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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has endorsed the Igbo apprenticeship system known as ‘Igbaboi’ as part of efforts to reform and develop the legal profession. NBA President Yakubu Maikyau announced the association’s support for the initiative at the launch of an endowment fund for Igbaboi by Igbo lawyers in Abuja last week. Maikyau praised the scheme as an effective means of transferring skills, character and knowledge. The endowment fund aims to institutionalize mentorship and career development for young lawyers by replicating Igbo business success models. The launch was attended by legal luminaries including former Attorney General Kanu Agabi and…

PRESENTED AT INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNATNTS OF NIGERIA (ICAN), ABUJA DISTRICT TECHNICAL SESSION. ON 12TH SEPTEMBER 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Learning objectives 3 The concept of tax treaty 4-8 Nigerians double tax treaties (Legal Framework) 9-15 Computation of foreign tax credit claims 16-27 Commonwealth Tax Relief and other multilateral treaties 28-31 References LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of this technical session, participants will know the following: – Understandthe concept of tax treaty and its benefits To have an overview of Nigeria tax treaties with other countries To know the legal framework guiding Nigeria’s tax treaties To understand the computation…

In a historic and landmark ruling under the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Kubwa, Abuja, has sentenced Dr. Abubakar Mustapha Danraka, a former public officer and Chief Pharmacist of the National Hospital, Abuja, to life imprisonment for sodomy. The ruling, presided over by Hon. Justice Asmau Akanbi-Yusuf, marks a significant development in the implementation of the VAPP Act of 2015 and concludes a three-year-old controversy surrounding the case. Dr. Danraka was also a Senior Special Adviser (Technical) to the Director of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development. Dr.…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Wednesday, said he was worried that political cases are taking a monumental toll on the dockets of various courts in the country. The CJN, who spoke after he swore in nine new Justices of the Court of Appeal, in a ceremony that was held at the Supreme Court, lamented that several novel crimes were being committed in the country, which he said has made litigations to go on a steady rise. “Indeed, the times we are in are not pleasant, to say the least. No court in the land is…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has administered the oath of office on nine newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal. The justices were sworn in at the Supreme Court complex in Abuja on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The justices are: 1. Justice Hannatu Azumi Laja-Balogun from Kaduna State, a seasoned High Court Judge since May 24, 1999. 2. Justice Binta Fatima Zubairu from Kaduna State, who has been serving as a High Court Judge since October 31, 2001. 3. Justice Peter Chudi Obiora from Anambra State, who served as a High Court Judge since January…

The Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, declaring the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the March 18 election. Yusuf, who contested on the platform of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While Nasir Gawuna, his APC rival congratulated him, the party proceeded to court. On Wednesday, the three-man panel ordered withdrawal of certificate of return which INEC presented to Governor Yusuf and directed a certificate of return to be issued to Gawuna. The court deducted 165,663 votes from Gov Yusuf total…

A Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed the suit filed by Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa, seeking to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission from investigating him over the comment he made during the valedictory session of the 9th National Assembly. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that the suit lacked merit and ought to be dismissed. Justice Ekwo said that Bulkachuwa, being a lawmaker, ought to understand the implication of the statement that he made on the floor of the Senate. According to him, the legislative immunity which the plaintiff (Bulkachuwa) claims in this case does not avail him.…

A Federal High Court on Friday, 15th September, 2022, in a landmark judgement, awarded the sum of 100 billion naira in suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/1419/2022, against the Defendants. Hon. Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, in the said suit delivered judgment in favour of the representatives of the Buoye Omuso (Brown) Major House of Finima (Founders of Finima, and owners of all lands in Finima). The plaintiffs had on 15th August, 2022, filed the suit through their Counsel, Prof Mike Ozekhome,SAN, for themselves and on behalf of the People of Finima Community of Bonny Local Government…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has requested all members to update their information on the recently launched NBA portal to maintain accurate records and enhance service delivery. In a notice to lawyers, NBA General Secretary Adesina Adegbite announced the deployment of an improved NBA portal with new features to facilitate better engagement between members and the Secretariat. Members are advised to login to the portal using their credentials and navigate to their profile section to review and update details like contact information, state of origin, practice area and profile photo. The NBA states that updated member information will allow for…

The number of Justices of the Court of Appeal will increase to nine on September 20, when the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola administers the oath of office on them. However, the number of Supreme Court Justices will reduce by one to 11 with the retirement of Justice Amina Augie on September 21. The Constitution provides for a total of 21 Supreme Court Justices. Supreme Court’s Director of Information, Dr. Festus Akande, said in a statement that the swearing-in of the new Appeal Court Justices will hold at 11am in the Supreme Court’s Main Court auditorium. The…