Introduction: Why Courts Encourage ADR in Commercial Matters Commercial disputes are no longer viewed by courts as mere legal contests to be decided strictly through adversarial litigation. In modern commercial jurisprudence, particularly within Nigeria, disputes are increasingly assessed through the lens of economic impact, time sensitivity, commercial relationships, and dispute efficiency. This shift explains why […]

Can a State Government Legally Ban Protests? A Deep Dive into Constitutional Rights, Public Order, and the Enduring Power of Dissent The right to protest is often lauded as a cornerstone of democracy, a vital outlet for public grievances, and a powerful engine for social and political change. From the civil rights marches that reshaped […]

Judicial Independence and the Constitution: Why It Matters The Bedrock of Constitutional Democracy At the heart of any truly democratic and just society lies a principle so fundamental that its erosion threatens the very fabric of governance: judicial independence. Far from being an abstract legal concept, judicial independence is the linchpin that connects the written […]