Who owns Nigeria’s offshore oil wealth: the states along the coastline or the federation itself? This #Casefiles entry examines Attorney-General of the Federation v. Attorney-General of Abia State & 35 Ors. (2002), the landmark Supreme Court decision that reshaped derivation, resource control, and fiscal federalism in Nigeria.

The Federal High Court in Lagos is ending manual filing and moving fully into the digital era. This article breaks down what the shift to mandatory e-filing means for lawyers, litigants, and the wider justice system, including the practical requirements, potential challenges, and why the transition matters beyond the legal profession.

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.

Most people walk into a police station and begin speaking long before they understand their rights. This practical guide explains what to say, what not to say, and how the Police Act 2020 protects suspects during arrest, questioning, and detention in Nigeria.

“You have the right to remain silent” is often treated as a line from American movies, but the principle exists firmly within Nigerian law. This article explains the legal basis of the right to remain silent, how it operates during police encounters, and why understanding it can fundamentally change the way citizens engage with authority.

Can your bank freeze your account without first obtaining a court order? This #Casefiles entry examines Ecobank Nigeria Ltd v. Osunde Ehirement Clement, the Court of Appeal decision that reshaped Nigerian banking law on account restrictions, fraud prevention, and compliance powers.

From endless queues to missing files and “come back tomorrow” bureaucracy, dealing with government agencies in Nigeria can test anyone’s patience. This practical guide breaks down how to challenge public institutions effectively using documentation, escalation mechanisms, and the legal tools already available to citizens.

A dispute over maritime levies escalated into one of Nigeria’s most significant energy-sector legal battles, complete with statutory guarantees, regulatory confrontation, and the blockade of LNG vessels. This Casefiles entry examines NLNG v. NIMASA (2026) and what the Supreme Court’s decision means for investor confidence, regulatory power, and the sanctity of government assurances in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s 2025 tax reforms do more than amend tax rules. They redesign the architecture of fiscal governance itself. This paper examines how institutional consolidation, procedural uniformity, and expanded administrative powers reshape federalism, compliance behavior, and the balance between efficiency and legal restraint.

A bizarre airport confrontation involving Fuji icon K1 the Ultimate quickly became more than a celebrity story. This piece examines the legal, constitutional, and aviation safety issues surrounding the incident, asking where accountability begins when public conduct collides with public risk.

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.