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Fit & Proper PodcastEP#56 - Life in Abuja Campus | Precious John-AdeyemiBy the time you're listening to this, law school postings are already out. Still, its not too late to learn about what to expect from the first among equals - the Abuja Campus. To give us a deep dive on this topic, we have Precious John-Adeyemi, who completed the Bar Part I and Part II program in the Abuja Campus. Precious is an innovative lawyer with a keen interest in startups and tech. She bagged her LLB degree from the University of Buea, Cameroon, and BL from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, where she had previously c...
2021-11-3029 min
Fit & Proper PodcastEP#55 - Life in Yola Campus | Elijah AgboolaUnlike most people going to law school, Elijah Agboola filled in Yola Campus as one of his preferred campus. In this third installment of our Life in Campus Miniseries, he tells us about life in Yola Campus, things to pack, budgeting, coping with the heat, hangout spots, the infamous 'House of Lords' and more.Elijah Agboola is a Trainee Associate at Simmons Coopers Partners. Having completed his law degree at Obafemi Awolowo University, he proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, after which he was called to the Nigerian Bar. His areas of interest are litigation, corporate law...
2021-11-1329 min
Fit & Proper PodcastEP#54 - Life in Enugu Campus | Stephen OkelueIn this episode of our miniseries, we turn our attention to Enugu Campus, through the eyes of Stephen Okelue. In Episode 52, Tosin Abejide told us about Bayelsa Campus. Stephen is a lawyer, fashion entrepreneur, and occasional writer. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2021 after obtaining his LLB degree from the University of Benin. He currently works at the Ministry of Justice, Niger State--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2021-11-1023 min
Fit & Proper PodcastEP#53 - The Crossover Episode | Olaoluwa OniDon't be alarmed when the first voice you hear in this episode isn't Jewel's. We did a crossover episode with The Writer's Sauce, another podcast in the Digilaw family. This episode had Olaoluwa Oni, writer and lawyer as a joint guest. She spoke to us about her book, 'The yNBA', and her upcoming podcast, also in the Digilaw family. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2021-11-1058 min
Data Protection 101EP#10 - Closing this chapter | Abosede Hassan & Precious John-AdeyemiIts been a great run, discussing topics across the data protection spectrum; lawful basis for processing data, privacy notices, cookies, cybersecurity, and more, this podcast has sought to provide data protection knowledge in the most relatable way with our host, Victoria Oloni, and her amazing guests.
But like all good things, the show must come to an end. As we close this chapter, Victoria recalls previous episodes with two random members of our audience, Abosede Hassan and Precious John-Adeyemi. Abosede is a final year law student, while Precious is a startup lawyer.
We hope that...
2021-11-0358 min
Fit & Proper PodcastEP#52 - Life in Bayelsa Campus | Tosin AbejideThis episode starts a new miniseries where we explore what to expect in the six law school campuses as prospective law school students prepare for resumption. We start with Bayelsa campus on this episode with Tosin Abejide. She was recently called to the Nigerian Bar. She's a digital marketing enthusiast, a film and bridal makeup artist at House of Rheevo (her brand), and a Youtuber, vlogging about makeup, self-development, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle. When she's not juggling all her passions, she's doing legal work at the local government in Victoria Island for her NYSC and sleeping. This episode ex...
2021-10-2831 min
Fit & Proper PodcastEP#51 - The Return/Introducing our new Host | Keyukemi Ubi & Jewel OwolanaWith 50 episodes and over 5,000 downloads, Season One was a hit, We got several online commendations from listeners telling us how the episodes helped them prepare for and pass Bar Finals.As Law School resumes for another session with Bar Part Two students, the podcast returns for Season Two with an expanded focus. Beyond just academic content, this season will be touching on life after law school as we talk to lawyers (practising/non-practising) on the life in and outside of the Bar.That's not the only change though. We also have a new host - Jewel Owolana, an incoming law...
2021-10-2107 min
Data Protection 101EP#9 - Domino Effect: How our actions affect the privacy of others | Ridwan OloyedeWhat would you do if your mother or mother-in-law kept uploading pictures of your newborn baby? Probably nothing. But for a woman in Netherlands, it was a big deal. So big that she reported her mother to the Dutch data protection authority. This episode discusses how our actions that we count as nothing, affect the privacy of others, creating a domino effect that puts many others at risk.
It involves things as simple as uploading someone's picture, tagging them, failing to blur CCTV camera footage or positioning it in public, sharing document templates without redacting personal details, sharing location and...
