Between 5th-9th September 2021, the 21st Commonwealth Law Conference took place in The Bahamas. While varying views had been expressed about the wisdom of meeting in person and various approaches were taken to participating in an in-person conference during the pandemic, over 200 delegates travelled and attended. Some travelled considerable distances. It was a delight…
The YCLA “In Conversation with” series with Steven Thiru, CLA Vice President Australasia Hub YCLA Committee member Darshani Parsuramen interviews Steven Thiru about his work within the CLA community and his advice to junior practitioners in an inspiring conversation with a dynamic advocate for the rule of law and the integrity of the legal profession…
In response to the recent travel advisory issued by the US Centre for Disease Control (CDC), the CLA Executive Committee met to review the position in relation to the forthcoming Commonwealth Law Conference 2021. With the welfare of our delegates unequivocally key to any decision, the Committee has sought advice from a number of sources,…
The federal government has promised airport workers under the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) of no lay-offs as it plans to concession four major international airports in the country. The four airports reportedly billed for concession are the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Port Harcourt International Airport and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Benue State Command has arrested a man with a fabricated high calibre G3 rifle and 78 rounds of live ammunition. The Chairman, NDLEA, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, who said this during a news conference on Thursday in Abuja noted that the suspect would be handed over to…
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved a total sum of $2.54 million and N498.23 million for four power projects across the country. The Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed its willingness to reintroduce toll gates on designated dual carriageways across the country. Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, disclosed this yesterday while briefing newsmen at the end of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. President Obasanjo cancelled tolling…
Press Release 11th August 2021 Abuja COURT RULES IN FAVOUR OF WOMEN HARASSED AND ABUSED BY NIGERIAN POLICE, AEPB, AWARDS COMPENSATION IN MILLIONS OF NAIRA The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled in favour of six women who were harassed and abused during raids by the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), police…
Kaduna State House of Assembly has recalled former deputy speaker Muktar Isa-Hazo after a one-year suspension. Mr Isa-Hazo represents the Basawa constituency. He and three other members had been on suspension for over a year. The decision followed a motion moved by Ahmad Muhammad, a member representing the Zaria Kewaye constituency, during a plenary on…
The federal government has promised to lift the suspension on Twitter operations in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the Nigerian government would lift the ban on Twitter operations in the country “in a matter of days”. Mohammed disclosed this after the week’s virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over…