LAW OF COMMERCIAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW II

1. Understand the different types of agency relationships and their legal implications.
2. Analyze the rights and duties of principals and agents.
3. Explain the legal framework for consumer protection in Nigeria.
4. Identify the responsibilities of consumers in protecting their rights.
5. Evaluate the regulations governing money lending in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 83 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Definition and Types of Agency, Competency of Parties, Authority of and Agent, Formalities and Creation of Agency

   • Unit 1: Definition of Agency and Related Terms Distinguished · 3 hours

     Read the definition of agency and related terms.. Distinguish between agency and related concepts like trustee, servant, and bailee.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..

   • Unit 2: Types of Agency · 3 hours

     Identify and examine the various types of agents.. Compare different types of agents, focusing on their peculiar features.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..

   • Unit 3: Competency of Parties, Authority of an Agent, Formalities for the Creation of Agency · 3 hours

     Explain the concept of competency of the principal and agent.. Discuss the authority of an agent and the formalities for creating an agency.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3..

2. Week 2Module 2: Relationship in Agency

   • Unit 1: Relationship with Third Party; Disclosed Principal · 4 hours

     Determine the relationship between a principal and a third party when the principal is disclosed.. Identify the effects on a contract executed by the third party.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 4..

   • Unit 2: Relationship with Third Party – Undisclosed Principal · 4 hours

     Examine the consequences of agreements entered on behalf of an undisclosed principal.. Understand the rights, obligations, liabilities, and duties of all parties involved.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 5..

3. Week 3Module 2: Relationship in Agency

   • Unit 3: Duties of an Agent to a Principal · 4 hours

     Discuss the major duties of an agent to their principal.. Understand the implications of these duties in commercial transactions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 6..

   • Unit 4: Duties of the Principal to the Agent · 4 hours

     Explain the duties a principal owes to their agent.. Understand the express and implied duties in an agency relationship.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 7..

4. Week 4Module 2: Relationship in Agency

   • Unit 5: Remedies Available to Parties · 5 hours

     Analyze the available remedies to parties under an agency relationship.. Understand the remedies available when there is a breach of agreement.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 8..

5. Week 5Module 3: Termination of Agency

   • Unit 1: Termination of Agency by Acts of the Parties · 5 hours

     State and analyze the general modes by which an agency agreement is terminated by the acts of the parties.. Understand the implications of revocation and renunciation.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises..

6. Week 6Module 3: Termination of Agency

   • Unit 2: Termination by Operation of Law · 5 hours

     Examine the termination of agency relation by the operation of law.. Understand the legal implications of termination due to performance, death, or bankruptcy.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises..

7. Week 7Module 3: Termination of Agency

   • Unit 3: Incidence of Termination of Agency · 5 hours

     Analyze the incidence of termination of agency, including the doctrine of irrevocable authority.. Understand the requirements for notice of termination and the effects of termination.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises..

8. Week 8Module 4: Consumerism, Legal Framework and Consumer Responsibility

   • Unit 1: The Philosophy of Consumerism · 4 hours

     Discuss the concept of consumerism and customers rights.. Understand the philosophy behind consumer protection.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 12..

   • Unit 2: Legal Framework for Consumer Protection in Nigeria · 4 hours

     Analyze the laws protecting consumers in Nigeria.. Understand the legal framework for consumer protection.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..

9. Week 9Module 4: Consumerism, Legal Framework and Consumer Responsibility

   • Unit 3: Consumers' Responsibilities · 5 hours

     Discuss the responsibilities of a consumer in the actualization of consumer protection regime.. Understand the role of consumers in maintaining a fair marketplace.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..

   • Unit 4: The Enforcement of Consumers' Rights and Consumer Protection Legislation · 5 hours

     Discuss the mechanisms for the enforcement of consumers’ right under the FCCPC Act.. Understand how consumer rights are enforced in Nigeria.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 14..

10. Week 10Module 5: Consumer Credit

    • Unit 1: Historical Development and Definition of Consumer Credit · 5 hours

      Discuss the historical development of consumer credit and offer a clear definition of the concept.. Understand the evolution and meaning of consumer credit.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..

11. Week 11Module 5: Consumer Credit

    • Unit 2: Definition of Money Lender and Regulation of Money Lending · 5 hours

      Determine who a money lender is and the laws regulating money lending in Nigeria.. Understand the legal definition and regulations surrounding money lending.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..

12. Week 12Module 5: Consumer Credit

    • Unit 3: Requirements and Procedure for Obtaining a Money Lenders License · 5 hours

      Apply the requirement and procedure for obtaining money lender licence.. Understand the steps and requirements for legally operating as a money lender.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..

13. Week 13Module 5: Consumer Credit

    • Unit 4: Major Obligations of Money Lender · 5 hours

      Analyze the obligation of money lender.. Understand the legal duties and responsibilities of money lenders.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..