Law & Human Rights

EFCC’s push to block payment of legal fees in foreign currency draws backlash

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 […]
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Insecurity and religious tension in Nigeria: Seeking the Third Way

Insecurity and religious tension in Nigeria: Seeking the Third Way

The fact that Nigeria confronts one of its most dangerous security challenges in history is no more news. These are really defining times. Every day comes with one disturbing story or the other- sectarian violence or provocative utterances by religious leaders frustrated by government’s response to the violence.

PWD tasks govt over implementation of disability law

PWD tasks govt over implementation of disability law

People living with disability, PWD, have tasked the Lagos state government over implementation of Lagos State Special People’s Law during a two-day workshop aimed at fashioning out a better programme for people with disability in the State.

AMCON takes possession of debtor’s assets

AMCON takes possession of debtor’s assets

Sequel to an order of a Federal High Court, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken possession of properties of one of its alleged debtors; American Specification Autos limited.

NHRC DG, tackles FG, states on urban slums

NHRC DG, tackles FG, states on urban slums

Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission,NHRC, Prof. Bem Angwe has tasked the states and federal government to take proactive measures to prevent growth of urban slums.