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Côte d’Ivoire’s Cocoa Buy-Back Scheme: Legal and Commercial Implications

In early 2026, Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, confronted a deepening crisis in…

Cameroon–Equatorial Guinea Cross-Border Gas Agreement: Legal and Investment Implications

In February 2026, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea signed a landmark unitization and operating agreement for…

IGOC 2026 Explained: Morocco’s New Foreign Exchange Rules for Businesses

On 1 January 2026, Morocco implemented a major update to its foreign exchange regulatory framework…

Firms Sue IGP, Lagos Police Over Alleged Unlawful Arrests, Detention and Asset Destruction

The Inspector‑General of Police (IGP) and senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have…

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Nigeria Secures $6.2 Million Arbitration Victory Against European Dynamics UK Ltd

Nigeria has recorded another significant arbitration triumph, saving the country from potential financial exposure of…

Nigerian National Matthew Akande Sentenced to Eight Years in U.S. Tax Fraud Case

A U.S. District Court in Boston has sentenced Matthew Akande, a 37‑year‑old Nigerian national, to…

Justice Oyewole to Be Sworn In as Supreme Court Justice February 25

On February 25, Justice Joseph Olubunmi Oyewole will formally take the oath of office as…

Federal Government to Arraign Ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai on Cybercrime, National Security Charges

The Federal Government has fixed February 25 for the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor…

Federal High Court Orders INEC to Register National Democratic Party

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, has ordered the Independent…

AGF Orders Immigration Service to Reinstate Officer as Court Warns of Contempt

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has directed…