ABSTRACT Minimum wage regulation is a tool for reducing pay inequality and poverty in a society. Without such a policy in place, many would be earning well below what they can survive on. The National Minimum Wage Act 2019 was enacted by the National Assembly to prescribe a minimum wage applicable to certain classes of workers across all sectors of the Nigerian economy and to provide a framework for the review of minimum wage in Nigeria. The Act, though once a welcome development, is no longer suitable to regulate minimum wage in light of recent developments.  There have been calls for th ..read more

INTRODUCTION  The Law of evidence plays a vital role in the world of litigation. Many times, civil claims no matter how believable fail to arrive at the Eldorado of a favourable judgment due to the exclusionary rules of evidence. It is in this regard that it is sometimes said that a good case can in fact be poorly conducted and lost in Court. This primer (which will be written in parts) relies heavily on the judicial interpretation of various provisions of the law as they affect the admissibility and probative value of various pieces of evidence that could be tendered in a Nigerian Court ..read more

Without equivocation, a state is regarded as the reflection of the wishes of the people. It is not wrong therefore to say that a person who attacks the state is attacking the people or public. Such a person is deemed to be trying to unsettle/scuttle public order. Any Act of maligning, destroying, or setting the state on the precipice of internal insurrection or external aggression is known as treason and inchoate acts of treason are known as Treasonable felonies. Treason has been defined by the Black’s law dictionary 9th editions as: The offense of attempting to overthrow the government of th ..read more

BY RACHEL UDOINYANG (LL.B Hons.)  INTRODUCTION Over the years, the processes and procedures of settling legal disputes through Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR) mechanisms have proven not to be just a speedy but also effectively viable, time considerate, and financially moderate means of settling disputes. This is of course as opposed to the traditional method of dispute settlements by way of litigation through the courts which is void of doubts as to the fact that a good number of years may go by before judgement is finally given upon a matter. Thus, the ADR mechanisms are not withou ..read more

Despite the numerous advantages of Arbitration and ADR to the global economy, Nigeria has steadily witnessed a slow-paced development in the settlement of commercial disputes through arbitration and other ADR mechanisms. Majority of the Multinational companies with huge transactions and high-profile Commercial disputes have continually made foreign countries the venue and seat of Arbitration. Numerous Arbitral proceedings are conducted outside Nigeria even though the commercial disputes occurred in Nigeria. Unfortunately, this has led to low patronage of Nigerian Arbitrators, and the increasin ..read more

With the start of the twenty-first century began the technology era, during which an increasing number of worldwide transactions have gone digital. In actuality, tech firms have helped some of the richest people in the world, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates, build their vast fortunes. A company whose goal is to market technology-related goods or services is referred to as a tech startup. These businesses offer brand-new technological goods or services, as well as innovative ways to offer already-available technological goods or services. In Nigeria, these software firms are sta ..read more

For decades in Nigeria, internet fraud has been a convenient means to financial freedom. A fraudulent scheme that helps to sustain livelihood and give Nigerians the dream luxurious lifestyle. Nigeria is a country infamous for cyber-enabled crime. In a recent research, Nigeria tops the rank of countries with the highest case of internet fraudsters. With records of some of the most notorious cyber criminals in the world who have threatened the nation’s reputation. The origin of internet fraud in Nigeria can be traced back to the 1970s, characterized with the sending of postal letters, faxs mails ..read more

Did you know that “Olosho”, “Ashawo”, “public toilet” as innocent and “virgin-Nigerians” angrily call them are actually not breaking any law in Nigeria? Don’t be shocked if I reiterate that prostitution is a legit business in Nigeria.  Prostitution is condoned and tolerated in various forms and manners. Paying for sex in cash or in kind is part of day-to-day social relationships. Religious critics, law and policymakers might be prone to argue that such a law violates the religious and cultural values of the people. However, this disposition says very little in terms of what goes on in r ..read more

THE OPERATION OF PLEA OF GUILTY AND DEFENCE FOUNDED ON WITCHCRAFT IN MURDER TRIALS Note: The following is only an exposition based on media stories. The stories presented by the media may not be same as that to be presented before the court.  The court would only rely on what is before it in the administration of criminal justice. Few days ago, a sad and hair–raising story made the news as news platforms and reporters spread the story of 15–year–old Odo Chiamaka who allegedly confessed to have killed her boss’ six–month–old baby on the instructions of a witchcraft group she was initiated ..read more

Godfrey Okoye University Holds 8th And 9th Convocation Ceremonies Activities marking the 8th and 9th Convocation Ceremonies of Godfrey Okoye University Enugu started on the 14th of November 2021 with an opening Holy Mass at the Omnium Sanctorium Chaplaincy, Thinkers Corner Enugu. Pictures from the Convocation Opening Mass Group photograph of Principal Officers of GOU and invited guests The one week long event will end on the 21st of November, 2021 with a thanksgiving closing Mass. Line up of Events for the 8th and 9th Convocation ceremonies: Wednesday, 17 November 2021: Inaugural Lecture Tim ..read more