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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for the suspension and prosecution of deposit banks, Fintechs and microfinance banks aiding and abetting fraudsters in defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent schemes. The Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, made the call in Abuja, on the sidelines of a news briefing about negligence and compromise of the financial institutions that cost victims billions of naira. Uwujaren said that the commission uncovered widespread compromise within Nigeria’s financial system, involving an N18.7 billion investment scam and fraudulent transactions of N162 billion in cryptocurrencies. He accused one new-generation bank, six Fintechs…

On the authority of TAYLOR WOODROW NIG. LTD v. S.E. GMPH (1993) 3-4 S.C. 1 @ 12 – 17 misconduct occurs for example:

(1) if the arbitrator or umpire fails to decide all the matters which were referred to him;

The Court of Appeal has rejected the appointment of Wole Olanipekun and Muiz Banire as counsel representing Nestoil and Neconde in the $2 billion debt case filed by FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited and First Trustees. In its ruling on Friday, the court held that the powers of the Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi-led board of directors to appoint lawyers has been suspended by the receivership. The court granted the orders to disqualify and suspend the senior lawyers and other members of the legal team assembled by Azudialu-Obiejesi, maintaining that the plaintiff that sued and appointed the receiver is the entity that can appoint…

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has formally confirmed that key provisions of Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform laws were altered in the versions gazetted and circulated to the public. it said the alteration constitutes a breach of the Constitution and an affront to the legislature’s authority. The confirmation, contained in the interim report of the House Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws and made public on Friday, follows intense scrutiny of the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the four tax reform Acts released by the House under the direction of the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, and comparison…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 lawyers to President Bola Tinubu, for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court. The legal body said it took the decision at its 110th Meeting that held on January 13 and 14 . According to the Council, which is headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the lawyers were the successful candidates for the high court bench. A statement that was signed by the Deputy Director of Information at the NJC, Mrs. Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, at the time the Council met, security report on the candidates was not…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 candidates to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court after security report declared them unblemished. A statement by the Deputy Director of Information of the NJC, Mrs Kemi Ogedengbe Thursday evening said, the Council made the recommendation at its 110th meeting held between 13 and 14 January 2026. The meeting presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun resolved to recommend to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 14 names of successful candidates for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court. At the…

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the trial of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), over the murder of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, wife of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election. Mrs. Abiola was murdered in Lagos state during a nationwide protest that trailed the annulment of her husband’s presidential poll victory. Major Al-Mustapha (rtd), who was the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, was fingered in her death. He was subsequently charged to court by the Lagos state government alongside the son of the late military dictator, Mohammed Abacha, and one Lateef…

The Farmers Herders Special Court of Jigawa State, sitting in Dutse, has convicted nine herders and sentenced them to various prison terms for offences related to the destruction of farmlands and breach of public peace. The defendants were found guilty on multiple counts under relevant provisions of the Penal Code Laws of Jigawa State, following a case instituted in 2023 by the Commissioner of Police. Delivering judgment, the presiding Magistrate, Yusuf Rabiu Abubakar, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. He said the defendants were charged with offences including conspiracy, mischief by fire, damage to farm…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to adequate, sustainable budgetary provisions that would make the judiciary discharge its functions unhindered as required in a democratic rule. In addition, the AGF assured the commitment of the executive arm of the government to working closely with leadership of the judiciary to advance and promote the review of court rules to establish clearer and more robust frameworks for the authority of Chief Registrars. Fagbemi who spoke on Wednesday as Chairman of the 2026 Strategic Retreat of the…

The Nigerian Law School has officially announced an extension of the deadline for the submission of application forms for admission into the 2025/2026 academic session. This development was made public through a formal notice issued by the institution, aimed at giving prospective candidates additional time to complete and finalize their admission processes. According to the notice, the new deadline for the submission of all application forms has been fixed for Friday, 31 January 2026. The extension provides relief to applicants who may have encountered delays or challenges during the earlier submission period and ensures that more qualified candidates are given…