Publications

CERTIFICATE FORGERY AND THE LAW IN NIGERIA: LESSONS FROM THE UCHE NNAJI CASE.

Published on November 06, 2025 at 11:00 AM

This article by our Law Graduate Trainee, Halimah Olanrewaju AbdulFatah,delves into the legal and ethical dimensions of certificate forgery in Nigeria, using the recent case involving former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, as a focal point. It explores the statutory provisions governing forgery under Nigerian law, the judicial interpretation of the offence, and the broader implications for accountability and integrity in public service.

By examining the intersection of law, governance, and public trust, the piece invites a deeper reflection on how the Nigerian justice system addresses one of the country’s most persistent credibility crises.

THE DEMOLITION OF OOL AUTOS: A LEGAL EXAMINATION OF URBAN PLANNING ENFORCEMENT AND PROPERTY RIGHTS IN LAGOS STATE

Published on October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM

The demolition of OOL Autos, a luxury car showroom operated by Waris Olayinka Akinwande (“Ola of Lagos”), by the Lagos State Government on October 11, 2025, has sparked public debate. In this publication, our Associate, A. B. Jimoh, investigates the legal concerns, analysing the legality or otherwise of the government's actions, citing the state's duty to enforce urban planning rules, public safety, and regulatory compliance, all of which are requirements of any responsible government.

UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL MEANING OF CONSENT IN NIGERIAN LAW

Published on October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM

The concept of consent is cardinal in law, rooted in various areas such as Medical Law, Contract Law, Data Privacy, and Criminal Law. In this publication, our Associate, A. D. Olaniyi, examines the legal meaning of consent, exploring how statutes define it and how courts interpret what actual consent means in practice.