Author: Abubakar Garba Esq.

Abubakar Garba Esq. is a frontline human rights litigator and criminal defense attorney called to the Nigerian Bar in 2010. Based in Northern Nigeria, he has represented hundreds of indigent defendants in capital offenses, bail applications, and constitutional petitions challenging arbitrary arrest, unlawful detention, and police abuse. Through his contributions to LawTalks Nigeria, Abubakar educates everyday citizens on their fundamental rights under the ACJA, Police Act 2020, and the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.

Law / Human Rights

Can a Spouse Obtain a Decree of Judicial Separation Without Proving Marital Irretrievability under the Matrimonial Causes Act?

Spouses experiencing severe matrimonial disharmony may wish to end cohabitation and secure legal protection regarding maintenance and custody without dissolving the legal...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

What Statutory Conditions Must Be Satisfied for Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023?

Multinational corporations, fintech startups, and digital marketing platforms operating in Nigeria routinely transmit customer and employee personal data to overseas cloud servers...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

What Product Liability Lies Against a Registered Importer for Adulterated Pediatric Medicines under the NAFDAC Act in Nigeria?

A commercial pharmaceutical importing company procures a consignment of pediatric cough syrup from an overseas pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributes the medicine to...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

Is the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) Final Accident Report Admissible to Prove Civil Negligence Against an Airline?

Following a serious runway excursion or commercial aviation crash in Nigeria, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) conducts an exhaustive technical investigation....

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

What Criminal and Civil Liabilities Arise from Operating a Public Commercial Building Without Mandatory Statutory Insurance in Nigeria?

Urban real estate in Nigerian commercial hubs consists of numerous multi-story office complexes, shopping malls, and private educational institutions. Following a structural...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

Can a State Governor Revoke a Statutory Right of Occupancy Without Explicit Public Purpose and Prior Notice under the Land Use Act?

State Governors in Nigeria hold vast constitutional powers over urban real estate, holding all state land in trust for the public. A...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

Can the Federal High Court Pierce the Corporate Veil to Hold a Parent Entity Liable for Environmental Torts of its Nigerian Subsidiary?

Multinational oil corporations operating in Nigeria frequently organize their activities through wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries. Following a catastrophic crude oil blowout that devastated...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

Can a Whistleblower Sued for Breach of Corporate Non-Disclosure Agreements Rely on SEC Corporate Governance Rules as a Defense?

An internal compliance officer at a publicly listed conglomerate discovers widespread financial statement manipulation and illegal dividend declarations. In accordance with corporate...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

What Mandatory Corporate Obligations Do High-Emitting Industrial Companies Face under the Nigerian Climate Change Act 2021?

Global commitments to combat climate change prompted Nigeria to enact the comprehensive Climate Change Act 2021. The statute establishes a national framework...

Sep 4, 2024 • 4 min read

Law / Human Rights

Can Commercial Banks Deduct the Statutory Cybersecurity Levy on Customer Electronic Transfers Without Direct CBN Guidelines?

The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024 introduced a statutory cybersecurity levy of 0.5% on designated electronic transactions to fund the...

Sep 3, 2024 • 4 min read

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