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It’s one thing to see the struggle of the Nigerian job market; it’s another to see a blatant violation of the Nigeria Da...
18/02/2026

It’s one thing to see the struggle of the Nigerian job market; it’s another to see a blatant violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) playing out on a street corner.

​Imagine buying guguru and epa only to find that your snack is wrapped in a copy of someone's CV. This isn't just "recycling paper"—it is a massive breach of data privacy.

​Recruitment agencies and corporate bodies have a fiduciary duty to protect the personal data entrusted to them. Handing over CVs (containing addresses, phone numbers, and sensitive history) to scrap paper vendors is a punishable offense under our current laws.

​We need to move beyond "business as usual" and hold these data controllers accountable. Privacy is a right, not a suggestion. ⚖️🇳🇬

Women property ownership rights.The discussion about the property ownership rights of women is centered on the issues th...
04/09/2025

Women property ownership rights.

The discussion about the property ownership rights of women is centered on the issues that go to the heart of women’s financial security and legal protection which we have encountered severally in the course of work.

The following questions begs answers:

🔹 Why would a woman who has worked hard and earned her money choose to purchase a property and register the title in her husband’s name rather than her own?

🔹 Why do some women who purchase property in their own names with their earnings surrender the title documents to their husbands instead of keeping them safe personally?

🔹 Why do some women prefer to pass money through their husbands to buy property, instead of purchasing directly in their own names?

As lawyers who have seen firsthand the disputes and losses that arise when women do not protect their property rights, we cannot overemphasize how important it is to address these issues early and decisively, because they have serious legal consequences.

What do you think drives these decisions?
If you could advise your younger self—or another woman—what would you say?

On this table, your voice matters. Sometimes the experience of one woman could be the light another woman needs. 🌸

Two inseparable friends, Mgbeke and Mgborie, dreamed of establishing a school in their neighborhood at Mpape.Their agree...
12/06/2025

Two inseparable friends, Mgbeke and Mgborie, dreamed of establishing a school in their neighborhood at Mpape.

Their agreement was that if they ever dissolved their partnership, they'd divide the investment into two.

So, they registered Brilliant Minds Academy, Mpape, as an enterprise, bought land, and built the first classroom. The school thrived, more classrooms added and the business waxed stronger.

But somewhere along the way, things went awry and Mgbeke decided to pull out.
"I want the school divided into two," she said , referencing the original agreement between the parties.

Mgborie was devastated. "How can we divide a school?, she asked. She offered to buy out Mgbeke 's share of the business. But Mgbeke would not agree, insisting on the literal interpretation of their agreement.

Their mutual friend, Mgbafo and other people have intervened in resolving the issue and pleaded with Mgbeke to reason with Mgbafo, but she remains adamant. Parties are at a deadlock!

Mgborie has run to us for advice.

How do we divide a school into two? How about the students? And the reputation built over the years?

Let's look at their agreement 🤝

The first and fundamental flaw with this type of partnership is that they don't have a well written agreement detailing their intentions.
A robust partnership agreement that will spell out the terms of their contribution, participation, profit and risk sharing, dispute resolution and very importantly, a comprehensive exit strategy is what they ought to have considered.

We have assisted Mgbeke and Mgborie to resolve their conflict. Unfortunately, the friendship has ended, though the school is saved.

Ever been in a similar situation with Mgborie?

Don't be like Mgborie.

Normalise having the terms of your partnership or collaboration penned down and endorsed.

Every partnership needs a formal, detailed partnership agreement drafted by a legal professional.

So, last week, the news of the death of a woman due to domestic violence was everywhere on the internet with some people...
08/05/2025

So, last week, the news of the death of a woman due to domestic violence was everywhere on the internet with some people calling for justice for her.

Unfortunately, there is no justice for the dead. She died for nothing. The children, the property and whatever else she allowed to keep her kwechiri in that hell hole marriage do not matter anymore. She passed away in pain, sorrow and regret.

Her painful death highlights the complex intersection of domestic violence, property rights, and safety of women in marriages.

We mourn her unfortunate death, but today we are going to talk to the living; the living who is going through the same thing she passed through.

Her case exemplifies several common challenges faced by victims of domestic violence such as;
1. Economic entrapment: When a woman has invested significantly in matrimonial property, leaving can mean abandoning her financial contributions and security.
2. Legal uncertainty: Many women fear losing their share of marital property if they leave an abusive marriage.
3. Cultural and social pressures: The society often places significant emphasis on marriage preservation, potentially discouraging women from leaving abusive situations.

The good news is that victims of domestic or spousal abuse have some legal options available to them.

*Under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP Act), a victim can obtain protection orders that:
Prohibit the abuser from further violence
Prevent the abuser from evicting the victim from the matrimonial home.
Grant temporary custody of children if applicable.

*Document all financial contributions to property acquisition and development.

*Ensure joint names appear on property titles where applicable and have them registered at the land registry.

*Write to the land registry to place a caveat on the property and also make publications in national dailies.

*File for judicial separation while maintaining property rights.

