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The question of jurisdiction is one of the most fundamental issues in legal practice. It determines not just where a case is heard, but whether it can be heard at all. Yet, despite its importance, misconceptions around jurisdiction have persisted in Nigerian legal discourse for decades.

Nigeria’s development conversation often centres around infrastructure, oil revenues, policy reforms, and technology. While these are critical, there is a less visible but equally powerful factor that continues to shape the nation’s growth trajectory—access to justice.

A country cannot truly develop if its citizens do not understand their rights, cann...

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The fight against financial crimes in Nigeria — money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation financing, and corruption — has intensified significantly over the past decade. With Nigeria’s ongoing engagement with the FATF process and the increased enforcement activity by the EFCC, NFIU, and ot...

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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) — particularly arbitration and mediation — is growing rapidly as a preferred mechanism for resolving commercial disputes in Nigeria. With the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 bringing Nigerian arbitration law into alignment with international standards, this is ...

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Tax law in Nigeria is a dynamic and demanding practice area. With ongoing reforms to the tax system — including the Tax Reform Acts of 2024 — practitioners need resources that are both comprehensive and current. Whether you are advising on income tax, VAT, transfer pricing, or enforcement, a strong l...