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Most Nigerians know what it means to be named next of kin. We fill in the boxes on forms at the bank, the hospital, and the office. We assume it means we are first in line to collect whatever our loved one leaves behind when they die. But the Supreme Court of Nigeria has clarified that being a next of kin or administrator of an est...


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Over the years, I have unsuccessfully litigated the harmonisation of public databases in Nigeria. A fallout of this is the pending appeal Number CA/ABJ/CV/1460/2025 between Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative and Nigerian Interbank Settlement Systems Plc (NIBSS) on whether the NIBSS is statutorily empowered to manage a database of biometric data of Nigerian citizens, as opposed to...

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The British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) Nigeria Summit 2026 was held on 26th June 2026 under the theme “A New Dawn in Law, Investment and Opportunity in UK-Nigeria Relations.” The Summit commemorated the Forum’s 25th anniversary and convened lawyers, policymakers, business leaders, investors, r...


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The United Kingdom offers various visa types for Nigerian citizens, each designed to fit specific purposes, from short visits to long-term stays for work, study, or family reunification. Knowing which visa to apply for is essential to ensure a smooth application process. This article covers the main types of UK visas available to Nigerians, along with eligibility requirements...


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The air at the cocktail was electric. Industry titans, dealmakers, clergy, and captains of commerce gathered not merely to witness a transition but to affirm something they had long known. Perchstone & Graeys, one of Nigeria’s most consequential commercial law firms, had entered a new chapter.

The occasion was the formal announceme...


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