*Seek court orders for maintenance and exclusive possession of matrimonial home during proceedings.

*Pursue divorce with equitable property distribution claims.

Further recommendations:
Safety first: Develop a safety plan before taking legal action.
Contact domestic violence organizations.
Consider temporary relocation to a safe house if immediate danger exists.
Documentation: Gather evidence of both:
The abuse (medical reports, witness statements, police reports)
Financial contributions to matrimonial property (receipts, bank transfers, witness statements)
Legal consultation: Seek advice from a lawyer experienced in both domestic violence and property law.

Court protection: Apply for protection orders that specifically address:
Personal safety
Property rights
Exclusive possession of the matrimonial home during legal proceedings.

Financial independence

Remember to love yourself first before you love your neighbor. If you read to the end, let us know by commenting and liking the post. Questions are also welcome.

This information is for those who have landed properties within any of the area councils in the FCT
26/04/2025

This information is for those who have landed properties within any of the area councils in the FCT

Few weeks ago, a sister dear to my heart was heartbroken because her brothers had shared the chunk of the money realized...
25/04/2025

Few weeks ago, a sister dear to my heart was heartbroken because her brothers had shared the chunk of the money realized from the sale of her late father’s landed property and grudgingly ‘dashed’ her and her sisters some crumbs. According to the guys, women are not relevant and have no say in the affairs of the family.

The truth is that this claim that a woman cannot inherit from her father's estate because of her gender, contradicts Section 42 of the Nigeria constitution, and the Administration of Estate Laws of some states. And this has been proved by several cases filed by women who made up their minds not to be deprived of their rights.

In the case of Ukeje v. Ukeje (2014) - The Supreme Court struck down Igbo customary law that prevented female children from inheriting their father's estate, declaring it unconstitutional. The court held that "no matter the circumstances of the birth of a female child, such a child is entitled to an inheritance from her late father's estate."

You see, the only qualification for a person whether male or female to inherit a share of the estate of his/her father is the filial relationship, that is, the legal connection between parents and their children, be it biological, by adoption or by recognition.

Under Nigerian law, children have automatic inheritance rights when a parent dies intestate. The Administration of Estates Law provides that a deceased's estate is divided among the spouse and children (not among the siblings). Also, the biological children have equal inheritance rights regardless of gender or birth circumstances.

If the deceased made a will, he has testamentary freedom to distribute assets but cannot discriminate based on gender. Any of the children can contest the will that attempt to disinherit her based on gender.

Hence, while some customary practices historically excluded women from inheritance, these customs have been repeatedly invalidated by Nigeria's highest courts when they conflict with constitutional provisions guaranteeing equal rights.

The Supreme Court has established that a female child has an automatic right of inheritance to her father's property, and any customary law that excludes women from inheritance rights is void as it conflicts with the constitution.

This position represents the current legal status in Nigeria regardless of ethnic group or religious affiliation, as constitutional provisions supersede customary practices that violate fundamental human rights.

It is advised that you engage a lawyer specializing in estate and family law to represent your interests if you have been disinherited or at the risk of being disinherited.

There are legal remedies available to you of course.

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has created a unit to help victims of gender based violence to file comp...
11/04/2025

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has created a unit to help victims of gender based violence to file complaints directly in the court without first reporting to the police and other agencies.

Filing fees are waived for such cases!

Victims are encouraged to walk into the process unit of the court in Maitama and speak with the desk officer for further information.

It is expedient that victims get and preserve their evidence of violence to prove their complaints.

20/03/2025

The overall aim of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act is to provide a legal framework for the prevention of all forms of violence against vulnerable persons, especially women and girls.

Let's look at these three key provisions:

1. FORCEFUL EVICTION FROM HOME.
The Act contains provisions that address forceful eviction and aspects of separation from the family. The Act specifically prohibits forceful eviction from one's home, particularly concerning spouses. This means that it is illegal for a person to forcefully eject their spouse or deny them access to their shared home.

2. ABANDONMENT OF DEPENDANTS.
The VAPP Act also addresses the abandonment of children, spouses, and other dependents without providing means of sustenance. This can lead to a form of separation where individuals are left without support.

3. FORCEFUL ISOLATION AND SEPARATION FROM FAMILY.
The VAPP Act specifically prohibits "forced isolation or separation from family and friends" as a form of violence. This recognizes that isolating individuals from their support networks is a tactic often used in abusive relationships.

It is important to note that the act provides penalties for those who commit these offenses.

The National Agency For the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is empowered to implement the provisions of VAPP, and this includes arrest prosecution of offenders.

NYSC BYE-LAWS (Revised 2011)III. DURING THE PERIOD OF PRIMARY ASSIGNMENTEvery member shall:8. Not be rude to constituted...
18/03/2025

NYSC BYE-LAWS (Revised 2011)

III. DURING THE PERIOD OF PRIMARY ASSIGNMENT
Every member shall:

8. Not be rude to constituted authority. Any member who is rude to constituted authority shall be tried by the Corps Disciplinary Committee and, if found guilty, be liable to extension of service for a period not less than thirty (30) days with half pay.

