THE PILLAR OF JUSTICE: NAVIGATING JURISDICTIONAL COMPETENCE IN NIGERIA || DR (MRS) EKANEM-OUT O. OLOWONIYI | CLEMENTINA E. UKIRI, ESQ. | OKWUDISHI MARIAN EYEWUMI, ESQ. | C.K. ANYANWU (LLM) | NEWMAN ONWUEJE, ESQ.
DR (MRS) EKANEM-OTU, OLUWATOSIN OLOWONIYI In the architecture of Nigerian jurisprudence, jurisdiction is the bedrock upon which the entire edifice of justice is constructed. Often described as the "lifeblood" or "oxygen" of litigation, it is the fundamental power that allows a court to hear and decide a case. Without it, even the most brilliantly argued case or meticulously written judgment remains an exercise in futility. What is Jurisdiction? Jurisdiction is not a matter of judicial discretion or a gift that parties …
The Legal Fallacy of Prorating Monthly Salaries in Nigeria: Insights from the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. - By Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. One of the most common payroll disputes in Nigerian organisations involves the proration of a new employee’s salary during their first month of service. If a monthly-paid staff member commences employment even a few days into the month, many companies automatically apply a fractional calculation, paying them only for the days worked. However, this widespread administrative practice often clashes with the fundamental principles of Nigerian employment law , specifically the distinction between periodic employment and d…
