Law With Ehijeme: The Role Of The People In The Nigerian Polity
It is a people’s world. This is a simple concept yet so powerful that it cuts across every field in life. The engineer works on machines to make life easy for people. The footballer plays football to entertain people. The doctor practices medicine to enhance the health of people. Every field of endeavour has the […]
The Law & You: Admissibility Of Electronic Evidence – Things To Look Out For
1.0 Introduction Today, everyday transactions are conducted on electronic platforms. The advent of technological development and the consequent evolution of paperless transactions have permeated every sphere of life, and the legal system is no exception: in the event of disputes involving transactions conducted through electronic means, parties are bound to rely on electronic evidence of such […]
The Law & You: Companies Income Tax In Nigeria
Companies Income Tax (CIT) is a direct tax imposed by a jurisdiction on the income or capital of corporations or analogous legal entities. Many countries impose such taxes at the national level, and a similar tax may be imposed at state or local levels. Company income tax is one of the most important sources of revenue collection […]
The Law & You: Effect Of Misrepresentation On A Contract Of Sale
1.0 Introduction Many statements can be made in the course of trying to win work and there can be a temptation to overstate facts. In other words, say things or make statements in other to ensure or cause another to do or act in a particular way. The effect of causing another to act in […]
The Law & You: How To Register Patent In Nigeria
Did you stumble upon a new concept by accident or have you finally made headway in your stalled invention project? Then there is a likelihood that you are brooding over how to protect your brainchild from potential hijackers and impostors after having made such innovative discovery or reckonable success. This article provides the essential information […]
The Law & You: The Concept Of Agency In A Commercial Transaction
Introduction Agency relationship is created by the mutual agreement of two parties. The essence of an agency relationship is not difficult to grasp. It is simply that whatever a man can do personally he can as well properly do so through another person. This is grounded in the Latin maxim that qui facit per allium […]
UEFA Europa League: StarTimes Obtain Exclusive Rights
Nigeria’s leading cable tv provider, StarTimes, has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights for UEFA Europa League in Sub-Saharan Africa until 2021. This is a special treat for Europa league fans who have access to the affordable StarTimes decoder —they can now follow the thrilling Europa action live from September 20th. A delight Speaking on the decision […]
Law With Ehijeme: The Law Was Made For You
I See a Quagmire I have always believed that knowledge is power, but lately, I have become more convinced that the application of knowledge is power. Yet, to apply knowledge, you need to gain knowledge. And it is at this point that I see some marshy ground. How do you make the law appealing? How […]
The Law & You: What The Constitution Says About Your Rights As A Nigerian
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provides for the rights of a citizen of Nigeria. These rights are fundamental and cannot be waived or trampled upon on any ground save otherwise the circumstances provided for under the same constitution. 1. Right to life Every person has a right to life, and no one […]
The Law & You: 7 Things To Do If You Are Ever Arrested
Being arrested is not ideal but there is definitely nothing wrong with being prepared for such a circumstance. That starts with knowing your rights and how best to exercise them. The following are seven things to do when a person has been arrested. Demand for an Arrest Warrant Under the law in Nigeria, arrests are […]
How Online Advocacy Forced Police Reform
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has long been a canker-worm in the Nigerian polity. From allegations of bribery, extortion, indiscriminate shootings, extrajudicial killings, to unique patterns of abuse, it has been a tale of woes for citizens. Many past presidents have tried reforming the police, mainly for personal reasons, and the effort have all proved […]
Protecting your Ideas & Intellectual Property: What Every Entrepreneur in Nigeria Needs to Know
As an entrepreneur, inventor, business owner or individual, protecting your ideas and intellectual property should at no point ever be taken for granted. While you might be bothered with and focused on execution, which could be developing a mobile app or finding a way to turn that idea into a business, the other most important […]
CNTV Street Files: Do You Know Your Rights as a Nigerian?
If you knew your rights as Nigerian citizen, would you do or approach things differently? Apparently, most Nigerians are not well informed about the Nigerian constitution and how it empowers them. It is important that you know what your rights as a citizen are so that you are not taken advantage of. Watch the CNTV […]