Legal Matters is a weekly legal awareness program powered by AAP Chambers and hosted by Adedayo Adesanya-Peters. Each session simplifies complex legal issues into relatable insights that help Nigerians understand their rights and responsibilities.
From consumer protection and digital rights to tenancy laws and immigration, Legal Matters makes the law more human — and far less intimidating.
February 26, 2026
Harmful widowhood practices are unconstitutional and may constitute criminal offences under the VAPP Act.
The Supreme Court has affirmed equal inheritance rights for women and daughters.
Customary practices cannot override constitutional protections of dignity and equality.
DNA evidence can rebut marital presumptions and legally establish or disprove paternity.
Once confirmed, paternity creates enforceable rights to maintenance, inheritance, custody, and identity.
Courts balance scientific certainty with privacy rights and the best interest of the child.
February 9, 2026
Bride price is legally relevant only in customary marriages, not statutory marriages.
Refund practices vary widely across customs and are not automatically required.
Courts increasingly prioritise human dignity and fairness over rigid customary rules.
Since its inception, Legal Matters has reached thousands of Nigerians across digital platforms, offering practical legal knowledge that helps people make better-informed decisions and assert their rights confidently.
We believe that “ignorance of the law is not an excuse” — and that legal awareness should be accessible to all. Through relatable conversations and open dialogue, we’re building a justice-conscious society, one episode at a time.
Adedayo Peters is the Managing Partner at AAP Chambers and the host of Legal Matters. With years of experience in litigation, advocacy, and public education, she brings clarity to Nigeria’s most pressing legal issues — from property law to digital rights.
Her mission is simple — make the law something everyone can understand and use.
“Law should never feel distant — it should feel like a guide you carry every day.”
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