2021-10-1329 min
Data Protection 101EP#8 - Cybersecurity for Businesses | Simbiat SadiqFollowing up on EP#5 - Cybersecurity 101 with Confidence Staveley, this episode with Simbiat Sadiq focuses on cybersecurity for businesses. The discussion covers:
why small businesses should take cybersecurity serious
cyberinsurance
tackling cybersecurity breaches
cybersecurity tips for businesses
Simbiat Sadiq is an active member of Nigeria's cybersecurity community. As part of her significant contribution in inspiring women and promoting cybersecurity in Africa, she was honoured as one of the Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity (Africa) in 2020. She has a keen interest in promoting cybersecurity awareness which led to her active contribution to Africa's first Storied Cybersecurity Awareness handbook by the team at...
2021-09-2534 min
Data Protection 101EP#7 - Reduce, reuse, recycle: Telephone number recycling | Moses FayaDid you know that all phone numbers in Nigeria are the property of the Federal Government and no one can own a number in perpetuity?
This episode of the podcast with Moses Faya covers something we all have experienced at least once. Someone calling you out of nowhere, asking to speak to someone else. Your response likely was, 'wrong number'. What happened is that your phone number was recycled.
In this episode, you'll learn:
the dangers posed as a result of phone number recycling
tips for avoiding these dangers
controversy of recycling phone...
2021-09-1044 min
Data Protection 101EP#6 - Too many Cookies, I have a stomach ache | Ridwan OloyedeIn this episode, Victoria discusses cookies (the internet type, not the edible type) with Ridwan Oloyede. He is the Co-Founder of Tech Hive Advisory where he leads the technology policy team. He advises on the global aspects of cybersecurity policy, data protection and privacy laws, digital health and digital ethics. Ridwan is a Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and a Research Fellow at the African Academic Network on Internet Policy (AANOIP).
Cookies are simply tiny text files that are installed on your device to improve user experience on the internet...
2021-08-2729 min
Data Protection 101EP#5 - Cybersecurity 101 | Confidence Staveley'Using 'Password' as your password is like wearing a net during winter'.
A survey has shown that 'Password' is the most popular password used. If you fall into this category, we made this episode for you. Victoria Oloni has a chat with Confidence Staveley, a cybersecurity expert and founder of the CyberSafe Foundation https://cybersafefoundation.org/. Her wealth of experience garnered across diverse sectors, including consulting, education, banking, and government, has distinguished her as a leading female voice in the African technological space. Confidence has achieved many professional certifications and industry recognitions. She is a Cybersecurity Woman of the Year 2021 F...
2021-08-1335 min
Data Protection 101EP#4 - Why Patrick Obahiagbon should not draft your Privacy Notice | Tojola Bilqis Yusuf (CIPP/E)In this episode, Victoria has a discussion with Tojola on privacy notices and several related topics. The discussion covers:
the difference between a privacy policy and privacy notice
the role of consent forms
content of an ideal privacy notice
whether we can use the same privacy notice across several related websites or mobile applications
terms of use
cookie notice
Tojola is a skilled and competent compliance attorney, with specialisation in privacy, data protection, data ethics, and tech policy.
She is a Certified Information Privacy Practitioner in European Data Protection Law. She is an Associate at Tech Hive Advisory Limited
2021-07-2343 min
Data Protection 101EP#3 - Data Subject Rights | Temitayo OgunmokunIn our first episode with a guest, Victoria talks to Temitayo Ogunmokun on the subject of data subject rights. Temitayo is a Legal Counsel at Alaw International Law Firm in Belgium, and specializes in Privacy, Data Protection, and Privacy.
The conversation on data subject rights is taken from the Nigerian and the EU perspective. As a prelude, Victoria and Temitayo discuss the following foundational issues:
- Privacy v. Data protection: are they the same
- The inaccuracy of the term 'data protection'
- Personal data
- Data subject
The rights of a data subject include:
1. Right of information
2. Right of...
2021-07-0952 min
Data Protection 101EP#2 - Lawful basis for processing dataIn this episode, Victoria talks about the lawful basis for processing data, as provided by the EU GDPR. The 6 lawful basis are:
consent
fulfilling contractual obligations
fulfilling legal obligations
vital interest
public interest
legitimate interest
The Nigerian NDPR provides for all the above basis except legitimate interest. However, the Guidelines for the Management of Personal Data by Public Institutions in Nigeria refers to legitimate interest of the data subject. The GDPR speaks only of legitimate interest of the data controller.
