Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, Professor Damilola Olawuyi, has called on all African countries, including Nigeria, to accelerate and maximise the full potential of the green economy as a tool for promoting sustainable prosperity and green economic opportunities. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who is also the global vice chair of the International Law Association, made these remarks in his High-level Opening Plenary address to the 2nd African Business and Human Rights Forum convened by the African Union in partnership with the United Nations, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged the 36 state governors in the country to “disclose details on spending of the N2 billion palliative recently disbursed to each state by the Federal Government including the names of beneficiaries and details of the reliefs so far provided with the money.” According to reports, the Federal Government recently disbursed N2 billion out of the N5 billion palliative package for each state of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to address the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy. In the open letter dated 9 September 2023 and signed by…
The last has not been heard about a case of land grabbing leveled against a monarch, his wife and aides in Ogun State by one revolutionary Alfa Adeniyi Sulayman Alimi. In the last few days, there has been accusation and counter accusation about the landed property situated at *Oluke-Orile town via Itori in Ewekoro Local Government area* of Ogun State. There is also another argument that Mr. Ishau Adeola Balogun was not entitled to the throne he is currently occupying. To this end, he said monarch through his Counsel, Yeye Amofin Ajose Kelubia wrote a rejoinder where he specifically warned the…
Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA Secretariat for the development of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal, for trade promotion within the African continent. R-L: Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu and the Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, His Excellency Wamkele Mene during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zenith Bank Plc and AfFCTA for the development of a smart portal, at the 8th Annual Edition of the Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar on Non-Oil Export held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, yesterday. The…
The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday arrested five suspects in connection with the attack of a Divisional Police Officer and his team who responded to a distress call in Aboro Area of Ogun State. The suspects; Adetayo Ismaila 42years, Kunle Oluwole 37 years, Ibrahim Ademosun 31 years, Meshach Olaide 31 years, and Dare Kehinde 35 years alledgedly courted trouble when some police officers went to rescue one Ogwu Uzoma who was hospitalised for medical attention at Ayodele Hospital Matogun because he had earlier been brutally injured by suspected cultist. In a statement made available to journalists, SP. Omolola Odutola, the…
By Dennis IsongAcquiring a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is often considered a crucial step in securing property rights in Lagos State, Nigeria. It grants the holder legal ownership of the property and provides a level of security against potential encroachments. However, despite possessing this essential document, property owners in Lagos State may still face various challenges that could lead to the unfortunate loss of their property. In this article, we will explore some of the factors that can jeopardize property ownership, even with a valid C of O, and discuss possible ways to protect one’s real estate investments.…
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The Oluke-Orile, HRH Oba Adeola Ishau Balogun is not happy with a report credited to one Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulayman. Through his lawyer, Barrister Chief Mrs K Ajose, the monarch claimed that the subject matter is still ongoing before a court of competent jurisdiction. He also added that apart form the fact that the issue amount to contempt, he denied all the allegation raised in the said report by Comrade Sulayman. He not only want Comrade Adeniyi to desist forth with, he is demanding for apology and retraction of the said allegation failure of which a defamation suit would be…
The Nigerian Navy, alongside the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been accused of blatant disregard for court judgements/orders, abuse of the rule of law, and the use of military force to enforce civil transactions between two private legal entities which has nothing to do with the security of the country nor any crime within the remit of the EFCC enabling Act. The accusation came from a firm, Melka West Africa Limited through its petition addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, the Chief Justice of…
The construction industry in Nigeria is set to redefine the face of the industry with new developments and innovations especially in the areas of digital and technological construction. This Big 5 Construct Nigeria is Nigeria’s largest construction event bringing together local and international companies to showcase products & services, innovation, expertise and knowledge to the Nigerian construction industry. The three-day event will offer visitors an opportunity to connect with 8,000 industry professionals and find the right products & solutions from over 140 international and local exhibitors as well as earn free CPD points through a curated talks programme.Big 5 Construct Nigeria…
