Africa/Nigeria - Page 3
Nigerian lawyers to stand up against 'culture of impunity'
A Nigerian state governor has charged members of the country's legal profession with the task of fixing the 'culture of impunity' within the country.
Nigeria calls in PwC fraud-fighting experts
A forensics expert from London professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has travelled to Nigeria to assist local law enforcement agencies in their battle against bribery, corruption and money laundering.
Women push for beefed up domestic violence law
Women lawyers in Nigeria are calling on the Abuja government to beef up child protection legislation and laws against domestic violence.
Nigeria law chief slams lack of lawyer ethics
Corruption and ethical failings are hampering the Nigerian Bar, according to the nation's attorney general and minister of justice, who said that standards have dropped lower than in past decades.
Nigeria mourns death of Justice Kayode Eso
The death of retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Kayode Eso has led to an outpouring of tributes in the country, with many describing his impact on the Nigerian legal system as immeasurable.
Doubt cast over ICC video link in Kenya election trial
Kenyan lawyers preparing to present evidence in a forthcoming International Criminal Court trial have harshly criticised proposed video links as potentially being susceptible to 'external pressure' and interference.
Call for 'better funding' to train Nigerian judges
A former Supreme Court judge has blasted the Nigerian judicial system for being 'weak' and has offered little hope that it will improve.
Law leaders blast lawyers and judges over ethics
A leading Nigerian legal figure fired a broadside at the local profession within the last few days - calling on the country's lawyers to play a greater role in keeping judges honest.
Row over justice in Nigeria
The Chief Justice of Nigeria has blamed the country's Attorney General for inadvertently delaying the prosecution of high-profile corruption cases.
Nigeria lawyers demand higher professional standards
Nigerian lawyers need to wipe out corruption and up professional standards.
Retired judge blasts 'corrupt' Nigerian legal profession
A retired Nigerian judge has lashed out at lawyers and judges in the country, telling of his 'sadness' at the deteriorating state of the legal profession.
Nigerian Bar Association's validation role deemed unlawful
A Lagos high court has ruled that the Nigeria's leading legal professional body has no right or duty to regulate lawyers or validate the records of legal practitioners.
Nigerian law to be used in multi-million pound divorce battle
A British-based oil entrepreneur has won the right to have Nigeria's customary laws considered when appealing a multi-million pound divorce case, in a ruling considered to be the first of its kind.