Victoria sheds light on all these and more. She also provides the answer to the question asked in the first e...
2021-06-2535 min
Data Protection 101EP#1 - The Welcome EpisodeIn this maiden episode, you get to see our host, Victoria Oloni, in all her colour, or a good part of it. She tells us how she got into (or stumbled) data protection, winning the first edition of the Adavize Alao Data Protection Essay. We also get a sneak peek at some guests and future topics for discussion. She also provides a working definition of personal data, data processing, the EU GDPR, and Nigeria's NDPR.
If you stick to the end, there's a question. The first three correct answers will get free airtime. To give us...
2021-06-1128 min
2021-06-0800 min
The Grind by NUTM'The Quirk' Mini-Series: 03The Quirk Mini-series is a new program where we highlight the unusual abilities we possess. These unusual abilities might stem from a unique physical or mental situation that we live through. We believe that these conditions privy us to some experiences, perspectives, and opportunities that others do not have access to. We want to put these out there. Through 'The Quirk', we are reimagining conditions that are out of our control.
In this third and final episode, we speak with two scholars, Ademola Adesokan and Nina Mbah, and we talk about the virtue of Passion and Community...
2021-05-1142 min
Fit & Proper PodcastEP#50 - After Law School: Life in and out of the BarWe started this journey June 1st, 2020, and like all good things, the show must end...at least for now. Bar Finals are behind you, and the future awaits. For our last episode this season, we interviewed Omolabake Adetunmbi, a lawyer who went down this road a long time ago. Called to the Bar in 1989, she has worn many hats over her lifetime, as a serial entrepreneur, a mediator, a realtor, and the founder of a premier legal outfitter in Nigeria, in 2000, and an author.The discussion covers her inspiration for founding Legal City, her journey as a law student, while j...
2021-03-3020 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#49 - Making Lemonade out of Bar FinalsAt this point of preparations, there are effectively 4 categories of law school students, those under pressure to meet high external expectations those striving to ensure that they don't fall below their university standards those no one expects anything from, the dark horses seeking to spring a surprise those who have already given up on their lofty goals, and just want to move on to the next stage of their livesWhatever boat you're on, our guests in this episode have something for you. They've been in this situation before, and they came out of with the best o...
2021-03-1818 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#48 - Trial Preparation and Evidence in Criminal TrialsIn this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Taiwo Ogunleye, a practising lawyer, discuss Trial Preparation and Evidence under the Criminal Litigation course of the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers the following themes: burden of proof (legal burden of proof, evidential burden of proof, and standard of proof) competence and compellability of witnesses rules governing child witnesses and unsworn testimony accused as a witness and co-accused persons of unsound mind as witnesses dumb witnesses married persons as witnesses against each other compellability of the President, Governors, diplomatic corps and judicial officers lawyers as witnesses , admissibility of documentary evidence types...
2021-03-1442 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#47 - Company Securities in Nigeria (Floatation of Securities and Collective Investment Schemes)In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Tayo Jimoh discuss the second part of the Company Securities in Nigeria topic in the Corporate Law Practice course of the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers the following.: How a company can offer shares to the public Sukuk bonds v. conventional bonds Primacy capital market v. secondary capital market Role of solicitor in capital market transactions Procedure for floatation of shares in the capital market Procedure for preparing and publishing a prospectus Liabilities for false statements in prospectus Difference between capital market operators and consultants Collective investment schemes and types unit...
2021-03-0839 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#46 - Company Securities in Nigeria (Shares, Debentures and Enforcement of Securities)In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Priscilla Folayemi discuss Company Securities in Nigeria, a topic under Corporate Law Practice in the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers the following points: rights of shareholders types & classes of shares issuance of shares procedure for allotment of shares transmission of shares debentures and how we create them types of debentures creation, perfection, and registration of debentures consequences of not registering a charge discharge and satisfaction of a charge records to keep rights and remedies available to debenture holdersFor a more comprehensive discussion of records to keep, you can listen...
2021-02-2342 min
The Grind by NUTMBanter: Episode 01Banter is a new episode mini-series focused on random but insightful talks about things happening around NSP. In this episode, we talked about our struggles, the recent end-sars, the Val party that happened early this week on Sunday, and a lot more. Listen away.
Banter Hosts:
Keyu is the Chief Operating Officer at DIgiLaw, a law-tech consulting Start-Up. She is passionate about Global Leadership, and Community Relevance. At NSP, she ever seats at only one seat in the auditorium; If you need to find her during class, first find that seat.
