6 h. ago Nigeria courts AfCFTA to boost insurance sector, but commitment concerns linger

Nigeria has set its sights on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as leverage to expand its insurance industry read more Nigeria courts AfCFTA to boost insurance sector, but commitment concerns linger

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13 h. ago Church Demolition: ECOWAS Court Reserves Judgement Between Rev Hayab Vs Federal Gov’t

Judgment has been reserved after hearing on the case between Reverend (Dr) John Joseph Hayab and the Federal Government of Nigeria at the Court of Economic Community of West Africa States, ECOWAS, which occurred on the weekend precisely 28 February 2025. Reverend Hayab, who was the Kaduna State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria […]

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22 h. ago Direct CBN to suspend implementation pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “direct Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the implementation of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, pending the hearing and determination of the lawsuit before the Federal High Court, Lagos challenging the legality […] The post Direct CBN to suspend implementation pending court verdict, SERAP tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement

Barely few days after a judgement from the Supreme Court, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has agreed to conduct new election across 23 local government areas in the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following a recent verdict made by the court which declared the LG poll conducted in the state on […] The post FG Allocation: Fubara Bows To Pressure, Orders Fresh LG Poll After S’Court Judgement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips

Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State has denied a request by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, to place a ban on public officers, seeking medical treatment outside the country. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that in July 2010, Mr. Falana sought a court order directing the government to repair and equip the hospitals. He also called […] The post Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Trips appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Enugu: High Court stops arrest of Mburubu leaders in chieftaincy row

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu An Enugu State High Court has issued an interim injunction barring the Nigeria Police Force from arresting or harassing three Mburubu community leaders amid an ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Nkanu East Local Government Area. Justice C.A. Ogbuabor granted the order on Thursday, 27th February 2025, following an ex-parte application filed by […] The post Enugu: High Court stops arrest of Mburubu leaders in chieftaincy row appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation

Pan Niger Delta Youths has condemned Supreme Court over its recent verdict on Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation. PANDYEF in a statement on Saturday, by its Spokesman Chika Adiele, described the apex Court’s judgement as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The group noted that the court verdict was […] The post N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago N’Delta youths fault S’Court order to seize Rivers allocation

THE Pan Niger Delta Youths has described the Supreme Court order to the Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The Niger Delta group said the court verdict was capable of truncating the peace and sustainable development being provided by the State Governor, Siminalayi Read More

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45 h. ago Unitrust Insurance To Revolutionise Customer Engagement With Chatbox

Unitrust Insurance Company Limited has launched its innovative UNIS chatbot, a groundbreaking digital solution designed to revolutionise customer engagement in the insurance sector. With customer convenience at the core of its operations, Unitrust Insurance said, it is introducing this AI-powered chatbot to provide seamless, real-time assistance, making insurance services more accessible, interactive, and efficient for […]

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47 h. ago Alleged Sexual Harassment: Akpabio’s Wife Sues Natasha For Defamation, Demands N1bn Damages

Wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Unoma Akpabio has filed lawsuits against lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is coming, following some allegations made by the Kogi State lawmaker, accusing the Senate President over sexual advances. READ MORE: Saraki Calls For […] The post Alleged Sexual Harassment: Akpabio’s Wife Sues Natasha For Defamation, Demands N1bn Damages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers

•Sacks Rivers’ council chairmen, orders Amaewhule-led Assembly to resume legislative duties     From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AG-F) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully […] The post Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago We await implications of Supreme Court judgment – Rivers govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Government said it is waiting for a detailed briefing on the implications of the Supreme Court judgement delivered on Friday. State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joe Johnson, gave the hint in a statement he issued in Port Harcourt. Johnson said the government had taken notes of reports […] The post We await implications of Supreme Court judgment – Rivers govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PANDEF urges S’Court to review judgment on Rivers allocation

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has called for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the suspension of allocations to Rivers State. The apex court had, on Friday, upheld a Federal High Court’s decision directing the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold funds meant for local government areas in Rivers State. In a statement Read More

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3 d. ago ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision affirming the legitimacy of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule. The apex court also upheld a previous ruling barring the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation from releasing statutory monthly allocations […] The post ‘Impunity Will No Longer Be Tolerated’ – Wike Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Rivers Assembly Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing

By Lukman Olabiyi Drama ensued at the Lagos State court on Friday when two lawyers simultaneously claimed to represent the Lagos State House of Assembly in a suit filed by Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, challenging his removal as Speaker.   Obasa filed the suit (ID/9047GCM/2025) before Justice Yetunde Pinheiro, contesting the constitutionality of the Lagos State […] The post Lagos Speaker: Lawyers at loggerheads over Assembly brief as court fixes date for hearing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3

A federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, heard Jude Okoye’s bail plea on Friday in connection with money laundering allegations. On Wednesday, Okoye, the eldest brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, was charged with laundering N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought Okoye and […] The post N1.3bn Fraud Case: Jude Okoye Remains In Custody, As Court Reschedules Bail Hearing For March 3 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Bars Disbursement Of Funds To Rivers

The Supreme Court has prohibited the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation, and other agencies from disbursing funds to the Rivers State government until it rectifies what the court has termed a blatant disregard for court orders. In a judgement that lasted one hour and thirty-six minutes on Friday, Justice […]

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3 d. ago Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule

The Supreme Court has upheld a Federal High Court ruling that prohibits the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the read more Supreme court upholds Rivers allocation freeze, recognises Amaewhule-led assembly

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers 

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Supreme Court has restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from further releasing funds to the Rivers State Government until a valid Appropriation Act is passed by a lawfully constituted House of Assembly, with Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker. In a unanimous […] The post BREAKING: Supreme Court stops CBN, AGF, from releasing funds to Rivers  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court blocks Rivers funds, recognises Amaewhule assembly

The Supreme Court on Friday made the pronouncement stopping the Central Bank of Nigeria from releasing funds to Rivers State government until the Rivers House of Assembly is properly constituted by the 1999 Constitution. The apex court also affirmed the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly members as valid members of the house. Details shortly…. Read More

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