Articles by Mika Ogata

Federal Statutes

Court orders costs after rejected settlement offer

A Federal Court of Australia judge ordered indemnity costs after a respondent rejected a pre-hearing settlement offer. The ruling in…

October 7, 2026

State Legislation

Zulum Denies Ordering Arrests, Prioritizes Borno Rebuilding

Borno State Governor Zulum denies ordering arrests of individuals wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts, prioritizing Borno State's rebuilding efforts.

October 3, 2026

Regulatory Updates

Rivers workers win appeal to enforce unpaid wages ruling

Rivers workers win appeal to enforce unpaid wages ruling after National Industrial Court blocked enforcement of ₦3 billion in owed…

October 1, 2026

Bill Tracking

Supreme Court upholds Electoral Act sections but bars INEC from

The Supreme Court upholds key sections of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 but blocks INEC from automatically removing published candidates in…

September 30, 2026

Regulatory Updates

Nigerias trillion-naira coastal highway sparks legal and environmental disputes

Nigeria’s N15.36 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway sparks legal and environmental disputes as construction begins after decades of delays.

September 29, 2026

Bill Tracking

Okpebholo Accuses Politicians of Plotting Against Tinubu’s Reelection

Edo Governor Okpebholo accuses unnamed politicians of plotting against Tinubu's reelection, claiming 'no vacancy' in Aso Rock.

September 26, 2026

State Legislation

Court rules on song authorship claim

Court rules on song authorship claim, dismissing co-authorship claim in gospel song case.

September 25, 2026

State Legislation

South African court clarifies trustee decision-making rules

South African court clarifies trustee decision-making rules, requiring justifiable reasons for rejecting applications to avoid precedent-based denials.

September 19, 2026

Bill Tracking

South Africa Debates Future of Zinn Triad Sentencing

South Africa reevaluates the Zinn triad sentencing framework amid constitutional changes and public safety concerns.

September 17, 2026

Regulatory Updates

Asylum for abused migrant spouses sought

Abused migrant spouses seek asylum due to complex immigration laws and domestic violence.

September 12, 2026