Nigeria’s CJN urges senior judges to mentor juniors over hierarchy
Nigeria’s Chief Justice calls on senior judges to mentor juniors over rigid hierarchy, emphasizing persuasion over rank to uphold judicial…
SERAP Sues CBN Over Missing $6.23m, ₦1.63tn Funds
SERAP sues CBN over missing $6.23m and ₦1.63tn public funds, as alleged in the 2023 Auditor-General's report.
Senate Rules Out Electoral Act Changes
Senate rules out electoral act changes before 2027 elections, citing finalized electoral law.
Lawyer Proposes Domestic Crude Pricing to Lower Petrol Costs
Lawyer Olisa Agbakoba proposes domestic crude pricing to lower petrol costs to ₦400 per liter, urging clarity from presidential candidates…
Five Charged After Ambush Frees Handcuffed Suspect
Five defendants were charged after the Ota police ambush freed a handcuffed suspect carrying Indian hemp, leading to assault charges…
Lawyer Proposes Domestic Crude Pricing to Lower Petrol Costs
Lawyer Olisa Agbakoba proposes domestic crude pricing to lower petrol costs to ₦400 per liter, urging clarity from presidential candidates ahead of…
Victoria Supreme Court Issues AI Guidelines for Legal Use
Chief Justice Richard Niall noted that AI’s potential to improve access to justice is acknowledged, but its use must not compromise legal standards. The Supreme Court of Victoria has issued new practice notes and judicial guidelines governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within its jurisdiction. The documents aim to clarify appropriate and innovative use of emerging AI technologies while ensuring accountability, privacy, and fairness in legal proceedings. The court…
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Nigerian ex-minister says Mambilla power deal lacked approval
Former Nigerian Minister Liyel Imoke testified in Abuja court about the 2003 Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station contract. A former Nigerian minister has stated in court that the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Station contract issued in 2003 by his predecessor lacked the required Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval, was therefore, in his view, null and void. Liyel Imoke, who served as Minister of Power and Steel from 2003 to 2007, testified in…
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