Nigeria: Criminal Law

Cybercrime has become a constant source of alarming headlines worldwide, dominating news cycles across tabloids and electronic media. A significant number of individuals globally have fallen victim...

There is some uncertainty as to whether legal practitioners in Nigeria are under a duty to investigate and confirm the source of funds with which their clients transact business requiring the services of the legal practitioner and from which the legal practitioner's fees are paid.

Erroneous electronic fund transfer has become an increasingly common problem in Nigeria's digital banking space. Such transfers often leave victims scrambling to recover their money...

The power of the police to investigate criminal activities is covered under section 31 of the Police Act, 2020.

The Lagos State Judiciary on April 14, 2025, launched a new practice direction on non-custodial sentencing to take effect from June 1, 2025.

The adoption of social media and digital communication has transformed how individuals communicate, exchange information, and voice their opinions.