2021-02-1837 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#45 - Attendance of Parties, Arraignment Procedure, and Plea Bargaining in NigeriaIn this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Ese Aror discuss the first aspect of Trials under the Criminal Litigation syllabus of the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers what happens when parties are absent, duties of prosecutor, defense counsel, registrar, and judge. The process of arraignment and plea bargaining in criminal trials are also covered. If there's a topic you'd like us to consider or any general feedback, you can drop it via bit.ly/fitpropcast. To take advantage of the Legal City 20@20 Deal and get your wigs and gowns at the best bargain, call them on 07062995699 and use the promo...
2021-02-1024 min
The Grind by NUTMTrailerWelcome to The Grind by NUTM. In this trailer episode, we tell you about what we have in store for our listeners; prospective applicants, fellow scholars, and the world. This is going to be fun ;) Join us weekly, every Tuesday.
-Keyu & Ebun
Keyukemi Ubi is the Chief Operating Officer at DIgiLaw, a law-tech consulting Start-Up. She is passionate about Global Leadership, and Community Relevance. At NSP, she ever seats at only one seat in the auditorium; If you need to find her during class, first find that seat. (Writer: 'subtle inside joke. no vex if...
2021-02-0801 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#44 - Enforcement of Fundamental Rights in NigeriaEnforcement of Fundamental Rights in Nigeria is largely governed by the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009. In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and David Akindolire get talking about FREP as it's commonly referred to. The discussion covers the following.- who can institute action under FREP and the relevant court the procedure for instituting an action under FREP making amendments to an application under FREP orders the court can make drafting an application under FREP the relationship between FREP and habeas corpus comparing the 1979 FREP Rules and the current 2009 FREP Rules things to note towards Bar FinalsIf...
2021-02-0226 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#43 - Sho ni Client? Bill amBilling clients as a lawyer in Nigeria is nothing like the series 'Suits'. In this episode, Keyukemi and Esther Uttih talk about billings and accounts in property transactions. The conversation covers: the rules governing billings the fees and retainers how to deal with clients who refuse to pay for legal services rendered how to remedy overcharging by lawyers (taxation of professional fees) how to charge according to the defined scales ethical issues arising from billing--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2021-01-2724 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#42 - How to win Elections at the Court in Nigeria + A Bonus Episode on the Current Law School ClosureKeyukemi ran for Governor of her state, and was mercilessly rigged out. In this episode, our in-house 'Wole Olanipekun', Mayowa Adegoke shares the process of securing her mandate from the courts. The discussion covers the following: What an election petition is; Courts with jurisdiction over election petitions; Who presents election petitions: Service of petitions Requirements for petitions Grounds for petitions Process of filing petitions up to court hearing; Standard of proof; and Drafting of election petitionWe also have a bonus episode with Ifiokobong Akpan sharing his thoughts on the current law school closure and what should b...
2021-01-1939 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#41 - Accounts Lawyers should keep in NigeriaIn this episode, we discuss legal practitioners accounts and the Legal Practitioners Account Rules 1964. How lawyers should deal with client account, trust account, and the difference between both. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-12-2418 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#40 - Costs and Sanctions in Civil LitigationIn our shortest episode yet, Keyukemi and Ebere discuss the purpose of costs and sanctions in civil litigation. The discussion covers what the court considers in awarding costs, types of orders for costs, types of sanctions and more. If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-12-0910 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#39 - Suing Ajalekoko Nig. Plc: Majority Power v. Minority RightsThis episode brings to a close our miniseries on Corporate Governance in Nigeria. The discussion covers corporate sovereignty, the rule in FOSS v. HARBOTTLE and the broad exceptions. Keyukemi and Adediran also discuss who can bring action against a company, ways minority rights can be protected, drafting a petition and the relevant originating processes, and scenarios where the CAC can investigate a company. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-12-0823 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#38 - Appeals II: State of Lagos v. AjalekokoDon't worry, it's not a real case, but in our discussion of appeals, it popped up a few times. To know why, you'll have to listen. In this episode, Keyukemi has a discussion with Taiwo Ogunleye, a new co-host who is an experienced criminal defence attorney. They pick up where Victoria stopped in EP#37(Appeals) by discussing the appeal process from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The discussion also covers the consequences of counsel failing to appear or failing to file brief, abatement and abandonment of appeal, effect of Practice Directions, order of retrial, and...
