Tag: #NigeriaLaw
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PPDC PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HELP TO 5,595 DETAINEES TO BOOST ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NIGERIA
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has offered free legal representation to over 5,595 detainees across Nigeria, tackling the country’s challenge of poor justice access. Mrs. Lucy Abagi, PPDC CEO, shared this at the PPDC ‘Law For Humanity Summit 2025’ in Abuja. PPDC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, highlighted its efforts…
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META AND NDPC SET TO FINALISE $32.8 MILLION DATA PRIVACY DISPUTE ON NOVEMBER 3
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms, Inc. are scheduled to adopt the terms of their $32.8 million fine settlement on November 3 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court date was set by Justice James Omotosho after Meta’s lawyer, Fred Onuobia, SAN, was delayed in filing settlement documents but confirmed…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT IN IBADAN ADJOURNS CASE OF STUDENT DENIED ACCESS TO UI STUDENTS’ PORTAL
The Federal High Court in Ibadan has postponed the adoption of written addresses to October 14 in a case filed by Kayode Bello, a University of Ibadan postgraduate student, who is challenging the university for denying him access to the students’ portal needed for registration. Bello, representing himself, alleges victimisation by university authorities despite having…
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FORENSIC PROBE STALLED IN $4.5B EMEFIELE FRAUD TRIAL
The forensic exam of Mr. Godwin Emefiele’s phone and WhatsApp chats hit a snag at Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday. A joint inspection ordered by the court didn’t happen due to disputes between prosecution and defense on how to conduct it. Emefiele and co-defendant Henry Omoile face hefty corruption charges involving billions. Emefiele’s lawyer…
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FCCPC WITHDRAWS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MULTICHOICE NIGERIA AFTER SETTLEMENT
Legal battle ends as MultiChoice and FCCPC resolve differences out of court. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) withdrew criminal charges against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, including Chairman Adewunmi Ogunsanya and CEO John Ugbe, following an out-of-court settlement. The charges involved allegations of failing to comply with lawful summons and…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STRIKES OUT FCCPC’S CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST QATAR AIRWAYS CEO
Case halted as FCCPC fails to properly serve court documents to defendants. The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) against Qatar Airways CEO Temi Birdzell and three top officials. The case was struck out by Justice James Omotosho due to FCCPC’s inability…
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COURT ORDERS POLICE TO HALT TINTED GLASS PERMIT ENFORCEMENT, MAINTAIN STATUS QUO
Federal High Court in Warri steps in to pause tinted glass permit enforcement amid legal challenge. The Federal High Court sitting in Warri has directed the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to maintain the status quo by suspending enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy pending full court hearing. The order follows…
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NBA CONDEMNS TREATMENT OF COMFORT EMMANSON ON IBOM AIR, DEMANDS JUSTICE
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the reckless and unlawful treatment of Comfort Emmanson aboard Ibom Air, calling it a serious violation of her dignity and privacy. NBA slammed the public stripping, humiliating filming, and online circulation of indecent images as degrading and criminal, demanding those responsible be prosecuted. They criticized Ibom Air’s…
