Meta’s Privacy Reckoning: Nigeria’s Bold Step Toward Data Accountability

Recently, global attention turned to Nigeria as Meta Platforms Inc. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp moved closer to resolving a major dispute with Nigerian regulators over alleged breaches of the country’s data protection laws. This case is not just about one company and a regulator; it marks an important moment in Nigeria’s efforts to safeguard its citizens’ data in the era of digital expansion.

Beyond the Black Gold: The Governance Battle in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector

The Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA) was long heralded as a watershed in Nigeria’s regulation of its most consequential natural resource. After two decades of intermittent attempts at legislative reform, the PIA sought to reconcile competing political, fiscal, and commercial imperatives: to attract investment, to modernize regulatory institutions, and to restore confidence in how oil and gas revenues are managed.

The Surge in Human Rights Violations and the Accountability of Law Enforcement in Nigeria

Nigeria is confronting a renewed and troubling debate about human rights and the duties of those entrusted with maintaining public order. In recent months official records and civil society monitoring have pointed to an increase in complaints of rights abuses, ranging from sexual and gender-based violence to reports of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.

Nigeria’s Raw Shea Nut Export Ban: A Defining Moment for Business, Trade, and the Law

Nigeria is witnessing a significant shift in its economic and legal landscape following the federal government’s decision to impose a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts. Announced by Vice President Kashim Shettima on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, this policy has already sparked intense debates across boardrooms, farms, legal circles, and international markets.
But this development is not just about shea nuts. It is a story about Nigeria’s evolving economic identity, trade policy, and the increasing influence of business law in shaping the future of commerce and industrialization.

NNPC Limited’s Leadership Overhaul: Governance for Every Nigerian

In April 2025, the Nigerian government instigated a comprehensive reorganisation of leadership at NNPC Limited, the national oil company, marking more than a reshuffle, it was a signal. This action, by President Bola Tinubu, was not merely administrative: it was a constitutional and legal reaffirmation of public accountability.

Supreme Court Ruling Reshapes Business Law: Law Firms Registered as Business Names Gain Full Contractual Capacity

In a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Attorney General of Bayelsa State v. Odok, the apex court has settled a long-standing legal controversy regarding the contractual capacity of law firms registered merely as business names. Prior to this ruling, there were significant uncertainties within the Nigerian legal industry about the legitimacy of business-name-registered firms, particularly regarding their ability to enter into contracts, receive payments, and provide professional legal services.

NIIRA 2025: A Definitive Shift in Nigeria’s Insurance Law and Economic Landscape

On 6 August 2025, President Bola Tinubu broke new ground in Nigeria’s economic and regulatory history by signing the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 into law. This sweeping legislation consolidates numerous outdated statutes into one comprehensive framework, establishing a legal foundation for modernizing Nigeria’s underperforming insurance sector.

Power on Trial – The Rivers State Emergency and Nigeria’s Constitutional Crossroads

In March 2025, Nigeria’s democratic landscape was jolted by a dramatic assertion of federal power. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing escalating political unrest, legislative paralysis, and a breakdown of public order. The decree suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the entire Rivers State House of Assembly. In their place, the President appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas as Sole Administrator to steer the state during the emergency period.

Chalks Down, Voices Raised: Legal Reflections on the FCT Teachers’ Strike and NANS Protest Declaration”

In a country grappling with deep-seated socio-economic challenges, few events underscore the tensions between governance, accountability, and civic activism more vividly than the ongoing strike by primary school teachers in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Since the industrial action began, classrooms have fallen silent and thousands of young pupils have been left stranded in their educational journey.

Grounded Rights: Examining Passenger Compensation Law in Nigeria After the Virgin Atlantic Case

Air travel has become increasingly indispensable in Nigeria, with millions of citizens relying on local and international flights for business, education, health, and leisure. However, as the aviation sector expands, so do the legal disputes concerning passenger welfare. A recent judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Lagos involving Virgin Atlantic Airways has brought renewed attention to an often-overlooked area of legal protection: compensation for passengers whose rights are violated by airlines.