2020-12-0240 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#37 - Appeals I: Lawyers like to talkA standard brief of argument is 35 pages, because lawyers like to talk. In this episode, Keyukemi and Victoria discus the procedure for appeals from magistrate courts up to the Court of Appeal. The discussion covers double appeals, cross appeals, and picks up from EP#29(Bail is Free - or is it?) by going indepth into bail pending appeal. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-12-0148 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#36 - Property Taxation in NigeriaKeyukemi and Helen Assor discuss property taxation in Nigeria and the enabling laws. The discussion covers Stamp Duty, Personal Income Tax, Value Added Tax, tenement rates, consent fees, registration fees, Capital Gains Tax, and the ethical issues at stake. If you have suggestions on what you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-11-2524 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#35 - Judgment and Sentencing in Nigerian CourtsIn this episode, Keyukemi and Ese Aror talk about judgment and sentencing, under Criminal Litigation. Their discussion covers what a judgment is, what makes it valid, the time bar for delivering judgement, allocutus or mitigation of sentence, the types of sentences, and alternative approaches to sentencing. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-11-2412 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#34 - Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Financial Statements, Audits and Annual ReturnsIn this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Priscilla Folayemi, one of our new co-hosts, tackle the 4th topic in the Corporate Governance series. Their discussion covers preparing financial statements, auditors, their liabilities, process of removal, and their relationship with the Audit Committee. They also discuss the filing of annual returns and the consequences of failing to file. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss on a future episode, fill our feedback form to let us know via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-11-1721 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#33 - Trial Preparation and Evidence IIIn this episode, Keyukemi and Ebere Ndubueze, a new co-host, continue the discussion on trial preparation and evidence under Civil Litigation. This episode covers opinion evidence, expert witness, child witnesses, hostile witnesses, subpoenas and witness summons, refreshing memory, and competence & compellability of witnesses. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-11-1019 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#32 - Trial Preparation and Evidence IThis episode features one of our new co-hosts, Mayowa Adegoke, a practising lawyer and tech entrepreneur. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on what trial preparation includes, the types of evidence and their admissibility, and the state of computer-generated evidence in Nigeria. If there's a topic you'd like to hear discussed, let us know via feedback form bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-11-0323 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#31 - Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Membership, Meetings, ResolutionsIn this episode, Keyukemi and Adediran discuss how to become a member of a company in Nigeria, according to the law, and some differences in practice. They also cover new introductions by the CAMA 2020 in this respect. The types of meeting, how to prepare for one, types of company resolutions, and the ethical issues at stake are also covered. If there are topics you'd like us to cover, reach out to us via our feedback form bit.ly/fitpropcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-10-0722 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#30 - Letter Writing, Drafting Minutes of Meeting, Office Memorandum, and CVDid you know that you use "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely" to close a letter, depending on the type of greeting used in starting the letter? Or that there's a difference between "present" and "in attendance" for recording minutes of meetings? There's more like this when you listen to this episode. We'd love to talk more about topics you find challenging. Kindly tell us via our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-10-0631 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#29 - Bail is Free - or is it?Most police stations in Nigeria have a poster on the wall saying, "Bail is Free" but we all know something is exchanged for bail. So what does it mean anyway? In this episode of the podcast, Victoria Oloni and Keyukemi Ubi discuss Bail Pending Trial, a topic under Criminal Litigation in the Nigerian Law School curriculum. The discussion covers the definition of bail, how to apply for bail in the various courts in Nigeria, what to do when bail is refused at the Magistrate Court, drafting a bail application, conditions for granting bail with respect to capital offences, and more...
2020-10-0224 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#28 - Wills & Codicils: The Final ChapterThis episode wraps up our miniseries on Wills & Codicils. In this episode, Ufuoma and Keyukemi talk about the necessary particulars for drafting a Will, the stages of drafting, and the parts of a will. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-09-2923 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#27 - Conversations at the BarIn life, little things like keeping your word and fairness matter, and legal practice is no exemption. In this episode, Toheeb and Keyukemi discuss the duties of lawyers to the court, colleagues, the state, and the profession. They also discuss criminal contempt, its types and the punishment. If there's a topic you'd like to hear us discuss, fill out feedback form to tell us more about it bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-09-1632 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#26 - Kirikiri, Sugar Daddies and your Constitutional RightsWhat do Kirikiri Prisons and Sugar Daddies have in common? Can the Nigeria Police arrest people to secure payment of debts? In this episode, Victoria and Keyukemi provide answers to both questions and more. This episode follows up from Episode 23 where we started the discussion on Constitutional Rights. We discuss the right to be tried for an offence known to law, right to remain silent, right to trial for one offence, right against trial for retroactive legislation, right against trial for pardoned offence, right to examine witnesses, and right to interpreter. If there's a topic you'd like to hear us...
