Emokiniovo speaks on Rape as Guest Contributor on Human Rights Radio
Emokiniovo Dafe-Akepedeye of Compos Mentis educates the public as a Guest Contributor on the Human Rights Radio Abuja. Streamed Live on the 20th August, 2019
Read moreHIGHLIGHT ON THE CENTRAL BANK’S REGULATION ON INSTANT (INTER-BANK) ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS IN NIGERIA
By Victor Chikezie The Central Bank of Nigeria on the 13th of September 2018 introduced a Regulation for Instant Electronic Transfer Funds (EFT) Services in Nigeria. The new regulation titled: ‘Regulations on Instant (Inter-Bank) Electronic Funds Transfer Services in Nigeria’ was issued to all deposit money banks, microfinance banks, mobile money operators and other financial institutions; with the aim of regulating all Instant EFT services on various payment channels in Nigeria. The Regulation makes provision for Responsibilities of a Sending and Receiving Entity in an EFT, stipulates stiff sanctions for non-compliance, and also provides for Dispute Resolution mechanisms to aid […]
Read moreThe 58th NBA Annual conference commenced in Abuja on Sunday with about 10, 000 lawyers, the biggest gathering in Africa
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference (AGC), which commenced in Abuja on Sunday, is coming on the heels of a number of controversies that have trailed the association in recent weeks. The programme, which will hold August 26-30 in Abuja, will have as its theme: ‘Transition, Transformation and Sustainable Institutions’ with Ghana’s President, Akufo-Addo as keynote speaker. Among the controversial issues is the ratification of the just-concluded NBA national elections by the National Executive Committee (NEC) . The other candidates in the election that produced Paul Usoro (SAN) as the new President of the NBA, were Prof Ernest […]
Read moreLawyers’ vox populi on the 58th annual general conference of the NBA
Our association should be concerned with members welfare, rule of law’SHUAIB ALARAN I think a lot of people have been debarred the opportunity of attending the conference. It looks to me that certain cabals, who actually want to restrict the attendance of the conference to only the moneybags, have hijacked our noble association. It will interest you to know that the registration fee for members who are just between 1 to 5 years is N80, 000, which is the least. Members who are 20 years and above are to pay N300, 000, while the SANs will pay N500, 000, apart from […]
Read moreOldest Nigeria practicing lawyer, Pa Gomez dies at 90
Acclaimed oldest Nigeria lawyer, Pa Tunji Fortunatus Gomez died Tuesday night. According to report, the death of Pa Gomez was officially announced by the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Lagos branch through its Chairman, Mr. Chukwuka Ikwuazom. Vanguard gathered that Pa Gomez as he was popularly called marked his 90th birthday some months back with pomp and pageantry. Announcing the lawyer’s passing away, the Lagos NBA branch chairman simply stated : “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Pa Tunji Gomez. Pa Gomez was until his death yesterday night, the oldest practising lawyer in Nigeria and […]
Read moreEdo State Governor has inaugurated a 12-man Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated a 12-man Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, headed by Hon. Justice Peter Isibor (Retd.), with a charge to uphold mercy, where applicable, in the dispensation of justice. Speaking during the inauguration of the Advisory Council, Obaseki noted that prerogative of mercy ensures justice is served with mercy, but without perverting the course of justice. He said, “I believe in advising me you will balance the concept of justice with mercy for victims, victims’ family, society, the convicts and justice to all.” Other members of the council include Isaiah Gaja; the […]
Read moreInternational treaties on Nigerian maritime law
The 15th International Maritime Seminar for judges has concluded in Abuja with participants focusing on the applicability of international treaties on Nigerian maritime law. In view of the critical role played by treaties in international life, participants were of the view that states should domesticate their freely assumed obligations, which are considered basic in relationships between and among states and subjects of international law. The three-day conference attracted participation from within and outside Nigeria. There were judges and States Attorneys-General, senior government functionaries, maritime operators and scholars. Organized by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with National Judicial Institute (NJI), […]
Read moreLASU releases merit list for 2016/2017 admission, says can’t admit 5,500
The Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, on Tuesday released its merit admission list for the 2016/2017 academic session. The institution’s spokesman, Mr Adekoya Martins, told newsmen in Lagos that LASU received the approved list from Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday. administrator
Read moreWhy 2017 budget won’t be less than N6 trn, Adeosun tells Senate
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA- MINISTER of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, Tuesday, told the Senate that the Federal Government would sustain its over N6trillion national budget in the 2017 appropriation bill, expected to be submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari, after the consideration and subsequent approval of the pending 2017—2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF and Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP, by the National Assembly. administrator
Read moreNPFL star, Izu Joseph is dead
NPFL star Izu Joseph who plies his trade with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) is dead. The defender died on Sunday in Bayelsa where he was holidaying following the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League after a stray bullet hit him. The deceased defender, Izu Joseph, was part of the Oluyole Warriors which finished 14th at the just concluded 2015/2016 season of the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL. Announcing the incident on in its official website, the club wrote, “A Shooting STAR is gone! Izu Joseph is gone! Flamboyant defender is gone! RIP, brother. What a life! May God strengthen […]
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