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An Ordinary Person Can Arrest A Criminal Suspect Even Without A Warrant In Nigeria. By Onyekachi Umah,Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK) Just like Police Officers, an ordinary person can arrest any person reasonably suspected of having committed a felony(a crime punishable with 3 years imprisonment or more). In such circumstances, you don’t need a police officer to arrest such a suspect and if.... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/an-ordinary-person-can-arrest-a-criminal-suspect-even-without-a-warrant-in-nigeria/#google_vignette #SabiLaw

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Law Firms/Chambers Cannot Be Engaged and Briefed To Render Legal Services or Sign Documents.  By Onyekachi Umah,Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK) The practise of law is reserved for legal practitioners that are called to the Nigerian Bar and their names enrolled in the records of Supreme Court of Nigeria. Hence, the service of a lawyer cannot be rendered by a company, business name, partnership, firm or chamber of lawyers rather by the lawyers therein. Such institutions and formations are... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/law-firms-chambers-cannot-be-engaged-and-briefed-to-render-legal-services-or-sign-documents/ #SabiLaw

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Assessing Nigeria's New Tax Laws: Are Recent Reforms Adequate for a Digital Economy? By Chioma Anastesia Nwadialu Introduction Driven by the goal of enhancing revenue generation, the Nigerian government has taken deliberate steps to ensure that digital products and services are effectively captured within the tax system. In recent years, significant reforms have been introduced to align the country’s tax framework with the rapid growth of the digital economy in today’s technological era. It is no longer surprising that... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/assessing-nigerias-new-tax-laws-are-recent-reforms-adequate-for-a-digital-economy/ #SabiLaw

Beyond Financial Performance: Assessing Corporate Governance as a Factor in the Investment Analysis of Nigerian Listed Companies. By Nweke Ifeanyi  Abstract Investors primarily focus on financial indicators such as profitability, cash flow, leverage, growth, and valuation when analysing listed companies.  While these measures remain fundamental, they may not fully reveal the institutional risks surrounding the management, control and reporting of shareholders’ capital. This article examines the role of corporate governance in the investment analysis of Nigerian listed companies, with particular attention to... Read more via: https://sabilaw.org/beyond-financial-performance-assessing-corporate-governance-as-a-factor-in-the-investment-analysis-of-nigerian-listed-companies/#google_vignette #SabiLaw

The Tragedies, Comedies and Ironies of Ouster Clauses and Like Provisions in Nigerian Constitutions. By G. Festus Oguichen ABSTRACT What is the use of making a law that cannot be subject to judicial pronouncement and interpretation? The courts are constitutionally empowered to determine issues between persons and authorities, uphold the rights of citizens and review the acts of other organs of government. However, the said power is sometimes stolen back by the legislature true the instrumentality of ouster clause and like provisions in a statute. Using the doctrinal approach, this work critically examines the... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/the-tragedies-comedies-and-ironies-of-ouster-clauses-and-like-provisions-in-nigerian-constitutions/#google_vignette #SabiLaw

True peace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice, equity, and shared humanity. From all of us at SabiLaw

Appraisal of the Duty of Care in the Medical Profession in Nigeria. By Obamwonyi Osahenokemen Beauty, LLB Abstract The term duty of care represents a core principle in both medical ethics and legal practices, mandating that healthcare professionals maintain the highest levels of patient care and welfare. This article appraises the duty of care that medical practitioners have in Nigeria, investigating the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities inherent in the healthcare field. It looks into the extent of duty of care, the legal infrastructure governing medical practice in Nigeria, and... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/appraisal-of-the-duty-of-care-in-the-medical-profession-in-nigeria/ #SabiLaw

Use of Fake Name by a Spouse Invalidates Marriage in Nigeria By Onyekachi Umah,Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK) Any marriage conducted under a false/fake name or name by a spouse with the consent, knowledge and willingness of the other spouse (husband or wife) is... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/use-of-fake-name-by-a-spouse-invalidates-marriage-in-nigeria/ #SabiLaw

A Lawyer’s Bank Account is Exempted from EFCC, SCUML, NFIU and Police Registration/Clearance. By Onyekachi Umah,Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK) Most ignorant banks and bankers will request that a lawyer obtains a proof of registration with the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) before a law firm’s bank account can be created; this is to enable the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other agencies monitor such accounts easily. By the way, some desperate banks may not request for a SCUML certificate at the point of creation of.... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/a-lawyers-bank-account-is-exempted-from-efcc-scuml-nfiu-and-police-registration-clearance/#google_vignette #SabiLaw

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A Single Police Officer /Traffic Warden Cannot Prove Over-speeding in Nigeria.  By Onyekachi Umah,Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK) No driver or rider in Nigeria can be convicted for over-speeding based only on the evidence of one witness, not minding that the witness is a Police Officer, Federal Road Safety Corp or of any agency. This will be different... Read more via: https://sabilaw.org/a-single-officer-cannot-prove-over-speeding-in-nigeria/ #SabiLaw

Electoral Act, 2026 The Electoral Act, 2026 (Act No. 1 of 2026) was enacted by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 18 February 2026. The Act repeals the Electoral Act, No. 13, 2022 and provides a legal framework for regulating the conduct of federal, State and Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, and for related matters. The Act provides for the establishment and functions of the Independent National Electoral Commission, registration of voters, the conduct and administration of elections, political parties, electoral offences, and the determination of election petitions. It also contains provisions relating to Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory and other matters connected with the electoral process. Click to view or Download the Electoral Act, 2026 via: https://sabilaw.org/electoral-act-2026/ #SabiLaw

Beyond the End of Production: A Critical Examination of the Nigeria Upstream Decommissioning and Abandonment Regulations, 2026. By Zainab Alhaji Baba Introduction The cessation of petroleum production does not necessarily mark the end of petroleum operations. Although the productive life of a petroleum field may have come to an end, wells, pipelines, installations, structures and other facilities may remain in place, together with debris, waste materials and other remnants of petroleum operations. Their continued presence may give rise to environmental, safety and financial risks, particularly where such assets are inadequately secured, removed or remediated. For operators, the end of production may therefore mark not the end of their responsibilities, but the commencement of a distinct set of obligations associated with the closure and management of petroleum assets. Decommissioning and abandonment form an essential part of this... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/nigeria-upstream-decommissioning-and-abandonment-regulations-2026/ #SabiLaw

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Condition for Valid Transfer of Nigerian Footballers to Foreign Clubs. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK)  Among other things, an agreement for transfer of any Nigerian footballer (amateur or professional) must be in a written form. It must provide for the... Read more via ; https://sabilaw.org/condition-for-valid-transfer-of-nigerian-footballers-to-foreign-clubs/ #SabiLaw

A Nigerian Citizen other than by Birth cannot have more than a Dual Citizenship. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK) Nigerian citizen other than by birth cannot become a citizen of another country other than by birth. Such Nigerian citizen forfeits his citizenship if he attempts or... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/the-nigerian-citizen-other-than-by-birth/ #SabiLaw