2020-09-1535 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#25 - Will me Dollars (Blows Powder)If you're going to put us in your will, you better give us dollars😁. In this episode, Ufuoma and Keyukemi continue from the previous episode where they started talking about Wills & Codicils. They go deeper by talking about legacies in a will, the types of gifts, difference between ademption and abatement, the relationship between pecuniary and demonstrative gifts, partial intestacy, circumstances when a gift may fail, revival, republication, and the limitations on the rights of a testator. If there's a topic you'd like to hear us discuss, kindly fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voi...
2020-09-0932 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#9 - Flipping the Switch on CompaniesRemember the #FlipTheSwitch Challenge that trended a while back? It turns out that companies can also do the same. In this episode of the podcast, we'll be talking about Post-Incorporation Matters under Corporate Law. We cover converting from private to public, public to private, limited to unlimited, how to do corporate search, how it relates to work as a young Associate in commercial firms. To give depth to this conversation, we have Oluwaseun Ayansola (Sage) with us. He's an Associate at Aluko & Oyebode, a Tier 1 law firm in Nigeria. He's the founder of Commercially Aware. He finished top of his...
2020-09-0650 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#24 - Wills & Codicils: The Chief Daddy EpisodeWhy was Chief Daddy's codicil read before the will? What's a codicil anyway and how is it different from a will? If you persuade someone to make you a beneficiary under their will, does it constitute undue influence? In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Ufuoma Bakporhe provide answers to these questions and more. This episode commences another mini-series about Wills in Nigeria. We cover the types of Wills, why you should make one, purpose of a codicil, capacity, conditions for the validity of a will, how to prove a will, and similar transactions. If there's a topic you'd like to...
2020-09-0133 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#23 - Africa Magic and your Constitutional RightsIf your idea of how a police arrest should look like is based on Africa Magic Yoruba, you are so wrong 😂. In this episode, we commence another mini-series where we'll be discussing the Constitutional Safeguards to ensure fair trial of an accused person in Nigeria. This is a topic under Criminal Litigation of the Nigerian Law School syllabus. The discussants are Keyukemi Ubi and Victoria Oloni. On this episode, they cover the right to be informed of crime alleged (for our Africa Magic lovers), right to fair hearing, presumption of innocence, right to adequate time & facilities to prepare defence, and rig...
2020-08-2543 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#22 - Summary Judgment ProcedureDavid is back, since Episode 5 (Introduction to Civil Litigation), and he's talking about Summary Judgment under Civil Litigation with Keyukemi Ubi. Their discussion covers the rationale for it, the types, their respective procedures and how a summary judgment can be set aside. They also touch on what default judgments are. If there's a topic you'd like us to discuss, kindly fill our feedback form to tell us bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-08-1431 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#21 - Mortgages 103: UpstampingThis episode wraps up our discussions on Mortgages under Property Law Practice. In this episode, we talk about the concept of upstamping and distinguish it from successive mortgages. The discussion also covers the rights and remedies of parties to a mortgage and the discharge of a mortgage. If there's a topic you'd like to hear us discuss, kindly fill our feedback form bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-08-1226 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#20 - Mortgages 102: Blood Covenants and Living in BondageIn this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Ufuoma Bakporhe discuss Mortgages, Old Nollywood style. In continuation of the discussion in Episode 14, they talk about the covenants in a mortgage namely, punctual payment of interest; insurance; provisions for borrower not to redeem for term certain; and consolidation. They also discuss how to draft a deed of mortgage and the ethical issues involved. If there's an episode you'd like to hear us discuss, kindly fill our feedback form bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-08-1024 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#19 - Corporate Governance in Nigeria (Secretaries)This episode continues the discussion from the previous episode. Here we talk about the status of a Company Secretary in Nigeria and the conditions that have to be in place to be one. The criteria for company secretary in a public company is different from that of a private company and we cover it. We also talk about method of appointment, removal, and the duties. If there's a topic you'd like to hear us discuss, kindly fill our feedback form via bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-08-0716 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#18 - Corporate Governance in Nigeria (Directors)This episode follows up on the Corporate Governance discussion we started in Episode 14. In this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Tayo Jimoh double down on Directors - types of directors, appointment of directors, the role of the Managing Director. They also talk about the differences in appointment of directors in private and public companies, retirement, rotation, removal, duties of directors, and remedies for breach of duty of directors. If there's a topic you'd like to hear us discuss or general feedback, let us know via our feedback form https://bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...
