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FAAC allocations: Why Nigerian governors and FG should open accounts for 774 local government areas – Ozekhome
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has advised governors, the federal government, and local government council chairmen to open bank...
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Controversy as ALGON denies threatening State Finance Commissioners over FAAC allocations
The Aminu Maifata-led Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has denied issuing a legal threat...
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Sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines invalid, Court rules
The Federal High Court in Lagos has paused the court sale of Nigeria Air to Ethiopia Airlines.
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MacArthur Foundation grants SERAP N5 Billion for Nigerian advocacy from 2008 to 2024
The MacArthur Foundation has granted the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) $3,142,167 (N5,027,467,200) for legal advocacies in Nigeria from...
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FCCPC reacts to WhatsApp’s alleged threat to leave Nigeria over $220 million fine
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stated that its $220 million penalty on WhatsApp and its parent...
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Eighty seven lawyers elevated to Senior Advocates of Nigeria, see full list
The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) has elevated 87 lawyers in Nigeria to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria...
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Rage Protest: Despite Court order, protesters demonstrate in Abuja towns
Abuja residents are seen protesting what they termed as “bad governance” at the Abuja city centre and towns.
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Court orders arrest of two Nigerians over alleged N46 billion cash withdrawals from Kogi State bank account
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Abdulsalamu Hudu and Umar Shuaibu Oricha to bring them...
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FAAC Allocations: 774 LG councils accuse state Finance commissioners of colluding with Governors, threaten legal action
The Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have accused State Commissioners for Finance of conspiring...
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Court declares Julius Berger the sole ‘owner’ of Primetech Design Limited following share deal
The Federal High Court has declared Julius Berger Nigeria PLC as the sole shareholder of Prime Design and Engineering Nigeria...
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