By Emeka Obegolu SAN(Being a paper delivered at the 2022 Pan African Lawyers Union Conference.) INTRODUCTIONAlternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) refers to any method of resolving disputes without litigation. ADR provides a confidential and alternative method of tackling legal disputes which avoids going to court.ADR has gained broad acceptance by the public and the legal profession…
By Yushau A. Shuaib I have always admired the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for his solid intellection and painstaking understanding of his brief in public service, alongside his charismatic and pragmatic efforts in governance. As a pioneer in government, defining the frontiers of a new future for our…
The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar has restated the Chamber’s commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs in the country. Dr Abubakar at a one-day workshop on, “Successful Business Operational Guide and Regulatory Competence For Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)” organised by ACCI Women in Business Trade Group in partnership…
By Hashim Abioye Esq. My attention has been drawn to a post being circulated on the social media having to do with the appeal filed by Prince Dotun Babayemi against the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo which struck out Babayemi’s case for want of jurisdiction on ground of lack of locus…
By Faith Berewa It didn’t really come as a surprise right? That it was EVEN contemplated and became a subject of public discourse exposed the dangerous trajectory the nation is headed. And, it was discussed with the President, BEFORE IT WAS HONKERED down the throats of Nigerians exposes the extent national unity and cohesion can…
The Yobe State Government has targeted 70, 000 residents for the 2022 Expanded Free Healthcare Delivery (EFHD) scheme across the state. Out of the total residents, 50, 000 are the vulnerable people affected by the over a decade Boko Haram insurgency that claimed many lives and property. Unfolding the scheme, at the weekend (Friday), in…
…Mark 40 years of leaving alma mater The Class of 1982 of Saint Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School Benin City have pleaded with the Edo State Government to consider returning the School to the Catholic Mission to enhance the education of the girl child. The old students, under the auspices of Saint Maria Goretti Old…
Community Sport and Education Development (CSED) Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has trained additional 41 new netball officials in Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. The two-day basic netball training for Physical Health Education (PHE) Teachers and College of Education Lecturers, is part of CSED’s Niger Delta Training Tour, driven by its…
The President Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar joined other leaders across the world to congratulate all Muslim faithfuls as they celebrate this year’s Eid Mubarak today. Dr Abubakar said this celebration is significant to Muslims as it reminds them of Ibrahim’s obedience, prompting them in turn to consider their own…
…Threatens Legal Action on any Infraction midst controversies surrounding the availability, validity or otherwise of certificates of Political candidates who are seeking different political positions across levels in the country, the Human & Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adhere strictly to the provisions of…
