Child Adoption in Nigeria: Understanding the Legal Process and Requirements A Practical and Legal Guide for Prospective Adoptive Parents Prepared by: Favour Eze Introduction Child adoption is a legal process through which a person or couple assumes permanent parental responsibility for a child who is not their biological child. [...]
When Love Meets the Law: Breach of Promise to Marry in Nigeria By Onabanjo Iretiogo When does a broken promise become more than a broken heart? Marriage is often preceded by promises, engagements, family introductions, wedding preparations and significant financial commitments. Yet relationships can change, and sometimes one party [...]
No Refund, No Exchange: Is Your Business Policy Legally Enforceable? By Onome Ibrahim When you look up, at the bio of an online vendor or walk into almost any shop in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt and you mostly find a small sign near the till that reads something [...]
Women, Wealth, and Property Ownership in Nigeria: Legal Barriers and Emerging Opportunities By Grace Onwuka Property ownership is more than the possession of land or a house. It is a foundation for financial security, access to credit, generational wealth, freedom, and protection against economic vulnerability. For many women in [...]
How One Footballer Challenged FIFA’s Transfer System The “Diarra Effect”, Free Movement, and the Future of Football By Abdulkabir Bello “What happens when the rules designed to protect contracts become so restrictive that they prevent people from working? That question lay at the heart of one of the most [...]
What Happens If a Surrogacy Arrangement Goes Wrong? A Practical Guide for Surrogate Mothers By M. V. Fagbohunlu “Every surrogacy journey begins with hope. Yet when legal, medical, or personal disputes arise, hope alone is not enough. Proper legal protection is essential, not only for the intended parents and [...]
Can Fame Be Stolen? The Emerging Law of Identity Theft in Entertainment By Onabanjo Iretiogo “The greatest asset a celebrity owns is often not a song, a film, or a trademark. It is recognition. But what happens when recognition itself becomes replicable?” Introduction Entertainment law has traditionally focused on [...]
Beyond Certificates of Occupancy: The Legal Risks Hidden in Real Estate Transactions By Grace Onwuka Introduction Few documents command as much confidence as the Certificate of Occupancy, popularly called the C of O in real estate transactions. To many purchasers, lenders, developers and investors, the production of a C of [...]
SURROGACY IN NIGERIA: LEGAL UNCERTAINTY, EMERGING LEGISLATIVE REFORMS, AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR INTENDED PARENTS, SURROGATES, AND CHILDREN By Chisom Favour Eze Introduction Advances in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) have transformed the landscape of family formation globally. For individuals and couples facing infertility, medical conditions affecting reproduction, or other barriers to [...]
Who Really Owns the Hit Song? A Legal Analysis in the Nigerian Music Industry By Enabulele Emmanuel Abstract Ownership in the Nigerian music industry is widely misunderstood. Many artists assume that performing a song automatically confers full ownership. In reality, music rights are layered and often shared among songwriters, producers, [...]
