Nigeria: Criminal Law

For many litigants in Nigeria, obtaining a court judgment represents years of legal battles, yet the real challenge often begins afterward: recovering the judgment debt when debtors employ sophisticated...

As financial technology reshapes how consumers and businesses manage money, a century-old banking duty is gaining new relevance. The Quincecare duty requires financial institutions to pause suspicious payment instructions—but how does this obligation apply when traditional banks serve merely as infrastructure beneath fintech platforms? This analysis explores the duty's evolution from English case law through its modern application in layered payment systems.

Nigerian law enforcement agencies have increasingly declared individuals "wanted" through public notices and social media without obtaining prior judicial authorization. This practice raises fundamental questions about constitutional rights, due process, and the limits of investigative power under Nigeria's legal framework.

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

In Nigeria, the legal stance on suicide and specifically attempted suicide is currently in a major state of transition.

In Nigeria's evolving business landscape, upholding integrity is critical to achieving sustainable economic development. Corporate ethics form the cornerstone of this aspiration, as businesses that pay lip service...