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A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has fixed January 30, 2026, for the hearing of a criminal case instituted by the Osun State Government against United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) and four of its top officials over the alleged illegal opening of local government accounts. The case, filed by the state government, is before the Chief Magistrate’s Court of Osun State in the Osogbo Magisterial District and is marked Charge No: MOS/601c/2025. The defendants in the suit are United Bank for Africa Plc; its Group Managing Director, Mr Oliver Alawuba; the Company Secretary and…

The Nigerian Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE) has reminded legal practitioners of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations for the current reporting year. In a notice to lawyers, the NBA-ICLE stated that to remain in good standing and fully compliant with the NBA Mandatory CPD Rules, every legal practitioner is required to complete and record a minimum of five (5) CPD Hours/Units on or before March 31, 2026. “For clarity, the annual CPD reporting year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Accordingly, the 2025 CPD reporting period commenced on 1 April 2025 and will close on…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the director-general of the Nigerian Law School. In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, said the appointment will take effect on January 10, 2026, and it is for a four-year term. Dr Odusote, 57, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus and will become the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962. She will succeed the current Director-General, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure expires on January 9, 2026, after eight years of service. “Titilayo Odusote…

The UK government has enacted sweeping restrictions on junk food advertising, banning ads for less healthy food and drinks on television before 9 pm and online at all times in what the government calls “world-leading” action to combat childhood obesity. The regulations, which came into force today, are projected to remove up to 7.2 billion calories from children’s diets annually, reduce the number of children living with obesity by 20,000, and deliver approximately £2 billion (US$2.7 billion) in health benefits over time. “We promised to do everything we can to give every child the best and healthiest start in life,”…

UK law firms are bracing themselves for a money-laundering crackdown as ministers race to improve the City’s reputation ahead of a fresh financial crime review. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been designated as the new anti-money laundering watchdog for the legal sector, in a move that experts warn could result in “sharper” penalties and ultimately reshape the industry. The decision to consolidate regulation, which at present is spread across nine separate supervisors, is part of the government’s wider efforts to combat the UK’s reputation as a hub for “dirty money”. The National Crime Agency estimates that £100bn is being…

Nigerian police have charged Anthony Joshua’s driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash that killed two people. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a valid driving licence and “driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property”. He is due to appear in court on 20 January. The Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria said they believed the vehicle was travelling “beyond the legally prescribed speed limit”. Kayode was driving the former world heavyweight boxing champion, Joshua, 36, his personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami,…

The Nigerian tax system is taking a major step forward with the launch of the Nigerian Tax ID Portal, scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. This initiative, introduced by the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) in collaboration with the Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), is aimed at simplifying tax administration and improving compliance across Nigeria. For individuals, business owners, and corporate entities, understanding this new Tax ID system is essential for staying compliant with Nigerian tax laws. What Is the Nigerian Tax ID? The Nigerian Tax Identification (Tax ID) is a unique 13-digit number generated by the tax system and…

Nkechy Ezeh, a former executive director at Early Learning Neighbourhood Collaborative (ELNC), has admitted to conspiring with others to defraud a US government-funded organisation. Ezeh, an associate professor of education, pleaded guilty in a US district court in Michigan to charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and tax evasion. According to the plea agreement, Ezeh admitted that “from at least 2017 through 2023, she conspired with Sharon Killebrew and others to devise a scheme to defraud and obtain $1,400,000” from ELNC, a Michigan-based nonprofit that received funding from the US department of health and human services and private donors. Court records…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of two former bankers, Sani Endurance Aferokhe and Hillary Odo, for the criminal diversion of ₦10.3 million belonging to pensioners in Enugu State. The duo were convicted by Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, following a protracted trial that began in 2016. The convicts were arraigned on January 18, 2016, on a 15-count charge bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and stealing while they were staff of Intercontinental Bank Plc, now Access Bank Plc. According to the EFCC spokesman, Dele…

Dear Esteemed Colleague, We write to formally notify all members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) that payment of the 2026 Bar Practising Fee (BPF) commences on Thursday, 1st January 2026. Kindly note that only members who pay their Bar Practising Fee on or before 31st March 2026 shall be regarded as financially compliant for the year and will be entitled to enjoy all statutory and association benefits, including but not limited to: • Right of audience before all courts in Nigeria • Lawful use of the NBA Stamp and Seal • Access to NBA welfare schemes and insurance benefits…