Category Archives: Law

New Book loading

It has taken over 12 months of intense research and writing but it is finally done. Our partner’s new book – “AI Governance: A Necessity and Imperative ” – comes out before the end of the month. The book examines the origins of AI, its risks, opportunities and challenges. It also looks at global andContinue reading “New Book loading”

The Fascinating World of Styrofoams and Single Use Plastics: Why the Recent Lagos Ban of Styrofoam matters

Lagos State Bans Styrofoam to Protect Residents and the Environment On Sunday 28 January 2024 the Lagos State Government took a decisive step to protect its residents and the environment by prohibiting the use and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics within the state. This decision, announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner of EnvironmentContinue reading “The Fascinating World of Styrofoams and Single Use Plastics: Why the Recent Lagos Ban of Styrofoam matters”

LENDING MORE INK TO THE CBN V. INTERSTELLA CONTROVERSY: A PRACTICAL RESOLUTION

Garnishment or garnishee proceedings is a mode of debt recovery or enforcement of judgment debt. The procedure involves wage garnishment or attachment of funds in custody of a third party, referred to as a garnishee. Depending on your jurisdiction (Nigeria, US, and UK), the debt may include spousal or child support, credit card debt, studentContinue reading “LENDING MORE INK TO THE CBN V. INTERSTELLA CONTROVERSY: A PRACTICAL RESOLUTION”

Data Privacy Week 2024

DATA PRIVACY WEEK (DPW): JAN 21 – 27, 2024 This week, Jan 21 – 27, is data privacy week, with the theme: “Take Control of Your Data.” Coincidentally this year’s DPW theme is similar to the new year (2024) mantra “No Agree for Anybody” made popular by Nigerian Youths via social media. “No ‘gree forContinue reading “Data Privacy Week 2024”

Five Years of GDPR: A Review

The General Data Protection Regulation is the most recognizable and comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on 25 May 2018. The passage of the GDPR propelled data privacy into prominence at the world stage. Many countries’ data protection laws have been modeled after the GDPR at the national and subnational level (Brazil –Continue reading “Five Years of GDPR: A Review”

Chronicles of an In House Counsel

In my previous life, as an in house counsel, I often had to sensitize my colleagues about new bank policies and also make presentations at prep – classes for promotion examination(s). I found these two presentations in my archives. One is on the Bilateral Currency Swap agreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) andContinue reading “Chronicles of an In House Counsel”

Garnishment Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and U.S.

Paperback and Hardcover now also available on Amazon Follow link below for your copy: Garnishment Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and U.S.: Wodi, Alex: 9798987288306: Amazon.com: Books

New ebook on Garnishment Law

Now available on Amazon Kindle edition. The ebook version of my book titled – Garnishment Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and US. Ditto the paperback and Hardcover on Amazon, and Barnes & Nobles. You can access it via the link below: Garnishment Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK, and U.S.: Wodi, Alex: 9798987288306: Amazon.com:Continue reading “New ebook on Garnishment Law”