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COMPOUNDING OFFENCES: SECTION 14(2) OF THE EFCC ACT AND THE CONFLICTING VERSIONS OF THE ACT

In the course of my research, I discovered conflicting versions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004. The conflict has to do with the provisions of section 14(2) often relied upon by the EFCC when compounding an offence. To compound an offence is to give the offender the option to settle out […]

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July 1, 2024
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DOES EMPLOYEE REFERENCE FORM AMOUNT TO A GUARANTEE OR INDEMNITY?

Introduction You might have been approached by someone to stand as a referee for the purpose of his or her employment. In this regard, you may be contacted to fill and sign a reference form. What happens when such a person defrauds or commits a crime against the employer? Are you liable in your capacity […]

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May 2, 2022
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ELECTRONIC BANKING FRAUD: SERIOUS LESSONS FROM THE CASE OF UBA PLC VS VERTEX AGRO LTD

The introduction of electronic banking in Nigeria has been a worthy development in our banking system. From Automated Teller Machines (ATM), Internet Banking, Mobile Applications to the use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes. Banking has been all exciting in recent years. You can initiate transactions outside the banking halls with ease, while being […]

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February 11, 2021
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COURT OF APPEAL HOLDS THAT IT IS ABSURD TO PROMOTE AN EMPLOYEE WITHOUT SALARY INCREMENT

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IT IS UNFAIR TO LABEL EXPERT WITNESS AS MERCENARY – SUPREME COURT CAUTIONS CHIEF WOLE OLANIPEKUN SAN

Expert witness In dealing with certain facts of a case, the courts sometimes rely on the evidence of experts in a particular field as it pertains to the case. This is in order to ensure that no stone is left unturned in doing justice. However, the courts are not bound to accept the evidence of […]

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February 2, 2021
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COURT OF APPEAL RESCUES A FRAUDSTER WHOSE PLEA BARGAIN AGREEMENT WAS “BETRAYED” BY THE HIGH COURT

Plea Bargain – Meaning and Essential Principles Plea Bargain is an interesting invention by the law for the benefit of a person accused of committing an offence, the prosecutor and the society in general. Contrary to the assumption by many at inception in Nigeria particularly, a plea bargain does not operate to set a criminal […]

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December 30, 2020
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DUBAI WORK VISA FRAUD: CRUCIAL LESSONS

In a country where many of her citizens are hungry for greener pastures abroad, the business of procuring visas blossoms at a high rate. Many see the same as an opportunity to swindle unsuspecting persons. The fraudulent activities associated with procuring work visas are in various categories including crimes such as human trafficking. Even where […]

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July 12, 2020
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Case Law Covid-19 Series

[REJOINDER] – WHY THE CONVICTION OF FUNKE AKINDELE CANNOT STAND IN LAW

Introduction Mrs Funke Akindele Bello and her husband, JJC Skillz were on 6th day of April, 2020 charged and convicted for violating the social distancing directives of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on 4th day of April, 2020 in their residence. In an article published on several platforms online, Inibehe Effiong Esq. […]

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April 7, 2020
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