National Judicial Council Circular for Phased Easing of the Lock-down
The National Judicial Council (NJC) on 4 May 2020 released a Circular addressed to all Heads of Courts/Judicial Bodies, Federal and State Judiciaries. The Circular was issued following the Guidelines [...]
DATA PROTECTION IN NIGERIA – THE ROLE OF A DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE ORGANISATION
It has been said that data is the new oil. Several organisations have realised the truth in that concept and have aggressively carried out various activities towards obtaining and processing data. [...]
COVID-19 OBTAIN CLEARANCE BEFORE SACKING WORKERS F.G. WARNS EMPLOYERS
The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged employers not to sack workers because of the COVID-19 pandemic without first obtaining clearance. According to Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, [...]
CHIEF JUDGE RELEASES USE OF REMOTE HEARING CIRCULAR
On 29th April 2020, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court released a circular on remote hearing in the Federal High Court. In the circular, the Chief Judge warned [...]
OYO CHIEF JUDGE ISSUES PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
The Chief Judge of Oyo State on 28th April 2020 issued Practice Directions on court sittings in Oyo State. The Practice Directions are made in line with the COVID-19 Regulations [...]
COVID-19: THE LAGOS STATE JUDICIARY PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant virtual reality the world has been thrust into, the Lagos State Judiciary has released Practice Directions for remote hearing of cases. [...]