Category Archives: Nigeria

AI Governance: A Global Approach

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perhaps the most disruptive and transformative technology of our time. AI has huge implications for humans and society. AI models and AI systems have been deployed in multiple domains like finance, health, argiculture, autonomous vehicles, employment, law enforcement and cybersecurity. However, just as AI comes with potential benefits it also hasContinue reading “AI Governance: A Global Approach”

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”

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”

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”

The Cement Armada Cases

The Nigerian cement armada saga was a whirlpool of events that culminated in cases instituted by contractors engaged to supply large quantities of cement by the Nigerian Ministry of Defense following the CBN’s unwillingness to honour letters of credit opened to cover payments for the supplies in ships which waited months unend at the LagosContinue reading “The Cement Armada Cases”

Garnishment: A Comparative Analysis of the Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and US

New book loading Statement fom the Author (our Managing Partner): – Presently putting finishing touches to my long awaited book on Garnishment and attachment proceedings in the US, UK and Nigeria. Stay tuned to this page. It promises to be an interesting and informative read when released. The book traces the history of garnishee proceedingsContinue reading “Garnishment: A Comparative Analysis of the Law and Practice in Nigeria, UK and US”

Jurisdiction in Garnishee Proceedings: The position in Nigeria

This paper seeks to address the position of the law in respect of determining jurisdiction in garnishee proceedings involving the Federal Government or its agencies and the Garnishee banker. Use link above to download and read paper.