The Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
On the 12th of June 2023, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, signed the “Nigeria Data Protection Act” (NDPA), into law. The Act is Nigeria’s maiden legislation on Data Protection and was heralded by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019…
Read moreMARGINAL FIELDS IN NIGERIA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
On the 1st of June 2020, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) announced the commencement of marginal fields bid round for 2020
Read moreAMOTEKUN Security And The Federal Government’s Stance
The Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) on 9th January 2020 declared the formation of Operation Amotekun (Leopard), the first regional security outfit in Nigeria
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 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 […]
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