'Court Wedding' Really Necessary? Common Misconceptions about Marriage Under Nigerian Law
Constitutional Law
THE ESSENCE OF DIGITALISATION IN THE JUDICIARY
Jurisprudence
Forum Shopping in the Nigerian Legal System: A Persistent Abuse of Court Process
Human Rights
WOMEN AND GIRL’S RIGHT IN NIGERIA: REALITY OR FICTION?
Jurisprudence
EXPLORING THE COMPLEXITIES OF LAW AND JUSTICE: LAW SOMETIMES OBSTRUCTS JUSTICE.
Human Rights
Legal Protection Against Sexual Violence in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward
Constitutional Law
THE CONCEPT OF JURISDICTION IN NIGERIA LEGAL SYSTEM.
Legal Skills & Study
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LAW: CHAT GPT AND ITS IMPACT ON DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
Criminal Law & Procedure
Safeguarding the Accused: A Legal Analysis of the Rights of a Suspect in Nigeria
Criminal Law & Procedure
THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IN NIGERIA
Criminal Law & Procedure
Nigeria’s Online Courtroom: Justice or Chaos?
Intellectual Property
CREATORS AND THE LAW: PROTECTING YOUR CONTENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Human Rights
THE PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE JEOPARDY UNDER NIGERIAN CRIMINAL LAW
Constitutional Law
THE SPIRIT OF THE CONSTITUTION AS REGARD THE PROCLAMATION OF ‘A STATE OF EMERGENCY'
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Statutory marriage in Nigeria, governed by the Marriage Act, Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA) 1970, and Matrimonial Causes Rules (MCR) 1983, is strictly defined as a monogamous union between one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. Entering a statutory marriage confers specific legal protections, invalidates subsequent marriages, imposes strict dissolution preconditions, and governs estate administration under common law principles. However, the Court of Appeal decision in Mohammed v. Mohammed (2022) introduces nuance regarding Islamic succession and polygamy rights for Muslim individuals.
By Josephine Ezireno Idele
The article explains how Nigeria’s Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) gives individuals legal control over their personal data. It outlines key data subject rights: to be informed, access data, request correction or deletion (“right to be forgotten”), data portability, object to certain processing like direct marketing, and safeguards against harmful automated decisions. These rights are overseen by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), which can receive complaints and enforce remedies. The article also notes that courts have recognised personal information as part of the constitutional right to privacy. For organisations, compliance requires more than a privacy policy, they must have proper procedures, transparent notices, records, and safeguards. Overall, the NDPA strengthens Nigerians’ digital privacy and empowers them to protect their personal information.
By Hope Oluwafemi
This article explores the tension between digital free expression and government regulation in Nigeria, focusing heavily on the flaws of Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015. While online platforms have amplified civic engagement and political accountability, the government uses overly broad and vague criminal provisions punishing speech deemed "annoying" or "grossly offensive" to selectively target critics and journalists, violating rule-of-law principles. Although maintaining national security and public order is a legitimate constitutional objective, these broad criminal sanctions fail international and regional legal standards of necessity and proportionality, as established by Nigerian courts and the ECOWAS Court. To resolve this, the author advocates for comprehensive legal reforms, including redrafting the Cybercrimes Act with precise definitions, creating an independent oversight tribunal, and enforcing law enforcement transparency to protect both public safety and a vibrant digital democracy.
By Zion Yargata Kigun
Many Nigerians assume a church wedding is automatically a legal marriage, and that customary marriages need a follow-up court wedding to be valid. Both are misconceptions. Nigerian law recognizes three marriage types: statutory, customary, and Islamic. A church wedding only counts as statutory if it follows proper registry procedure; otherwise it's just a religious blessing with no legal effect. Customary and statutory marriages can be validly combined, but only in that order, customary first. Knowing which marriage you've contracted matters, since each type carries different legal consequences.
By ODEBAMIKE MARY OLUWABUNMI
BY : ANTHONY MICHELLE . IMO STATE UNIVERSITY. Introduction: The judiciary is the backbone of every democratic society. It safeguards rights, resolves disputes, and maintains the rule of law. However, the Nigerian...
By Anthony Michelle
Tsaku Esther University of Jos Abstract Forum shopping has emerged as a troubling trend within the Nigerian legal system, particularly in political and pre-election litigation. It involves the deliberate filing of...
By Tsaku Esther
By Ohaeri Nneoma Catherine Topfaith University, Mpatak. ABSTRACT In recent times, questions have been continuously asked regarding the existence of the rights of women and girls in Nigeria due to the consistent and...
By Ohaeri Nneoma Catherine
PRINCESS OSO. Adekunle Ajasin University. Abstract Law and justice are often seen as inseparable, yet they are distinct concepts that do not always align. Law refers to enforceable rules governing society, while...
By Princess Oso
By Oluwafemi Hope Precious Prince Abubakar Audu University ABSTRACT Sexual violence remains one of the most pressing human rights issues in Nigeria, cutting across gender, age, and social class. Despite the existence...
By Oluwafemi Hope Precious
By Nwodom Abraham Fidelis Ebonyi State University ABSTRACT This article examines the concept of jurisdiction. Jurisdiction as a cornerstone of judicial process. It is a fundamental principle which underscores the...
By Nwodom Abraham Fidelis
By Bulus Eunice Dyep Philomath University, Abuja. ABSTRACT Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and the legal field is no exception. Through technologies like ChatGPT , AI now...
By Bulus Eunice Dyep
By Nneji Esther Chidera Ebonyi State University In every democratic society governed by the Rule of Law, the rights of individuals including those accused of committing an offence remain sacred. Yet in reality, a lot...
By Nneji Esther Chidera
BY AROWOKOKO OLUWADUNSIN. UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS. INTRODUCTION Law enforcement is the cornerstone of any society that seeks to uphold justice, maintain order, and protect citizens’ rights. In contemporary Nigeria, where...
By Arowokoko Oluwadunsin
By Precious Pogoson University of Jos Imagine a Lagos morning, your phone buzzing as you carry on with your morning routine and a TikTok video surfaces: a young woman accusing a businessman of fraud. By noon,...
By Precious Pogoson
By Angba Deborah Ehi University of Jos. Abstract We live in a time where almost everyone creates something; from videos on TikTok and Instagram to blog posts, podcasts, music, and even memes. But as more people...
By Angba Deborah Ehi
THE PRINCIPLE OF DOUBLE JEOPARDY UNDER NIGERIAN CRIMINAL LAW Odebamike Mary Oluwabunmi University of Lagos ABSTRACT This article examines the principle of double jeopardy under Nigerian criminal law, which is...
By Odebamike Mary Oluwabunmi
Ochojila Nicholas University of Jos Introduction The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as altered and amended and(hereinafter referred to as: “The Constitution”) is not just made up of words but...
By Ochojila Nicholas
