Under the Nigerian law, a marriage can end only in two ways: by the death of a partner or by an order of court dissolving the marriage. In order to dissolve a marriage conducted in a licensed place of worship (church) or marriage registry in Nigeria, this procedure is a must-follow. This process may be […]
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Cohabitation is the fact or state of living together, especially as partners in life, usually with the suggestion of sexual relations, according to Black’s Law Dictionary, Ninth Edition. It is the act of living together on grounds of emotional and physical intimacy and having a sexual relationship without being married. Where two persons of opposite
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Ordinarily, mediation is a process whereby a neutral, impartial third party facilitates two or more parties in dispute to communicate with each other in order for them to reach an agreement voluntarily. Family mediation therefore would entail the facilitation of family members (couples) who are in disagreement or dispute with each other to communicate among themselves to achieve a
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After a lot of agitations for the protection of persons facing different forms of violence, especially at home or in love relationships, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, otherwise known as the VAPP Act, was passed into law in 2015. This Act came as the much-needed improvement on the Criminal Code and Penal Code with
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THE PROPRIETY OR OTHERWISE OF EMPLOYERS PREVENTING THEIR EMPLOYEES FROM FORMING OR JOINING TRADE UNIONS Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria made provision for citizens’ freedom to assemble and associate with other persons, and in particular to join and form associations for the protection of their rights. Therefore, it
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The National Housing Fund (NHF), established by the NHF Act of 1992, is a Federal Government scheme that entitles all Nigerians above the age of 21 years in paid employment to a government-funded loan with low interest. The National Housing Fund was created by the Federal Government to cater for the housing needs of the Nigerian
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Imagine that in an average Nigerian home today, a 40-year-old man informs his 35-year-old wife that he is going to see his lawyer to write his will. The following conversation will be the likely aftermath of that information. Wife: Are you sure you’re okay? Man: Of course, I am. Wife: Are you suffering from any
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The functions of a lawyer cut across various aspects of society, varying from social to business to economic and even family institutions. However, society seems oblivious to this fact. Before delving into the nitty-gritty of this topic, it is important to explain what business-to-business (B2B) transactions entail. A B2B transaction is a form of transaction
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A trademark is one of the most important intangible assets of any business; it permits uniqueness in branding and also distinguishes businesses from one another. The need to differentiate businesses, especially those with similar natures, from time immemorial triggered the emergence of trademarks and continues to prompt their evolution. A trademark is simply any unique
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MEANING OF THE TERMINOLOGY CYBER BULLYING Cyberbullying refers to the use of digital platforms to harm others through messages, comments, or posts. With the increasing popularity of social media platforms, it has become crucial to address and prevent such behavior to ensure a safe online environment. The anonymity and accessibility of online platforms contribute to
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