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FCCPC’s investigation of pay-tv providers
On 1 September 2020, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) commenced an inquiry into the activities of pay-TV providers in order to establish a possible violation of the Federal Competition and Consumer…
Allen & Brooks Partner, Mobolaji Oriola emphasizes need for Business Savvy Lawyers
In this edition, Lawyer & Humanitarian, ‘Bolaji Oriola speaks to LEGAL BUSINESS about the rapid change in the business environment across Africa and the why Lawyers must re-invent themselves to stay relevant in the business circles.
The Role of Anger in the 2020 NBA Elections
Anger is a central emotion of action and motivation, it makes people make decisions on the spur of the moment and we saw this play out on 30th July, when the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in a free and fair election elected Olumide “Oga…
The allegations against D’banj bear uncanny similarities to Harvey Weinstien’s
Concerning rape in Nigeria, save perhaps, for the Fatoyinbo and Busola Dakolo case there has never been a more galvanised effort from activists to seek justice against a high profile individual, as we see in the case of Mr Dapo Oyebanji,…
COVID-19: Debt Issuances in a Pandemic
At the time of writing, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the death of more than 370,000 people in the world. The rapid spread of the novel Coronavirus has disrupted global economic activity and triggered volatility in the international…
Rethinking Legal Education for the 21st -Century Lawyer
Rethinking Legal Education for the 21st-Century Lawyer Today’s Legal Marketplace
Like many other industries in today’s world, the legal profession has been and is undergoing radical changes. Today’s legal marketplace has witnessed modern…
The President As A Repented Democrat
Although it has been a long winding road, we are closer now to our destination than when we began. Like a lone ranger on a mission, the President started a seemingly silent ‘revolution’ to grant autonomy to the legislature and judiciary of…
Federal Government Eliminates Fuel Subsidy: heralds of a Liberal Market
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The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (“NNPC”), Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari recently announced the end to the subsidy currently applicable to the price of Premium Motor Spirit (“PMS” also known in Nigeria…
COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of public health systems globally –Agbakoba says
Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba SAN has said that the Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19 has exposed the fragility of the public health system across the world.
The bar leader and…
Chinese medical team visit: a cursory look at the extant provisions of the law
The recent announcement by the minister of health Dr. Osagie Ehanire, of the visiting 15 medical personnel from China no doubt, raised eyebrows and condemnations. According to the minister, the medical personnel who are said to be experts…