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Court of Appeal Nullifies Prior Judgment, Orders Fresh Hearing in El-Rufai’s N400 Billion Fraud Case

Ifeoma Peters - March 20, 2026 0

The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has directed the Federal High Court (FHC) to rehear former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s application...

US Court Dismisses Nigerian Businessman’s $159M Suit, Rules Dollar Denomination Doesn’t Grant US Jurisdiction

March 20, 2026

NBA Directs Branches to Conduct Elections in June, Sets Guidelines

March 20, 2026

An Agent Cannot Claim Commission for Merely Introducing a Buyer or Tenant

March 20, 2026

Alleged Public Stripping, Assault: Obaseki Sues DSS, AGF, Others for ₦500m

March 19, 2026

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Court of Appeal Nullifies Prior Judgment, Orders Fresh Hearing in El-Rufai’s N400 Billion Fraud Case

Ifeoma Peters - March 20, 2026 0

The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has directed the Federal High Court (FHC) to rehear former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s application...

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US Court Dismisses Nigerian Businessman’s $159M Suit, Rules Dollar Denomination Doesn’t Grant US Jurisdiction

Ifeoma Peters - March 20, 2026 0

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Nigerian businessman Ted Iseghohi Edwards and his assignee,...

NBA Directs Branches to Conduct Elections in June, Sets Guidelines

March 20, 2026

An Agent Cannot Claim Commission for Merely Introducing a Buyer or Tenant

March 20, 2026

Alleged Public Stripping, Assault: Obaseki Sues DSS, AGF, Others for ₦500m

March 19, 2026

Court Moves to Compel FG to Disclose Full Nigeria–US Health Pact Over Privacy Issues

March 19, 2026

Court Slams Contempt Warning on NBA President, ECNBA Members

March 19, 2026

Drama in Court as Judge Threatens to Jail Sowore’s Lawyer Over Courtroom Outburst

March 18, 2026

No Judge Has the Power to Order A Lawyer to Kneel in Court

March 18, 2026

Court Orders Bank to Refund Customer N3.38m Excess Charges

March 18, 2026

Rape: Prosecutors Seek Seven-Year Jail Term for Norway Princess’ Son

March 18, 2026

Appeal Court Voids Judgment Against El-Rufai

March 18, 2026

Court Declares Arrest for Recording Police Unconstitutional, Awards ₦5 Million Damages

March 18, 2026

Court Dismisses Sowore’s Cybercrime Case Over Prolonged Police Inaction

March 18, 2026

Court Orders Arrest of Lagos-Based Businessman Over Alleged ₦1.2 Billion Fraud

March 16, 2026

Igbinedion School Bullying: Police To Charge Erring Students’ Parents To Court – Edo Govt

March 16, 2026

NEWS

News

Court of Appeal Nullifies Prior Judgment, Orders Fresh Hearing in El-Rufai’s N400 Billion Fraud Case

Ifeoma Peters - March 20, 2026 0

The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal has directed the Federal High Court (FHC) to rehear former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s application...

US Court Dismisses Nigerian Businessman’s $159M Suit, Rules Dollar Denomination Doesn’t Grant US Jurisdiction

March 20, 2026

NBA Directs Branches to Conduct Elections in June, Sets Guidelines

March 20, 2026

An Agent Cannot Claim Commission for Merely Introducing a Buyer or Tenant

March 20, 2026

Alleged Public Stripping, Assault: Obaseki Sues DSS, AGF, Others for ₦500m

March 19, 2026

NBA NEWS

NBA President Raises Concern Over Law School Congestion, Calls for Urgent Reforms

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NBA Ramps Up Awareness on Mandatory CLE: What Lawyers Need to Know

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NBA-AGC 2025: Enugu State Pledges Seamless Hosting

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NBA, NDI Forge Alliance for Electoral Reform in Nigeria

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CRIME SCENE

Crime Scene

EFCC Arrests Four Chinese, 101 Nigerians Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja

Ifeoma Peters - January 10, 2025

Crime Scene

EFCC Detains 10 Officers for Alleged Stealing of Cash, Gold Exhibits

Ifeoma Peters - January 9, 2025

Crime Scene

751 Arrested for Cyber Fraud in 2024 — Police

Ifeoma Peters - January 7, 2025

Crime Scene

Torture and Detention in Nigeria: The Unending Struggle for Justice

Ifeoma Peters - January 2, 2025

Crime Scene

EFCC Arrests 792 Suspects in Landmark Cryptocurrency and Romance Scam Bust

Ifeoma Peters - December 17, 2024

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DATA PRIVACY

Court room news

Court Dismisses Data Lawyers’ Bid to Join NIBSS BVN Suit

Ifeoma Peters - May 21, 2025 0

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application by the Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria (DPLAN) to be joined as a...

