C’River: APC apologises for naming judges, VCs as stakeholders
The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has apologise for the erroneous invitation of some party stakeholders, including a sitting Supreme Court justice, three university vice-chancellors,…
Niger: CAN raises alarm over earmarks Hisbah law
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, has raised concern over the proposed Hisbah law by the State House of Assembly, indicating the segregation and discrimination of Christians in…
Group advocate reform of Nigeria’s abortion laws
Network for Safeguarding Women’s Health and Rights (NSWHR), has launched a nationwide campaign advocating for urgent reform of Nigeria’s “colonial-era” abortion laws, which pose significant risks to women’s lives. Executive…
FJSC approves Shafa appointment as acting Chief Registrar, Hassan proceeds to FHC Bench
The Federal Judicial Service Commission has approved the appointment of Yahaya Yakubu Shafa, FCArb, as Acting Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court. The approval was granted at the Commission’s…
MTN acquires $6.2b IHS
MTN Group has agreed to take full control of IHS Holding, buying the roughly 75 per cent stake it does not already own in a deal that values the tower…
Ezekwesili expresses confidence in e-transmission law for credible polls
Founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has expressed strong confidence in electronic transmission of election results as a decisive measure to curb electoral manipulation…
Oil firm challenges appointment of administrator, court jurisdiction to determine case
A fresh legal battle has erupted over the control of Eroton Exploration and Production Limited, with the oil and gas company seeking to halt the execution of interim court orders…
JusticeTechNG Demo deploys digital solution to address justice sector challenges
Nigeria’s justice reform drive will take a technological turn today as stakeholders gather in Abuja for the JusticeTechNG Demo Day, a programme aimed at deploying digital innovation to address longstanding…
How Lagos thugs demolish over 70 buildings in Alimosho community
Homeowners and residents of Surulere Community, Amikanle, in the Command area of Alimosho Local Council Area of Lagos State, yesterday questioned the use of thugs to demolish their houses and…
Amended Electoral Bill: The Senate’s missed opportunities
By Habib Sheidu Nigeria’s democratic problem is no longer ignorance of what needs fixing; it is the deliberate refusal to fix it. The passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill…