FG raises annual Robe Allowance for State Counsel, Legal Officers to ₦1m
The Federal Government has increased the annual robe allowance for state counsel and legal officers in the Federal Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria from the…
Kogi: Assembly moves to cut agency fees, curb rent hikes as Tenancy Bill Caps Charges below 5%
The Kogi State House of Assembly is advancing legislation to regulate tenancy arrangements across the state amid growing concerns over rising housing costs, arbitrary rent increases and excessive fees imposed…
FCT Minister Orders Immediate Demolition of Abuja Houses Built on Waterways
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of houses and other structures built on designated water channels in Abuja, insisting that political influence…
Big Nyce Rebrands to Big Nyc as Nigerian Singer Embraces New Identity
Nigerian singer and songwriter Michael Ose Inegbenose, popularly known as Big Nyc, has officially announced a rebranding of his stage name from Big Nyce to Big Nyc. Born on December…
Adeyanju: This Online Baseless Lawyer is always looking for attention” — Olayinka
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has defended the FCT Administration over Saturday’s flooding in parts…
Burden of proof: Competing claims of communal V. exclusive customary land ownership
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA Holden at Abuja On Friday, the12th day of December, 2025 Before their Lordships John Inyang Okoro Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju Adamu Jauro Jummai Hannatu Sankey…
The Advocate — “Pi Pa Ni O”: The dangers of a selective justice system
By Onikepo Braithwaite A key element of democracy is the rule of law, which necessarily requires obedience to the law and its equal application to all. Double standards are not…
Law Students: CLE says unaccredited Universities will block you from NLS [See Approved Universities]
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has warned universities against admitting students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme without accreditation and approval from the Council, stressing that only accredited…
Banks, fintechs report 42,082 suspicious transactions to NFIU
Banks, fintech operators and other reporting entities submitted 42,082 Suspicious Transaction Reports to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit in 2025, as financial institutions stepped up compliance with anti-money laundering regulations…
Ibis: Hotel investor seeks better construction financing
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HDV Nigeria Limited, owners of Ibis Lagos Ikeja and Ibis Lagos Lekki, Olufemi Okenla, has called for improved development financing for businesses, particularly…