Judicial Review of Administrative Action in Nigeria
High Courts have inherent jurisdiction to supervise the proceedings and decisions of inferior courts or tribunals or those of a person or body of persons charged with the performance of a public duty. This supervisory power is exercised by way of what is known as judicial review of administrative action. In 1977, a uniform, flexible, and […]
Towards Reforming Planning Law in Lagos Part 2: “Creating Wealth and Opportunities for Communities”
Increased urbanisation and population explosion, propelled by a culture of impunity left Lagos vulnerable to a proliferation of urban slums and shanty towns with a myriad of environmental problems, traffic gridlock, over-stretched and depleted infrastructures, social deprivation, high poverty rate, high crime rate and other social ills. Faced with such challenges, the administration of urban […]
Legal Challenges in Construction and Engineering Contracts
Construction works are usually exposed to unforeseen circumstances and unexpected events (natural hazards) that can result in unforeseen losses for a Contractor. To avoid unforeseen losses that can make a project a loss for a contractor, it is important that the Contractor’s Lawyer identify potential risks and seek to negotiate their allocation between his client and […]
Towards Reforming Planning Law in Lagos – Part 1
Since human life as we know it cannot exist without Land, water and air, changes we make to them and development that affects them need to be sustainable as these will impact on our social, economic and environmental well being as a people. New developments should therefore contribute to sustainable development rather than building for […]
Modification of Contracts in Commercial Law – Part 1
Background Legal Contracts are formed once the 4 elements of (i) offer (ii) acceptance (iii) intention to create binding legal relations and (iv) consideration or deed under seal are present.
Types of Entry Visas into Nigeria
The following are 5 types of visas issued for entry into Nigeria. Of these, the first 3 are classed as Ordinary visas on the Nigerian Immigration Application Portal: 1. Transit Visa
Family Property and Joint Venture Development Leases in Nigeria
Introduction For decades, joint venture agreements between property developers and land owners have been a popular way of securing property redevelopment and regeneration of old and/or dilapidated buildings mainly within the Lagos metropolis.
Drafting Joint Venture Contracts in Nigeria
Nature of Joint Ventures A joint venture is a business arrangement whereby two or more parties come together to accomplish a specific task or business goal even though they retain their distinct identities. Joint ventures are similar to partnerships in that the parties pull resources together, share ownership and control as well as risks and returns […]
Commercial Property Leases in Nigeria – What to Expect
A Commercial lease is a tenancy whereby a Landlord rents out his property for non-residential use. In other words, all other uses apart from residential use are classed as commercial use notwithstanding that the intended tenant is a non-profit making organisation. Commercial premises may be standalone or part of a small or large Commercial Complex. […]
The Growing Necessity for The Protection For Service Marks In Nigeria
By O. Kayode (Guest Author) Are Service Marks currently registrable in Nigeria? Most trademark law practitioners in Nigeria must have come across this particular question numerous times in the course of their practice lives.