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NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
November, 2023.
IEL/INTRODUCTION… IEL/Nature of Legal Method…
•Legal Method Focus: Not on substantive
•Definition: Study and application of law for law, but on methods courts use to create
individual, societal, and state benefit. and apply it.
•Components: Understanding law, applying •Core Elements: Nature of the English legal
legal methods, adherence to rules. system, sources, and lawyer techniques.
•Purpose: Optimal law utilization for societal •Key Point: Legal method is an exciting
welfare. introduction to the legal system's inner
•Key Point: Legal method bridges law and workings.
practice.
IEL/Functions of Law…
1.Define and Regulate Social Relationships
2.Identify and Allocate Official Authority
3.Resolve Disputes and Provide Remedies
4.Adapt and Evolve Over Time
• IEL/Building a strong foundation in Legal • IEL/Importance of Legal Studies
Studies
• Fundamental Concept: Establishes the
• Start from Basics: Legal studies akin to
learning a foreign language.
groundwork for understanding law.
• Sequential Learning: Begin with legal • Inclusivity: Benefits both law novices and
vocabularies, concepts, and principles. those with minimal prior knowledge.
• Progression: Advance from secondary to • Logic of Law: Emphasizes the creative
primary materials. reasoning and language use in achieving
• Foundation: Legal methods underpin the practical legal results.
study of law.
• Early Exposure: Prepares students with the
• Analogy: Similar to language learning, a
essential skills and knowledge to navigate
structured and orderly approach.
• IEL/A vibrant introduction to Law • advanced legal studiesLaw
IEL/Understanding effectively.
•
• Definition: Law is established rules
Introduction to Legal System: Covers the
English legal system, its sources, and lawyer governing actions and phenomena.
techniques. • Legislative Will: A solemn expression that
• Popular Course: Widely chosen for its clear orders, permits, forbids, and imposes
introduction to law. consequences.
• Application Focus: Teaches the process of • Broad Meaning: Can refer to a science or
making court applications. system of human conduct principles.
• Foundation for Law Subjects: Forms the basis
for advanced law topics like trust and equity,
jurisprudence, and more.
• IEL/CONTRACTS; Key points to note…
• Contract Defined: Legal agreement
involving mutual rights and
responsibilities.
• Elements: Parties, rights,
obligations, terms, termination, and
dispute resolution.
• Commitment: Offers are firm unless
rejected; commitments must be
honored.
• IEL/Employee categories in Nigeria(Labor law)
…
• Two Categories: "Workers" and
"Employees" (Non-Workers).
• Labour Act: Governs minimum
terms for Workers.
• Non-Workers: Employment terms
based on individual contracts.
• No Distinction: Other employment
laws treat all employees equally.
• IEL/CONTRACTS; Contract of Employment • IEL/CONTRACTS; Categories of Employee
Rights in Nigeria…
• Employee Rights: Protected by statutory
• Labour Act: Allows oral or written laws and employment contracts.
contracts. • Dependency on Arrangement: Rights vary
• Section 7: Requires written contracts for based on employment type.
Workers within three months. • Key Rights: Annual leave, sick leave,
• Non-Workers: No statutory need for contract provision, notice before
written contracts. termination.
• Advice: Recommended to have written • Historical Context: Laws established since
contracts for clarity and reference. the 19th century for safety, health, and
fair treatment.
• IEL/CONTRACTS; Employee Rights in Nigeria… • IEL/CONTRACTS; Rights and duties of
Employers in Nigeria…
• Contract of employment • Rights of the Employer:
• Notice of termination • Hire
• Fire
• Wages
• Duties of the Employer:
• Sick leave • Provide work
• Trade unions • Pay agreed wages
• Paid Holiday/Annual Leave • Ensure employee safety
• Maternity leave • Indemnify employees
• Protection against wrongful dismissal • Conduct medical exams (fitness for work)
• Provide a written employment contract
• IEL/CONTRACTS; Laws governing employment
in Nigeria.
• Labour Act 2004: Governs employer-
employee relationships.
• Pensions Reform Act 2014: Regulates
pension schemes for all sectors.
• Employee Compensation Act 2010:
Provides compensation for workplace
injuries.
• National Minimum Wage Act 2019: Sets a
minimum wage for large employers.
