New fellows deepen the center’s expertise in finance and investing, climate, security, and science and technology on the world’s fastest-growing continent WASHINGTON DC —SEPTEMBER 7, 2022—The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center announced today the appointment of eight new fellows across a variety of sectors, increasing the center’s deep bench of regional expertise and strengthening the center’s…
The Director General Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr Victoria Akai visited Mak Nisy factory in Abuja on Wednesday. The manufacturing company was established 10 years ago by Amaka Nwosisi, a Nigerian British returnee.Mak Nisy is a brand that specializes in designing and producing handmade bags, shoes, accessories and corporate items with leather,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to pay for the trashing of some identified drugs, some of which include codeine and tramadol that were trashed to reduced access of youth to drug abuse. The drugs were said to be trashed in line with the Federal Government agreement with pharmaceutical companies to pay the…
Being a Paper Presented at the Interactive Session Between the Engineering, Construction and Real Estate Interest Group of CIARB Abuja Chapter and Federal Ministry of Water Resources on Wednesday, 10th August 2022 By Roseline Obiageli Nwosu (Mrs) LLB (Hons) BL, FCIArb(UK), FSCIArb, FICMC, CEDR Accredited Mediator, Notary Public. NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS & PROJECT Construction…
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the petitioners failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that there was electoral malfeasance to warrant annulment of William Ruto’s election. Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the election of President-elect William Ruto in last month’s presidential vote, paving the way for him to be sworn in next week on…
The National ADR Society has appointed Emeka Obegolu, SAN as its Patron. In a letter, dated 2nd September, 2022, conveyed to the Learned Silk, the society state; “We write to you with extreme gratitude for your show of support in such short timing sir, and in high appreciation of your good office and we officially…
During its Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), Japan offers $30 billion to be spent over three years as financial support for development of critical sectors, and a focus on three pillars: economy, society, peace and stability with a view to accelerating Japanese investment in Africa. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, speaking over…
Presented by the Executive Chairman of FIRS at the Tax-ADR Workshop held on 19th May 2022. INTRODUCTION The goal of this presentation is to provide practical guidance and improve the understanding of certain aspects of the domestic dispute resolution mechanisms as it relates to tax with reference to FIRS experience. These include both mechanisms that…
The Nigeria-Cameroon Mixed Commission (NCMC) has overcome the challenges of demarcating the boundary between Cameroon and Nigeria. According to the Commission, the Atlantika Mountain was a milestone achievement, despite the difficulty in accessing the area for demarcations with conspicuous pillars. The Commission’s Chairman, Mahamat Annadif, disclosed this at the weekend in Abuja, during the 34th meeting…
In a bid to keep the Government and citizens abreast of needful information about property status, sales, and acquisition in the country especially the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) in partnership with the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) is set to embark on a programme tagged ‘Property Expo’….
