EFCC’s push to block payment of legal fees in foreign currency draws backlash
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — A fresh row is brewing between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and legal practitioners across the country over a renewed push to bar the use of foreign currency in settling legal fees.The anti-graft agency, on September 11, condemned the practice of lawyers billing their clients in foreign currencies […]
Lagos rewrites chieftaincy law, gives gov final say
In what may be described as a historic legislative intervention aimed at reimagining traditional governance, the Lagos State Government is set to repeal and re-enact the Obas and Chiefs Law.
Local policing crucial to ending insecurity — Gov Mutfwang
By Innocent Anaba What really are you doing with your security vote? People expect you to set up a security outfit and fund it. That way, you won’t always be complaining about not being able to order the police or the army when the need arises. Security vote is not necessarily money you keep and […]
Why FHC Lagos must rethink e-filing timeline
Last week, a public notice was issued that the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court of Nigeria will commence digitization of its registry effective June 23, 2025.
How tech, media can strengthen justice in Nigeria — Justice Bankole Oki
There is no doubt that the media is powerful and holds immense power: to inform, to reform, and—if misused—to mislead or damage.
Compulsory voting: Bill won’t save a broken democracy — Senior lawyers
The proposal by the House of Representatives to introduce a law mandating all eligible Nigerians to vote in every election has ignited a wave of criticisms from some respected senior lawyers.
