The Court of Appeal of Nigeria delivered a landmark judgment in Suit Number CA/L/1157/2018; Pilgrims Africa Limited (“Appellant”) v Anthony Boyson (“Respondent”) on the 27 February, 2025 wherein the Court delivered defining pronouncements on employment tenancy, the recognition of employment relationships created by conduct in the absence of a written contract, and the legal implications of failing to afford an employee the opportunity to be heard before disciplinary action or termination.
