What happens when a government ignores its own courts? This #Casefiles entry explores Military Governor of Lagos State v. Ojukwu (1986), the landmark Nigerian Supreme Court decision that affirmed that even the government, under military rule, remains bound by the rule of law.

A procedural oversight during the removal of a bank CEO led to one of Nigeria’s most significant corporate law decisions. This #Casefiles entry examines Bernard Longe v. First Bank of Nigeria (2010) and how the Supreme Court reinforced the importance of due process, statutory rights, and corporate governance.