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Copyright Protection in Nigeria

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Copyright Protection in Nigeria

lawpavilion May 16, 2026

BY: Kolade Adegbola Copyright protection is the legal protection of the ownership of creative works  to prevent...

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Whether a Judgment Entered Pursuant to a Plea Bargain Agreement is a Consent Judgment

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Whether a Judgment Entered Pursuant to a Plea Bargain Agreement is a Consent Judgment

lawpavilion May 16, 2026

CASE TITLE: DANKAWU UNIVERSAL SERVICES LTD v. FRN (2026) LPELR-83503(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA:...

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Discretion of a Trial Court as to the Quantum of Damages to Be Awarded; When an Appellate Court Will Interfere with the Same

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Discretion of a Trial Court as to the Quantum of Damages to Be Awarded; When an Appellate Court Will Interfere with the Same

lawpavilion May 16, 2026

CASE TITLE: UNITED PARCEL SERVICES NIGERIA LTD v. MMADU, EVBODI & CO (2026) LPELR-83478(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 27TH...

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Whether a Company Under Receivership can Appoint Legal Counsel in an Action Challenging the Validity of the Appointment of a Receiver/Manager

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Whether a Company Under Receivership can Appoint Legal Counsel in an Action Challenging the Validity of the Appointment of a Receiver/Manager

lawpavilion May 16, 2026

CASE TITLE: NECONDE ENERGY LTD v. FBNQUEST MERCHANT BANK LTD & ORS (2026) LPELR-83567(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 10TH...

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Who Gets Maintenance After Divorce?

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Who Gets Maintenance After Divorce?

lawpavilion May 16, 2026

CASE TITLE: OMOJAFOR v. OMOJAFOR LPELR-83400(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD MARCH, 2026 JUSTICES: TUNDE OYEBANJI AWOTOYE, J.C.A. OKON...

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The Juridical Treatment of Trial by Ordeal and Witchcraft in Nigeria Jurisprudence

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The Juridical Treatment of Trial by Ordeal and Witchcraft in Nigeria Jurisprudence

lawpavilion May 11, 2026

BY: C.K. ANYANWU, LL.M, PhD in view.                                 & PRECIOUS OSUEKE (Miss) ABSTRACT This article explores the...

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The Nigerian Court of Appeal Upholds South African Choice of Court and Choice of Law Agreement

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The Nigerian Court of Appeal Upholds South African Choice of Court and Choice of Law Agreement

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

Dr. Chukwuma Samuel Adesina Okoli (Assistant Professor in Commercial Conflict of Laws at the University of Birmingham....

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Can a Defective Notice of Appeal Be Cured by Amendment?

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Can a Defective Notice of Appeal Be Cured by Amendment?

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: ALARO v. JIMBA & ORS (2026) LPELR-83495(SC) JUDGMENT DATE: 6TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CIVIL...

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Whether the Consent of the Attorney General Is Required to Attach By Garnishee the Funds Held In the Custody of a Public Officer

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Whether the Consent of the Attorney General Is Required to Attach By Garnishee the Funds Held In the Custody of a Public Officer

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: CBN v. Ikechi & Ors LPELR-83443(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 13TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE...

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Whether the Offence of Unlawful Possession of Firearms is a Strict Liability Offence?

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Whether the Offence of Unlawful Possession of Firearms is a Strict Liability Offence?

lawpavilion April 29, 2026

CASE TITLE: SUNDAY v. STATE (2026) LPELR-83413(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 18TH MARCH, 2026 PRACTICE AREA: CRIMINAL LAW AND...

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