LEGAL MATTERS

The concept of void and voidable marriages in Nigeria (1)

There are various matrimonial reliefs available in the Matrimonial Causes Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act), 1978 for persons…

12 months ago

Statutory marriages in Nigeria (1)

In the previous publications, I have made some attempts to examine the features of marriages under native law and customs…

12 months ago

Customary marriages in Nigeria (3)

Customary law marriage has the following legal features: It is generally polygamous. The spouses have the right to the enjoyment…

1 year ago

How use of legal tech skills will enhance access to justice — Business Lawyer, Abimo

A business lawyer and digital law practice consultant, Abimo Olayiwola, has stated that the use of legal technological skills will…

1 year ago

Customary marriages in Nigeria (2)

It is pertinent to state at this point that most people in the elite class usually conduct traditional marriage rites…

1 year ago

Customary marriages in Nigeria

Nigeria is made up of many ethnic communities and each ethnic group has its unique and diverse marriage customs. However,…

1 year ago

Igbo Customary Law of Inheritance (3)

The respondents denied her claim and relied on the custom which prevented a widow without a male child from inheriting…

1 year ago

Igbo Customary Law of Inheritance (2)

Continued from last week Be accorded either expressly by, or in the practical application of,any law in force in Nigeria…

1 year ago

Igbo Customary Law of Inheritance (1)

Members of the Igbo ethnic group have their homeland in the southeastern part of Nigeria and spread across Nigeria. They…

1 year ago

Islamic law of inheritance

How to share Inheritance under Islam law: Under the Islamic tradition, the rules guiding the distribution of estate of the…

1 year ago

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