COVID- 19: DEALING WITH THE CHALLENGE OF DEFINITION AND PROOF OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE UNDER NIGERIA LAW
COVID- 19: DEALING WITH THE CHALLENGE OF DEFINITION AND PROOF OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE UNDER NIGERIA LAW Introduction E-commerce and electronic communication have made the electronic execution of contracts a common occurrence. In the future, this will be the rule rather than the exception. Today in the face of the Coronavirus global pandemic and the lockdowns […]
Law is no longer an escape from mathematics- Elvis E. Asia
In a recent interview with DNL Legal & Style, our Managing Partner spoke about his background, his time at Chief Rotimi Williams’ Chambers and plans for the future. He also talked about law firm partnership, the challenge with justice administration in Nigeria, artificial intelligence, the key to successful commercial law practice, law practice as a […]
COVID- 19: CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION’S GUIDELINES ON HOLDING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS OF PUBLIC COMPANIES
COVID- 19: CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION’S GUIDELINES ON HOLDING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS OF PUBLIC COMPANIES Introduction On March 26, 2020, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) issued guidelines on holding Annual General Meeting (AGM) by Public Companies in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines in effect allow public companies to hold AGM […]
COVID-19: VOLUNTARY UNPAID LEAVE AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
COVID-19: VOLUNTARY UNPAID LEAVE AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT OPTIONS COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed untold hardship on many employers of labour. The most affected are employers in the aviation, hospitality and tourism industries. Of course, every employer will be affected one way or the other as the government enforces lockdowns to try to curb the outbreak. […]
JURISDICTION IN FUNDAMENTAL RIGHST CASES- A COMMENTARY ON THE COURT OF APPEAL’S RELIANCE ON THE CASE OF ADETONA V. IGELE GENERAL ENTERPRISES
Introduction Since the decision of the Supreme Court in Grace Jack vs. University of Agriculture, Makurdi[1], the overwhelming conclusion was that the question of which court has jurisdiction in fundamental rights matters had been settled[2]. In that case the Supreme Court expressed the view that section 42 of the 1979 Constitution which is now section […]
lllllll (1) In fixing the amount of costs, the principle to be observed is that the party who is in the right is to be indemnified for the necessary expenses he has incurred in the course of proceedings and compensated for his time and effort in coming to court. The expenses shall include the:a) cost of […]
THE MISCONCEPTION ABOUT TAX EXEMPTION FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS IN NIGERIA
Introduction Religion occupies a special place in the hearts of men. It is a tool for social, economic and political mobilization and provides succor to man[1]. The charitable and humanitarian role of religion cannot be overemphasized. The special place of religion is recognized by law. One such recognition is the tax exemption granted religious institutions. […]
EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO INVESTIGATE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN NIGERIA
Introduction Sexual harassment is an insidious disease in the workplace. It creates a dysfunctional working environment not just for those directly involved but also for other staff. It deprives people of dignity and entrenches discriminatory practices which ultimately encourage mediocrity. In a country like Nigeria with high unemployment rate and deep-rooted patriarchal norms that relegates […]
RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES ON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Introduction Many employees lost their jobs at the end of 2019. The most affected were bank employees. Unverified report has it that one bank practically ‘imprisoned’ some staff until they ‘voluntarily resigned’ their employment. Many were threatened with dismissal and loss of benefits unless they resigned. Unfortunately, employees are unaware of their rights during the […]
Recovery of Costs of Legal Representation in Nigeria
The decision of the Court of Appeal (CA) in Chris Baywood Ibe & Anor v. Bonum Nigeria Limited[1] on 6th February, 2019[2] has again brought to the fore the need for a reasonable resolution of the question of how the costs of legal representation can be claimed in Nigeria. In cases like Ihekwoaba v A.C.B[3], […]
