• Nigerian Data Protection Act
    August 4, 2023

    The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023

    On the 12th of June 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, signed the “Nigeria Data Protection Act” (NDPA), into law. The Act is Nigeria’s maiden legislation on Data Protection and was heralded by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019…

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  • July 11, 2023

    SALIENT PROVISIONS OF THE ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION ACT, 2023

    Introduction: On May 26, 2023, former President Muhammadu Buhari gave assent to the then Arbitration and Mediation Bill (the Act). Section 90 of the Act repealed the Arbitration and Conciliation Act CAP A18 LFN 2004 (ACA). The Act has been greeted with enthusiasm due to its several innovative provisions. These legislative developments will elevate the practice of Arbitration and Mediation to a more efficient and effective practice. We have highlighted some of the key provisions of the Act below.

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  • March 9, 2023

    From Warri-Centric 4.0

    The early hours of the 4th day of February 2023 saw employees, friends and well-wishers of CMLP, gather at the NNPC Housing Complex, Ekpan-Warri, Delta State to participate in Warri-Centric 4.0. Warri- Centric is CMLP’s legacy annual 5km run and has been hosted for the past four years. This event is not only aimed at promoting fitness and healthy lifestyle habits but also exhibits the firm’s devotion to community development. This year, as always, the atmosphere was electric as runners of all ages and skill/fitness levels took a chance to display their running skills. The runners were divided into various age categories as follows: under 30, 30 to 45 years, and persons 45 years and above.   The race was well-organized with observers stationed at designated points to enforce compliance with all regulations. The ambulance and health professionals deployed for the race also trailed runners from start to finish. The finish line was a festive scene, with music and refreshments available for the runners and guests. As the runners crossed the finish line, they were greeted with cheers and applause from the spectators, and a sense of success and accomplishment filled the air. Winners emerged from the different age categories, while the top 3 winners for both male and female categories, received cash prizes and medals for their victory. Warri-centric 4.0 had in attendance, distinguished guests such as Nigerian Super Eagles player Mr. Wilson Oruma, The NBA Warri branch Chairman, Chief Oghenero Okoro, the NBA Warri branch Former Chairman, Barr. Emmanuel Uti, the NBA Effurun branch Chairman, Barr. Ben Ubioworo, and Former NBA 1st Vice President, Barr. John O. Aikpokpo-Martins. We appreciate all our friends and well-wishers and look forward with great excitement, to Warri-Centric 5.0.

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  • August 10, 2022

    New Judgement Alert! For Employees in the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry

    The Guideline states that no upstream oil company in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry is permitted to release a staff by way of dismissal, termination, and redundancy, except

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