Assuming, but without conceding that she was rude to constituted authority, let the Corps Disciplinary Committee try her. That's all. 🤔

But then, she's entitled to express her frustration with the way and manner the leadership of her country is run by a "very unskilful" President Tinubu 🚶🚶.

It is called FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION and is guaranteed by the Constitution.

Her constituents can challenge the unreasonable suspension in court as it violates their rights to representation. How c...
07/03/2025

Her constituents can challenge the unreasonable suspension in court as it violates their rights to representation.

How can you deprive citizens their rights to lawful representation for six solid months? You just cut them off from Nigeria be that nah

The case of Ali Ndume v. Senate is instructive

04/11/2024

Some Estate Developers are cro^ked in their ways!

A client thought that he had lost his allocation letter and other documents and asked the estate developer to oblige him copies, they kept tossing him about. He obviously forgot that he had handed those documents to me sometime ago, when I had to follow up with the same developer; they defaulted in the duration of time within which to complete the house. That story story is for another day.

The client was so relieved when I confirmed to him that those documents were with me. I made copies for my file and dispatched the original to him. So, he didn't have to go back to the developer.

Three months after, he visited the property and discovered that someone else had continued with the development from where it was stopped. Haaa!

Obviously, the developer assumed that he doesn't have the documents to the property, and sold it off to someone else!

When he reached out to the developer, the first thing the MD asked him was to come with his documents 😂. He was also asking about when he purchased the property, an attempt to shift blame that the client didn't develop within stipulated time.

I just smiled ☺️.

A well crafted letter, asking them to desist from further trespassing into the property, accompanied with the requisite documents have been served on them.

Whomever they sold it to, purchased it at his own peril, and the development he carried out on the property is at his own loss.

We discovered that the agent connived with the developer and sold the property to the buyer.

They called the Client, informing him that there was a re-allotment. How?? Client asked them to direct all responses to his lawyer 😊.

Hear me, if you desire to purchase a property, do yourself a favour and carry out due diligence. Employ the services of a lawyer experienced in land law, your lawyer will ask the right questions and advice you.

Have you ever had an unpleasant experience with estate developers? What was it like, and how did you resolve it?

I will try to keep us informed about the progress of the case. It's surely going to be an interesting one.

31/10/2024

BREACH OF PROMISE TO MARRY

Sally and Rikki were lovers. In the course of their relationship, Rikki is an Odogwu with doings, so he lavished gifts on Sally, including sponsorship for further studies abroad. Few years down the line, Sally decided to end the relationship. She moved on with another Dude.

Rikki was heartbroken 💔.

Anyway, the parties ended up in court. The particular issue that brought the parties to Court was the ownership of a plot of land which was acquired during their relationship. Sally claimed for the ownership of the property by seeking for declaratory, mandatory injunctive and damages as reliefs. She claimed that she applied for and completed the application form for the land in her own name , handwriting and signed it, and that she paid an application fee of ℕ300 and an additional sum of ℕ6,700.00 demanded by the Federal Capital Territory. Obviously, the money was given to her by Odogwu Rikki, but the certificate of occupancy was issued in the name of Sally.

Rikki took possession of the property and refused to give her the Certificate of Occupancy and instead started developing the land. He claimed that there was a breach of promise to marry on the part of the Sally, upon which basis he could no longer oblige her the property.

Rikki claimed that he paid for the property because Sally promised that she will marry him. So, he was taking it back since she had ended the relationship.

The court was called upon to decide:
i if there's actually promise to marry between the parties.

ii.Did Sally break the promise if there was actually a promise to marry between the parties?

The Court gave judgment in favor of Sally. The court said that “Premarital gifts in order to qualify as gifts in furtherance of an agreement to marry, must be clearly and unequivocally traceable to an agreement on the part of the parties to marry. Where gifts part from any of the parties to the other on love and not on the business of agreement to marry, with all the ingredients of offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relation and capacity to contract the agreement, the court must not come to the conclusion that parties agreed to get married hence the gifts".

The court was of the opinion that Odogwu Rikki should have spared himself the agony of going through the court processes. When the going was good he lavished love (Aunty Sally reciprocated), money and eventually landed property on Sally. When the tide turned, he fell back on non-existent agreement to marry and urged the Court to go the extra mile of pronouncing the existence of a resulting trust. Of course, the court refused to lend hand to assuage the feelings of a lover whose romance went awry.

One interesting thing about the case of breach of promise to marry is that the court cannot order specific performance. The court couldn't have ordered Sally to marry Rikki, even if she had promised him marriage. However, the court could order Sally to pay damages for breach of her promises if Rikki asked for it, and if there are no genuine reasons why she called off the marriage.

So, for men and women who go about promising others to marry them, there may be both civil and criminal consequences when you breach. For those who do joint businesses and give plenty gifts thinking in their own minds that there's a promise to marry, they may just end up like Odogwu Rikki. In any relationship endeavour, it is advisable to get things spelt out. Don't make assumptions!

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