Can a state governor control local governments and their funds? This edition of Casefiles examines the Supreme Court's landmark 2024 decision on local government autonomy, direct allocation of funds, and the constitutional limits of state control over Nigeria’s third tier of government.

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.

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.