By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The EFCC stated that Bello’s trial is still ongoing and that […]
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By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, declined to grant a bail application filed by Yakubu Adamu, Commissioner of Finance, Bauchi State, and his co-defendants who are facing alleged 9.7 million dollars terrorism financing. Justice Emeka […]
By Dayo Johnson All Magistrate and Customary courts across Ondo State, were shut down by judicial officers under the aegis of the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade A Customary Courts and Legal Research Officers, over judicial autonomy and improved […]
Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed fears that the new tax reform framework could be used by the Federal Government to marginalise political opposition or target individuals on the basis of political affiliation, insisting […]
By Evelyn UsmanThe Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has directed the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC to reverse all corporate filings made against Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited and Houses for Africa Nigeria Limited, citing a […]
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has faulted some media reports on the ongoing process for the appointment of judges for the Federal High Court (FHC) of Nigeria. The council said all the screening and selection processes referred to in the media reports […]
The implementation of new tax laws commenced yesterday on a clearer and more transparent footing. The National Assembly directed the release of Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the harmonised bills that were transmitted by lawmakers and assented to by President Bola […]
Nigerian lawyers have raised cogent concerns over the recent annulment of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) electoral process, warning that the development could cast a shadow over preparations for the 2026 NBA General […]
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has said that the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will be implemented […]
The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed support for the implementation of new tax legislation scheduled to begin in January. The Director-General of NECA, Mr Wale Smatt-Oyerinde, disclosed this at a media briefing on Tuesday in Lagos. He commended […]