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Court Blocks Sale, Publication of Farotimi’s Book Over Defamation https://lnkd.in/d-URsq-e The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja has issued an interim injunction, effectively banning Dele Farotimi, a Lagos-based lawyer, from further distributing his book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System” ¹. This means Farotimi, or anyone representing him, cannot publish, sell, circulate, advertise, or distribute physical or digital copies of the book until further notice. Justice Peter Kekemeke granted the order after listening to the exparte application filed by the claimant, the managing partner at Afe Babalola’s law firm, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kehinde Ogunwumiju. The judge also temporarily restrained the agents, publishers, distributors, sellers, re-publishers, re-sellers, or any other person howsoever described, including Dele Farotimi Publishers, Amazon Online Bookstore, Rovingheights Bookstore, Booksellers Bookstore, Jazzhole Lagos Bookstore, Glendora Bookshop, Quintessence Lagos Bookstore and Patabah Books Limited from further publishing, selling, circulating, advertising, or distributing the physical/hard/digital/soft copies of the book online, electronically, physically or by any other means including social media Full Article in link above

Court to Hear Applications in Alleged N1.35bn Fraud Case Against Olalekan Abdul on January 30 https://lnkd.in/dn7v-jr5 Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has adjourned to January 30, 2025, to hear two applications in the N1.35 billion fraud case against Mr. Olalekan Abdul, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The applications were submitted by a nominal complainant’s counsel, Chukwuma Machukwu Ume (SAN), and relate to the Nolle Prosequi entered by the Lagos State Attorney-General (AG), which led to the removal of 20 charges and the amendment of the prosecutor’s information Full Article in link above

Court Lifts Arrest Warrant Against Ex-AMCON Boss Kuru https://lnkd.in/dsq3kWCY The Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos has set aside a bench warrant issued against the Former Managing Director of Assets Management Cooperation of Nigeria (AMCON) Ahmed Kuru, for his absence at his arraignment on an alleged ₦76bn fraud. Justice Mojisola Dada set aside the bench warrant against Kuru after listening to the submissions and apology from his counsel, Olasupo Shasore (SAN). In a short ruling, the judge said, “In view of the attendance of the second defendant in court and the undertaken signed by the learned silk to ensure his attendance in court at any given time and with no objection from the prosecution, the second defendant’s application of motion on notice is hereby granted and the bench warrant set aside.” Read full article in link above

Judgment Alert: Pro Bono Victory for The People of Kwara State at the Court of Appeal https://lnkd.in/d2qbYZ3C The Law Crest LLP (“TLC”) is pleased to announce a significant pro bono victory at the Court of Appeal, Ilorin Judicial Division, where we successfully represented The People of Kwara State (the “Appellant”) in Appeal No. CA/IL/30L/2024: The People of Kwara State v. Umar Babuga Beko. The appeal was filed to challenge the judgment of the Kwara State High Court, which had acquitted the Respondent, Mr. Beko, of culpable homicide punishable with death under Section 221 of the Penal Code Law. The case arose from the alleged murder of one Mohammed Beko, with the Appellant relying primarily on a confessional statement made by the Respondent, Read full article in link above

REVIEW OF DEDUCTION OF TAX AT SOURCE (WITHHOLDING) REGULATIONS 2024: IMPLICATIONS AND REFORMS https://lnkd.in/dsXtNAHG Withholding tax (“WHT”) in Nigeria, administered under the Companies Income Tax Act(“CITA”) and the Personal Income Tax Act (“PITA”) for corporate and non-corporate recipients, respectively, has recently been enhanced by the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024 (“Regulations”). Issued by the Honourable Minister of Finance (the “Minister”), these Regulations introduce a robust framework for the deduction of taxes from taxable persons under CITA, PITA, and the Capital Gains Tax Act, offering clear and precise guidelines for compliance and enforcement. Full Review by The Law Crest LLP

Reinforcing Protection of Data Privacy Rights in Nigeria: A Review of the Federal High Court Decision in the Case of Miss Folashade Molehin v United Bank for Africa Plc https://lnkd.in/dUS6vJM3 The evolution of data privacy rights in Nigeria reflects the growing global emphasis on safeguarding personal information in the digital age. With the increasing digitization of services and the collection of vast amounts of data, Nigeria has recognized the need to protect the privacy rights of its citizens. The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (“NDPR”), introduced in 2019 and the Nigerian Data Protection Act (“NDPA”), enacted in 2023 have been a pivotal step in this direction, laying down rules and guidelines for the processing of personal data. However, the protection of these rights hinges on the effective enforcement and adjudication by Nigerian courts. Full Article by The Law Crest LLP

Adavize Alao Essay Competition: Winners Emerge in 6th Edition https://lnkd.in/dZGEVbZn Congratulations to the winners of the 6th Adavize Alao Essay Competition on Privacy and Data Protection! Your contributions to conversations on privacy and data protection are truly commendable. For the lawyers category, the winners are Second runner-up – Fawaz Shopeyin Fawaz Shopeyin First runner-up – Rahamat Oyedji- Oduyale Rahamat Oyedeji-Oduyale Winner – Olufolajimi Otitoola Olufolajimi Otitoola

FCCPC Engages GT Bank, MTN and Air Peace Over Possible Violations https://lnkd.in/dEZpMf3f The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a major inquiry into widespread consumer complaints against leading players in the banking, telecommunications, and aviation sectors. The inquisitions, which will begin on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th respectively, are intended to address issues of poor service delivery, exploitative practices, and potential consumer rights violations. In the banking sector, the FCCPC will engage Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) over reports of network failures that hinder customers from accessing their funds or using banking applications. In the telecommunications sector, MTN Nigeria faces questions regarding persistent complaints of undelivered data services, unexplained data depletion, and inadequate customer care. Similarly, Air Peace Limited will address allegations of exploitative ticket pricing, including significant price hikes for advance bookings on certain domestic routes More on Lawyard website

Reinforcing Protection of Data Privacy Rights in Nigeria: A Review of the Federal High Court Decision in the Case of Miss Folashade Molehin v United Bank for Africa Plc by The Law Crest https://lnkd.in/dUS6vJM3 The evolution of data privacy rights in Nigeria reflects the growing global emphasis on safeguarding personal information in the digital age. With the increasing digitization of services and the collection of vast amounts of data, Nigeria has recognized the need to protect the privacy rights of its citizens. The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (“NDPR”), introduced in 2019 and the Nigerian Data Protection Act (“NDPA”), enacted in 2023 have been a pivotal step in this direction, laying down rules and guidelines for the processing of personal data. However, the protection of these rights hinges on the effective enforcement and adjudication by Nigerian courts. Read full article in link above

REVIEW OF DEDUCTION OF TAX AT SOURCE (WITHHOLDING) REGULATIONS 2024: IMPLICATIONS AND REFORMS by The Law Crest LLP https://lnkd.in/dsXtNAHG Withholding tax (“WHT”) in Nigeria, administered under the Companies Income Tax Act(“CITA”) and the Personal Income Tax Act (“PITA”) for corporate and non-corporate recipients, respectively, has recently been enhanced by the Deduction of Tax at Source (Withholding) Regulations 2024 (“Regulations”). Issued by the Honourable Minister of Finance (the “Minister”), these Regulations introduce a robust framework for the deduction of taxes from taxable persons under CITA, PITA, and the Capital Gains Tax Act, offering clear and precise guidelines Full Article in Link above