DESPITE REFORMS INTRODUCED BY ITS MONEY LAUNDERING (PREVENTION AND PROHIBITION) ACT 2022, NIGERIA AGAIN GETS GREYLISTED BY THE FINANCIAL ACTION TASK FORCE
On the 24th day of February 2023, the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force,[1] placed Nigeria on its grey list for having insufficient measures to
A CASE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE ISSUANCE OF GREEN BONDS IN EMERGING AND DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
For several years, there has been increased global awareness of the negative effects of human activity and development on the earth’s climate. Industrialisation and its accompanying emissions have contributed its
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS?
INTRODUCTION Throughout history, as man and society have evolved, socio-economic development has been intertwined with the ownership, control, and use of land. Today, land retains its relevance as a store
THE REGULATION OF OVER-THE-TOP SERVICES IN NIGERIA: POTENTIAL IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS
INTRODUCTION: On June 4th, 2021, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the indefinite suspension of popular social media network -Twitter. On the heels of the suspension of Twitter, social media platforms
DATA PRIVACY: CAN ONLINE RIDE-HAILING COMPANIES LAWFULLY SHARE PERSONAL DATA WITH THE GOVERNMENT AND ITS AGENCIES?
Introduction: A major concern of State Governments in Nigeria is intra-state transportation. State Governments are responsible for intra-state road mapping/control, construction and safety. Ride hailing companies are increasingly becoming involved in
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA’S GLOBAL STANDING INSTRUCTION (‘GSI’) AND DEBT RECOVERY IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION Money is necessary to facilitate commercial ventures. To meet the need and demand for money, the art of lending evolved with financial institutions, notably banks, providing large scale credit facilities
AN ANALYSIS OF COPYRIGHT AND PRIVACY ISSUES ARISING FROM CLIENTS’ COMMISSIONED PHOTOGRAPHY.
Who owns the copyright in clients’ commissioned photography? This question has led to a few debates and created controversies around ownership of copyright in photographs taken of clients by photographers.
COVID-19 LEXWORTH JOURNAL
In December 2019, the world became aware of yet another viral disease believed to have been transmitted from animal to human, in Wuhan, China. Click here to read full article.
THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA’S POLICY RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on March 16, 2020 issued a circular in response to the Covid-19 outbreak to create a cushion effect for businesses and individuals that would
COVID-19: Is Your Law Firm Ready to Work Remotely?
INTRODUCTION Globally, the scourge of Covid-19 continues. With the realization that the virus has reached Pandemic Status, governments of affected nations and international health bodies are strongly advising everyone to practice