The Finality of the ICJ’s Ruling on Bakassi: Why Nigeria Cannot Reclaim the Peninsula

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Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. The Finality of the ICJ’s Ruling on Bakassi: Why Nigeria Cannot Reclaim the PeninsulaLEIS LAW INSIGHT: WK35/D281/24 The International Court of Justice (ICJ), or colloquially the World Court, is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between nations, and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues. It is one of the six organs of the United Nations (UN), and is located in The Hague, Netherlands. The ICJ…

Uberrimae Fidei and Its Jurisprudential Anchorage in Marine Insurance

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Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. Uberrimae Fidei and Its Jurisprudential Anchorage in Marine InsuranceLEIS LAW INSIGHT: WK18/D121/24 Uberrimae Fidei, a Latin phrase denoting utmost good faith, forms the cornerstone of insurance law, necessitating an exceptional level of candor and transparency between contracting parties. This doctrine is particularly pivotal within the sphere of marine insurance, where it…

Contempt and Contestation: The Ensured Right to Dispute Court Orders in Defiance

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Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. Contempt and Contestation: The Ensured Right to Dispute Court Orders in DefianceLEIS LAW INSIGHT: WK17/D117/24   In the realm of contempt proceedings, a fundamentally recognised legal principle posits that any individual deemed in contempt of a court’s order is customarily prohibited from seeking remedial measures from the court so long as…

Addressing Verbosity and Inelegance in Grounds of Appeal

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Levi I. Shaapera, Esq. Addressing Verbosity and Inelegance in Grounds of AppealLEIS LAW INSIGHT: 365/116/24 The meticulous drafting of grounds of appeal and their particulars stands as a vital linchpin in ensuring the effectiveness of legal arguments presented before the court. However, it is not uncommon for respondents to express dissatisfaction with the verbosity, argumentativeness,…

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONERS (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2022

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[No. 25 A 795] ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section: PART I—ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONERS Establishment of the Chartered Institute of Social Work Practitioners. Functions of the Institute. Membership of the Institute. Membership privileges. Duties of members and code of conduct. Governing Council of the Institute. Functions of the Council. The President…