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Constitutional Law
THE ESSENCE OF DIGITALISATION IN THE JUDICIARY
BY : ANTHONY MICHELLE . IMO STATE UNIVERSITY. Introduction: The judiciary is the backbone of every democratic society. It safeguards rights, resolves disputes, and maintains the rule of law. However, the Nigerian...
Family Law
Legal Implications of Statutory Marriage in Nigeria and the Impact of Mohammed v. Mohammed
Statutory marriage in Nigeria, governed by the Marriage Act, Matrimonial Causes Act (MCA) 1970, and Matrimonial Causes Rules (MCR) 1983, is strictly defined as a monogamous union between one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. Entering a statutory marriage confers specific legal protections, invalidates subsequent marriages, imposes strict dissolution preconditions, and governs estate administration under common law principles. However, the Court of Appeal decision in Mohammed v. Mohammed (2022) introduces nuance regarding Islamic succession and polygamy rights for Muslim individuals.
By Josephine Ezireno Idele
Data Privacy/ Technology Law
EMPOWERING NIGERIANS: HOW THE NDPA 2023 STRENGTHENS DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS
The article explains how Nigeria’s Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) gives individuals legal control over their personal data. It outlines key data subject rights: to be informed, access data, request correction or deletion (“right to be forgotten”), data portability, object to certain processing like direct marketing, and safeguards against harmful automated decisions. These rights are overseen by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), which can receive complaints and enforce remedies. The article also notes that courts have recognised personal information as part of the constitutional right to privacy. For organisations, compliance requires more than a privacy policy, they must have proper procedures, transparent notices, records, and safeguards. Overall, the NDPA strengthens Nigerians’ digital privacy and empowers them to protect their personal information.
By Hope Oluwafemi
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