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Introduction Medical negligence litigation in Nigeria is gradually evolving. As public awareness of patients’ rights increases and healthcare standards continue to develop, courts are increasingly called upon to determine disputes involving allegations of misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical errors, and failures in professional care. Although medical negligence actions remain relatively few compared to other civil claims, […]

Introduction Government hospitals play an indispensable role in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Federal Medical Centres, Teaching Hospitals, General Hospitals, and Primary Healthcare Centres provide medical services to millions of Nigerians every year. For many citizens, especially those in low-income communities, government hospitals are often the only accessible and affordable source of healthcare. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and

Introduction Medicines play a critical role in modern healthcare. From treating infections and controlling chronic diseases to relieving pain and saving lives in emergency situations, pharmaceuticals have transformed medicine and improved life expectancy around the world. However, medications can also become instruments of harm when prescribed, dispensed, or administered incorrectly. Drug prescription errors and pharmaceutical

Introduction The relationship between a doctor and a patient is founded upon trust, confidence, and respect for human dignity. Every competent adult has the right to determine what happens to his or her body. This right includes the freedom to accept or refuse medical treatment after receiving sufficient information about the proposed procedure. Modern healthcare

Introduction Medical negligence, also known as medical malpractice, occurs when a healthcare professional or institution fails to provide treatment that meets the standard of care expected of reasonably competent practitioners, resulting in injury, disability, or death to a patient. While many patients and their families believe that any medical mistake automatically gives rise to liability,

Understanding the Liability of Doctors, Hospitals and Healthcare Providers Introduction Medicine is one of the noblest professions in society. Every day, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals work tirelessly to save lives and improve the well-being of patients. However, when healthcare providers fail to exercise the standard of care expected of reasonably competent professionals

Introduction Every day, healthcare professionals across Nigeria save lives and improve the quality of life of millions of patients. Medicine, however, is not an exact science. Complications can occur despite the best efforts of doctors and hospitals. Yet, when injury, disability, or death occurs because a healthcare provider fails to exercise the degree of care

Corporate governance is often discussed in abstract terms — policies, structures, and codes that guide how companies are run. In practice, however, governance becomes most visible when it fails. It is in moments of regulatory intervention, such as sanctions, suspensions, investigations, 0that the true weight of governance obligations becomes clear.In recent years, regulatory bodies in

Introduction: In today’s business environment, data is no longer incidental; it is central. From customer records and employee information to financial transactions and digital interactions, organizations increasingly rely on data to operate and grow. With this reliance comes responsibility. The enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA) marks a significant shift in how

Introduction: In many workplaces, the focus is often on recruitment; that is, getting the right talent through the door. Far less attention is paid to how employment relationships end. Yet, in practice, it is termination, not hiring, that most frequently leads to disputes. For employers, the ability to disengage staff is essential to business efficiency.