NBA Data Protection Committee Launches Survey on Election Campaign Practices

Data Privacy Law Digest Ifeoma Peters - May 11, 2025 0

DPLAN to Host Webinar on CBN’s Open Banking Framework and Emerging Privacy Issues

Data Privacy Law Digest Ifeoma Peters - May 9, 2025 0

NDPC Seeks Amicable Resolution with Meta Over Data Breach, Signs MoU with Mastercard to Boost Data Protection Capacity

Data Privacy Law Digest Ifeoma Peters - May 6, 2025 0

Hon. Tajudeen Abbas’s Mandatory Voting Bill and Constitutional Privacy in Nigeria

Data Privacy Law Digest Ifeoma Peters - March 31, 2025 0

Notable Provisions in The NDPA General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) 2025

Data Privacy Law Digest Ifeoma Peters - March 24, 2025 0

Alleged Data Breaches: NDPC Probes TikTok, Truecaller

Data Privacy Law Digest Ifeoma Peters - March 24, 2025 0

Publications

Compliance Officer

WRJ-NICN No. 24: Co-Employment and Workplace Safety: A Critical Analysis of Mr. Bayem P. Mirabel v. Top Steel Nig. Limited & Ors

Ifeoma Peters - August 22, 2025 0

By Elvis Evbaruovbokhanre Asia Case: Mr. Bayem P. Mirabel v. Top Steel Nig. Limited & Ors Judge: Justice Ikechi Gerald Nweneka Date: 24/07/2025 Main Issues of Law Nature of...

An Overview of Adoption Process in Lagos State

Publication Ifeoma Peters - April 2, 2025 0

WRJ-NICN No. 22: Court of Appeal Upholds Industrial Court’s Landmark Decision on Validity of Contracts, Employer Liability and Burden of Proof Principles

Opinions Ifeoma Peters - March 31, 2025 0

The Roles of Court Registrars in Customary Courts in LGS and LCDAs in Lagos State

Publication Ifeoma Peters - February 6, 2025 0

Celebrating Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN At 60: A Life of Service, Excellence, And Impact

Publication Ifeoma Peters - February 6, 2025 0

WRJ-NICN No. 21: Jurisdiction, Military Discipline, and Wrongful Dismissal: A Review of Ex-LCPL Monday Edet v. The Nigerian Army

Contemporary Legal issues Ifeoma Peters - January 28, 2025 0

A Review of Significant Decisions in Labour and Employment Matters – 2024

Publication Ifeoma Peters - January 17, 2025 0

ECHOES FROM THE COURT ROOM

Echoes From The Court Room

Lawyers Boycott Courts Over Killing of Colleague in Benue

Ifeoma Peters - November 29, 2024

Court room news

Drama as Judge, SAN Clash in N1.35b ‘Fraud’ Trial

Ifeoma Peters - September 19, 2024

Echoes From The Court Room

Demolition: Judge Chides FCTA for Disobeying Court Order

Echoes From The Court Room

Our Courts are Too Exposed and Insecure

Ifeoma Peters - March 24, 2024

Echoes From The Court Room

‘When Arrogance Interfaces With Ignorance the Result can be Humbling…’, Major (Barr) Aburime Ben Takes a Swipe at a Lagos Magistrate

Ifeoma Peters - February 5, 2024

events

Events

National Assembly Urges Supreme Court To Dismiss PDP Govs’ Suit Over Rivers Emergency, Cites Lack Of Jurisdiction & Abuse Of Court Process

Ifeoma Peters - May 5, 2025 0

The National Assembly has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss the suit filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party governors challenging the declaration of a...

Lagos State Governor Awards Newly Built Homes to Magistrates in Lagos State.

May 4, 2025

Registration Opens for the 2025 Employment and Labour Law Conference in Lagos

April 28, 2025

CJN Laments Decline in Ethical Standards in Legal Profession, Calls for Reforms

March 26, 2025

UNICAL Honours Ambassador Ayi-Ekpenyong Imah and Other Distinguished Alumni at 50th Anniversary

March 21, 2025

INTERVIEWS

Interviews

The Inspiring Story of ME Academy’s Learning Management System: Exclusive Interview With Founder, Mary Ekemezie

Ifeoma Peters - May 23, 2024 0

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, continuous learning and specialized knowledge are paramount for success. ME Academy is at the forefront of this transformation, offering...

I Remain Committed to Championing Data Privacy Rights – Chiderah Ike-Okonkwo

Data Privacy Law Digest Ifeoma Peters - April 1, 2024 0

Mediation is the Best Form of ADR for the Nigerian Environment – Fola Alade

ADR Center Ifeoma Peters - May 13, 2020 0

The ‘Publish or Perish’ Rule in Academia is a Double Edged Sword – Osinachi Nnanna Onu Esq.

Interviews Ifeoma Peters - April 10, 2020 0

To Compete Globally, We Must Do Away With Family and Individual Firms – Elvis Asia

Interviews Ifeoma Peters - April 9, 2020 0

Nigeria is in Dire Need of Effective Use of Technology in Arbitration – Tolu Olatunji

ADR Center Ifeoma Peters - April 7, 2020 0

The In-House Counsel Services All Departments in the Company – Olawale Ibitoye

In-House Counsel Ifeoma Peters - April 6, 2020 0

FOREIGN JURISDICTION

Foreign Jurisdiction

Ghana Chief Justice Sacked Over Allegations of Misuse of Public Funds

Ifeoma Peters - September 4, 2025 0

Ghana's President John Mahama has fired the country's Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following a recommendation by an inquiry. She had been on suspension since April...