Many years ago, there is a famous story about a man who married another woman in Lagos while still being in a subsisting customary marriage in Kano. When the truth emerged during an inheritance dispute, the later marriage was declared void because the earlier marriage still existed. In Nigeria, Marriage is regarded as a sacred…
YOU CANNOT BE FORCED TO DO A DNA TEST MERELY BECAUSE SOMEONE DEMANDS IT
- February 20, 2026
In Nigeria, a DNA test is often crucial in resolving paternity and inheritance disputes. However, the power of a court to order DNA testing is subject to constitutional safeguards and judicial discretion. Generally, a Nigerian court cannot physically force an unwilling adult to submit to a DNA test, as doing so may infringe on…
The End of “No Refund” Policies — Know Your Rights Under the FCCPA
- February 12, 2026
Obnoxious “No Refund” policies are illegal and it is not just a hype — this is firmly grounded in the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. Just recently, The Enugu High Court declared Peace Mass Transit’s “no refund after payment” policy unlawful under the FCCPA and awarded ₦500,000 in damages to a passenger…
