The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) to order the immediate freezing of bank accounts linked to Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) and 25 …
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Appeal Court Session Stalls Over Dispute on Legal Representation in Nestoil
Proceedings at the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, were stalled on Thursday following a heated dispute over who was properly authorised to represent Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited in …
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Kanu Family Rejects Court Ruling, Says Judgment Violates Constitution
The family of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has rejected the recent judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in …
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₦230m Missing After System Glitch — Alpha Morgan, NEM Sue 19 Banks
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminAlpha Morgan Bank Plc, together with two of its major customers — NEM Insurance Plc and Extension Publications Limited — has dragged 19 financial institutions to the Federal High Court …
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What Counts as Intellectual Property? A Simple Guide
In today’s Nigeria, ideas are not just dreams, they are powerful assets. From Nollywood’s buzzing film sets to the fashion houses of Lagos and the fintech corridors of Yaba, the …
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Ghana Removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo From Office After Misbehaviour Allegations
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, has been officially removed from office after a presidential directive confirmed findings of stated misbehaviour and incompetence. …
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Judge Orders British Tea Company to Compensate Worker Dismissed on Medical Grounds
A Kenyan court has ordered Ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC, a British-owned agricultural company, to pay compensation to a worker who was dismissed unlawfully on medical grounds. The Employment and Labour …
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Cameroon Iron Ore Dispute Pits Libyan Bank Against Local Investor
The battle for control of two major iron ore deposits in Cameroon has turned into a serious legal and financial fight involving international banks, local billionaires, and questions about fraud. …
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Truecaller Under Investigation in South Africa Over Privacy Law Breach Complaints
The Information Regulator of South Africa has confirmed that it is investigating mobile app Truecaller after several companies and individuals complained that the service violated the country’s Protection of Personal …
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South African Court Cancels TotalEnergies Oil Exploration Permit
A South African court has cancelled the environmental authorisation that allowed TotalEnergies and its joint venture partner, Shell, to carry out offshore oil exploration off the country’s west coast near …