Impeachment of the Deputy-Governor of Zamfara State: Matters arising

The impeachment of the Deputy-Governor of Zamfara State, Mr. Mahadi Ali Gusau has elicited reactions from Nigerians in the last couple of days with Nigeria’s main opposition Party, the People’s Democratic Party reportedly referring to the impeachment as illegal and unconstitutional and stating that same would be challenged in Court. The reasons for the impeachment … More Impeachment of the Deputy-Governor of Zamfara State: Matters arising

Hacked! Spectranet ‘unlimited’ data is actually limited.

Preamble In this internet age, data is the global currency. Computers, smart phones and hand held devices now seem useless without internet data. According to Airtel Nigeria, one of the telecom service providers in Nigeria, “Data is life”. Statistics show that broadband internet penetration in Nigeria is currently at about 33% from a meagre 6% … More Hacked! Spectranet ‘unlimited’ data is actually limited.

Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance 2018: necessity or superfluity?

Preamble Plans to harmonize the corporate governance legal framework in Nigeria began in January, 2013 when a Steering Committee on National Code of Corporate Governance was commissioned to harmonize and unify all existing sectoral codes in Nigeria. Consequently, in 2016, the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) published a draft 3-part National Code of Corporate … More Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance 2018: necessity or superfluity?

An accused person is required to justify source of income in a money laundering trial according to Nigeria’s Supreme Court

Introduction Amidst obvious indications of political interference and doubts by the citizenry about the motive behind certain arrests and investigations, Nigeria’s leading anti-graft Agency the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has continued in its fight against money laundering and related offences. In doing this, one striking challenge the Commission has faced over the years … More An accused person is required to justify source of income in a money laundering trial according to Nigeria’s Supreme Court