From 2011 to date, more than 50 cases in Nigeria were decided through the use of electronically generated evidence. This is to be expected against the backdrop of widespread use of technology cutting across all sectors including crime. However, the ability to submit compelling electronic evidence is not enough if it is not coupled with the […]

The digital ecosystem is fast developing and increasing in complexity as different countries seek to adopt a particular approach to digital assets. Therefore, it is imperative that lawyers fully familiarize themselves with the digital financial environment and have a grasp of the regulatory and security issues that pervade this entire system. To facilitate capacity building, […]

Lack of access to justice is an under-publicized, all too present reality in Nigeria and especially rural Nigeria which accounts for 70% of the population. This situation is further exacerbated by barriers of language, physical distance, and prevailing cultures of social exclusion. Lack of information and low literacy levels result in a lack of public […]

Elections are extremely complex, fiercely competitive and highly emotive. Historically, elections have been a catalyst for violence. Worthy of note is a spike in the number of pre-election litigations across Nigeria in the course of every election cycle, especially related to intra-party disputes. In response to stakeholders request for capacity building, and with the 2023 […]

The internet is one of the fastest-growing areas of technical infrastructure development. Over the past decades, the growth of the internet and its use afforded everyone the opportunity to harness the huge potential inherent in the virtual world. This growth has also presented challenges including cybercrime. Cybersecurity has risen to become an international concern hence […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”0dr4lt4fw” animation_delay=”0″] Access to justice is a fundamental right for all citizens of a country. Unfortunately, the vulnerable and poor in most communities lack legal representation and advisory services mostly due to economic constraints and ignorance. This brings about an urgent need for governments, legal aid providers and other stakeholders to partner and […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”0dr4lt4fw” animation_delay=”0″] Digital Currencies and Crypto Derivatives are part of the emerging currencies and New Payment Methods that are gaining acceptance in recent times. The Covid-19 Pandemic has escalated the use of these currencies. Several African countries, and countries in the world, lack proper regulatory frameworks for Crypto Currencies and Crypto Derivatives hence […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”0dr4lt4fw” animation_delay=”0″] Civil protests are a right to all citizens of a nation and occur as an organized public demonstration of disapproval with an idea or course of action. Most protests are normally towards the country’s government. Police worldwide are mandated to uphold the law and protect the citizenry during all times. There […]