Law
3 days ago
Various legal luminaries, tax law scholars, and other public officers are expected at the 70th anniversary of the Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the 2024 Law Week to discuss some of the policies of the Federal Government, including the tax reform bills. Those expected to play various roles are the Attorney…
10 Dec
Amid the recurring controversy surrounding electronic voting (e-voting) in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) elections, experts have advocated the need for transparency and data protection.
10 Dec
The fellow of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), Mrs Ibukun Awosika, has emphasised the collective responsibility of the society in fostering good governance and the imperative for stakeholders to speak up against wrongdoing.
10 Dec
There is apparently no reasonable Nigerian who is not worried about the embarrassing web of conflicting court orders that the judiciary has become entangled with. These orders typically arise when different courts of coordinate jurisdiction issue contradictory rulings on the same subject matter.
10 Dec
The Managing Partner of Famsville Solicitors, Mr Dayo Adu, has urged legal practitioners to strengthen partnerships to improve access to justice for businesses across Africa.
10 Dec
Pushing for judicial reforms, Dr. Babatunde Ajibade (SAN) has called for a complete overhaul of the National Judicial Council (NJC) via constitutional amendment.
10 Dec
Justice Ayokunle Faji of a Federal High Court, Lagos has awarded damages of N10 million, against Access Bank Plc, for the illegal and unlawful freezing of the accounts of one of its customers.
3 Dec
The Foundation Chambers (FC) legal tech division has unveiled Caveat Guard, an innovative web application designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in legal processes within the Nigerian maritime sector.
3 Dec
Experts have echoed the need for better arbitration practices which involves moving away from adhoc to institutionalised arbitration where facts are the key elements of the process as against procedures.
3 Dec
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos has adjourned until January 30, 2025, to determine whether it has jurisdiction to continue hearing the suit filed by Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) against Afex Exchange Commodities Limited, over an alleged N17,808,452,467.17 debt.
3 Dec
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Lagos, has granted virtual evidence in favour of Dr Ayodeji Sasegbon, a former staff of Total Energies E & P.
3 Dec
A Federal High Court, Ibadan, has adjourned a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustee of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria, over properties belonging to the church.
26 Nov
Former Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, Dr Willy Mutunga, will be the chairman of the 2024 Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors Annual Public Lecture and grand finale of the centenary celebrations in honour of the late Justice Chike Idigbe of the Supreme Court, who founded the firm. Kwara State Governor and…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a multiple-vehicle crash at Powerline, Cele Bus Stop, just before the Ita-Oluwo Junction in Ikorodu. LASTMA, in a short tweet, also revealed that some people are reportedly trapped inside a shop that was obstructed by the colliding trucks. LASTMA noted that efforts aimed at rescue and…
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Leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom (UK), Kemi Badenoch, has said she does not "believe in God anymore." Speaking when she appeared on a podcast hosted by Free Press editor, Bari Weiss, Badenoch clarified that she is not an “atheist”, adding that she identifies as “agnostic" and also a“cultural Christian.” She said,“I…
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A leading Togo opposition party has said it will refuse to take part in the country's first elections for the senate, with the vote a key step towards implementing a contested new constitution. Slated for February 2, the upper house polls are part of an overhaul abolishing the election of the head of state by…
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM), Taiwo Shittu, has urged the federal government to speed up the process of enacting the automotive development law. He said this was necessary to provide the legal backing for investments in the industry capable of transforming the nation’s economy. Shittu made the appeal…
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A 61-year-old retired naval officer, Chief Austin Modebe, has reportedly been brutalised with machetes by alleged Ukwu Oba youths who invaded the Isheagwu community, near Ogwashi Uku, in Aniocha South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. Three other persons were also reportedly macheted in the community when about 20 unidentified Ukwu Oba youths allegedly…
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The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has rejected the deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Sahara Energy, and West African Gas Limited (WAGL) over OML 11, and called for Presidential Fiat to resolve the ongoing issue. The association also explained that the said deal has raised ethical questions…
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