The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015 which has been domesticated in some Nigerian States including Kaduna and known as VAPP law was one protective law stakeholders have clamoured for, for many years.Days after days, months after months and years after years, the yearning for justice with regards […]

Experts in tax administration and law have censured the claim of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to the administration of Stamp Duties Act, noting that NIPOST’s involvement in stamp duties started as a historical error.Consequently, the experts cited provisions of the Stamp Duties Act, 2004; the Finance Act, […]

• FG Should Divest Share In JV To Cleaner Energy — Stakeholders• Renewable Energy Laws Stalled In Nigeria — Olawuyi• Tax Structure, Tariffs, Credit Critical To Investment—Expert Nigeria is currently missing out on the $49 trillion projected renewable energy investment as International Oil Companies (IOCs) and others are […]

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, announced last Tuesday that the fine for hate speech had been increased from N500,000 to N5 million. According to the minister, the presidency was acting in what he called national interest, and that the decision to […]

INTRODUCTION: The United Kingdom has introduced the FAMILY VISA which enables applicants to join and live with their spouse or partner, fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner, child, parent or relative who’ll provide long-term care for the applicant. This Visa is available to both applicants applying from outside […]

The Nigerian Bar Association Porthacourt branch has constituted the Exco of the branch’s Young Lawyers Forum(YLF) The Chairman of the branch,Mr Prince Nyekwere announced the 10 member committee headed by Chinyere Nworah at the meeting of the branch yesterday which he presided for the first time after his […]

The South-South Study Group (3SG) is a think-tank made up of professionals representing the diverse South-South Region. As a result of the revelations from the recent legislative inquiry into the affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the 3SG believes it is imperative for it to express […]

• Groups say we’re back to military era, urge #RevolutionNow campaigners to be lawful• S4C slams Adesina for deriding protesters Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) has condemned the arrest of #RevolutionNow protesters in parts of the country, saying it is a clear indication that the Muhammadu Buhari […]

The Anambra State government, yesterday, confirmed the sack of no fewer than 800 employees of the state moribund Water Board Corporation.State Commissioner for Public Utilities and Water Resources, Emeka Ezenwanne, who confirmed the development in Awka, said the affected workers were sacked in line with the Anambra State […]

On behalf of the NBA Port Harcourt Branch, I congratulate Mr. Olumide Akpata on his election as the 30th President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Mr. Akpata’s victory at the poll is no mean feat having contested with two eminently qualified presidential candidates and very respected Senior Advocates […]

Virtual LegalTech Conference unveils New Ecosystem for Client/Lawyer Engagement and Administration of Justice in Nigeria Post COVID-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage economies all around the world, there has been an increased pivot in the use and adoption of technology across several industries, where hitherto technology […]

The Eastern Bar Forum hereby congratulates Olumide Akpata, the NBA President elect and other elected candidates in the just concluded NBA 2020 National Elections. In a statement issued by the Chairman, S. Long Williams Esq. the Forum commended the Electoral Committee, Nigerian Bar Association for successfully managing the […]

Consumer protection leverages the idea of a marketplace free from scams, fraud, and deceptive practices. To achieve this, consumers need to be empowered and see that there are genuine efforts to protect them. From price gouging to unfair treatment, many are the afflictions of the Nigerian consumer. The […]

The Federal Government has been cautioned against placing too much emphasis on its immediate need to grow its revenue in the planned review of the fiscal regime in the proposed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).Speaking at a webinar, an advocacy workshop on ‘Elements of Fiscal Regimes and Impact on […]

• House prices, vacancy rates to rise• Policy to face stiff opposition• Lack of data on properties to mar collection• To increase tenancy disputes, create a black marketUneasy calm pervades the real estate sector as controversy rocks Federal Government’s stamp duty policy, which industry watchers say, could worsen […]