2020-08-0323 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#17 - Mortgages 101: Liens & WeavesIf you've ever bought a weave on credit, then you probably have a good idea of what a lien is than you know. In this episode, Ufuoma Bakporhe and Keyukemi Ubi get talking about mortgages in Nigeria. What is a mortgage? What are types of a mortgage and the relevant institutions? How do you differentiate between mortgage and similar transactions - charges, pledges, liens, conditional sales? Can an 'onigbese' be a party to a mortgage? Find out in this episode. As usual, Lagos State has its distinct rules governing mortgage transactions, as opposed to the rest of Nigeria. You'll learn...
2020-07-2943 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#16 - Basic Drafting Principles and Stages of DraftingIn this episode, we have Grace Kalu with us. She finished a First Class from the Nigerian Law School in the 2018/2019 Session. She's currently an Associate with Afe Babalola & Co. The topic of discussion in this episode is a topic under the Professional Ethics and Skills course in the Nigerian Law School syllabus. We discuss the principles of drafting, use of punctuations and paragraphs, the place of tone in legal drafting, dealing with ambiguity and descriptive words, use of precedents, and legislative drafting. If there's a topic you'd like us to cover, kindly tell us via https://bit.ly/fitpropcast...
2020-07-2746 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#15 - Legislative DraftingIn this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Wale Adeagbo talk about legislative drafting, a topic under Week 11 of the Professional Ethics and Skills course in the Nigerian Law School. The discussion covers parts of a legislation, the principles, stages and how to critique and draft a legislation. If there's an topic you'd like us to discuss, feel free to let us know via our feedback form bit.ly/fitpropcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-07-1713 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#14 - Corporate Governance in Nigeria (Legal Framework, Concepts and International Best Practices)On this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Tayo Jimoh commence the discussion on Corporate Governance in Nigeria, a topic that runs through Weeks 10 to 14 of Corporate Law Practice, a course in the Bar Part Two programme of the Nigerian Law School. The focus in this topic is on the broad legal framework, associated concepts and some of the Codes of Corporate Governance for each sector of the economy. The discussion covers the theories of corporate governance, focusing on the two most important for the purpose of Bar Finals. Some important provisions of the Codes are also discussed, like the fact you...
2020-07-1521 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#13 - A Discussion on the Land Registration Law (LRL) 2014, Lagos StateIn this episode, Keyukemi Ubi and Ufuoma Bakporhe discuss the Land Registration Law (LRL) 2014 of Lagos State, the relevant law that regulates the registration and search for land in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study of this law falls under Week 14 of the Property Law Practice syllabus of the Nigerian Law School. The discussion in this episode covers the documents that can and should be registered. We also discuss how to conduct a search in the Land Information Management System (LIMS), the relevance of the Electronic Search Report, and the key differences between the Land Registration Law of Lagos State, and...
2020-07-1320 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#12 - Charges 102: The Little Things that MatterThis episode concludes the conversation on Charges which we started in Episode 7 (Charges 101: The Money Heist Edition). Here we talk about the little things that matter when it comes to drafting charges. Is it charge or count? Is it accused or Defendant? They're all correct, depending on the context. To shed light on this and other issues under the topic Charges, we have Oluwadunni Oni (2nd-Best Graduating Student of the Nigerian Law School 2019), with Victoria Oloni and Ubi Keyukemi. Their discussion also covers defective charges, how they can be rectified, what happens if they aren't, Nolle Prosequi vs. Withdrawal, and...
2020-07-0823 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#11 - PleadingsOn this episode of the podcast, we discuss Pleadings under Civil Litigation with Ogochukwu Scholastica Akaeze. She finished from the University of Ibadan and proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Yola, where she finished with a First Class in 2019. She's currently an Associate with Perchstone & Graeys in Abuja. The discussion covers what pleadings are, their unique role, and the types of pleadings, their filing and service, the procedure for amendment, and not forgetting, the things to watch out for in Bar Finals. If there's a topic you'd like us to talk about, tell us about it via https://bit.ly...
2020-07-0317 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#10 - Pre-trial Issues and Pre-trial ProceedingsHave you been cramming the Orders and Rules of Court for Lagos and Abuja? What if we told you life doesn't have to be that hard? To find out why we say so, you'll have to listen to this episode. We interview Jennifer Francis here, a First-Class Graduate of the NLS (2019) and a Legal Associate of Azura Power West Africa Limited, in Abuja. Our discussion covers Right of Action vs. Cause of Action, Conditions for striking out or dismissal, interrogatories, discovery of documents and so much more. If there's a topic you'd like us to cover, kindly fill our feedback...
2020-07-0140 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#8 - Leases 102: Why is Lagos Always Different?As if dealing with the differences between CA and the PCL States wasn't enough, Lagos State has a way of adding more pepper to it. Luckily, we have Oluwadunni Oni, 3rd Best Student in Property Law (2018/2019) to take us through the differences in the key property law jurisdictions, the types of covenants and a step by step explanation of how to draft a lease. If there's a topic you'd like us to cover, feel free to let us know via https://bit.ly/fitpropcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-06-2436 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#7 - Charges 101: The Money Heist EditionIf you're planning on robbing a bank (hopefully not), you should listen to this episode first. On this episode, Keyukemi Ubi, Victoria Oloni, and Oluwadunni Oni, the 2nd Best Graduating Student of the Nigerian Law School 2018/2019 Session discuss the topic "Charges" under Criminal Litigation. If a gang of robbers are escaping from the crime scene and the driver of the getaway car runs over someone, will the entire gang be charged together or separately for the crime of murder? If there's a hacker who remotely helps the team bypass the bank's security system, can he also be charged for murder...
2020-06-1639 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#6 - A Dive into LeasesWhat do "Owambes" have to do with leases? Can giving your daughter out in marriage constitute money's worth for a lease? Does the rule in WALSH v. LONSDALE override Section 77 of the PCL, 1959? What should you watch out for when it comes to lease questions in Bar Finals? We discuss all these and more in this episode of the Podcast. On this episode, we have a guest with us - Oluwadunni Oni, the 2nd Best Graduating Student of the Nigerian Law School 2018/2019 Session; the best Female Student in Civil and Criminal Litigation ; and the 3rd Best Student in Property Law...
2020-06-1244 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#5 - Introduction to Civil LitigationIn this episode, Ubi Keyukemi and Akindolire David, Bar 2 candidate of the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, the lay the foundation for all subsequent discussions about Civil Litigation. We learn about the importance of jurisdiction, rules of court, choice of court, and the importance of taking note of these things. If there's a topic you'd like to hear us talk about in a future episode of the Podcast, feel free to let us know via our feedback form - bit.ly/fitpropcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-06-1020 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#4 - Introduction to Corporate Law PracticeIn this episode, Ubi Keyukemi and Tayo Jimoh, student of the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, get talking about corporate law practice in Nigeria. It turns out that not just any company can be registered in Nigeria. Also, all because you're a lawyer in Nigeria doesn't mean you can register companies. You still have to register with the relevant authorities. Who are those authorities and what's the procedure like? This episode covers this and more--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-06-0830 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#3 - Introduction to Criminal LitigationIn this episode of the podcast, Ubi Keyukemi and Victoria Oloni lay the foundation for the every other episode about Criminal Litigation. They discuss the relevant criminal laws in Nigeria (turns out there's a difference between what the textbooks say, and what actually obtains in practice). They also cover the types, sittings, and settings of courts and close with a case study that brings everything to life. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and fill our feedback form, telling us what topics you'd like us to discuss in future episodes. You can follow us on Twitter and...
2020-06-0520 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#2 - The Historical Development of the Nigerian Legal ProfessionIn this episode, Toheeb Adeagbo gives Ubi Keyukemi the low-down on the history of legal practice in Nigeria, from 1876 till date. Also, what might happen if Coronavirus prevented law students from returning to the Nigerian Law School? Find out in this episode. To follow us on social media, we're on Twitter and Instagram @digilawng. Ubi Keyukemi is on Twitter and Instagram @keyukemi_--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
2020-06-0327 minFit & Proper PodcastEP#1 - Introduction to Property Law PracticeIn this maiden episode, Ubi Keyukemi and Ufuoma Bakporhe get talking about the Property Law Practice as it relates to the Bar Finals of the Nigerian Law School. They cover the frequency of land disputes, the importance of ethical conduct for lawyers in land transactions, amongst other background issues. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @digilawng The Host and Scriptwriter is Ubi Keyukemi. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @keyukemi_. You can follow Ufuoma Bakporhe on Twitter at @ufuomabakporhe and on Instagram at @uf_oma--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/digilaw60/message
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