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Justice Reform
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Nigerian Government and Bar Association Partner with UNICEF to Protect Children Through Pro Bono Legal Aid
The Nigerian government and the NBA have launched a partnership with UNICEF, valued at $100,000, to provide pro bono legal services and enhance justice protections for children across the country.
Fagbemi Emphasizes Justice Reforms to Enhance Accountability and Accessibility
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi has launched the new Governing Board of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, tasking them with driving judicial reforms that prioritize accessibility, efficiency, and the protection of fundamental human rights for the indigent.
Abia State legislature enacts tenant protection and judicial reform laws
The Abia State House of Assembly has approved new legislation to regulate tenancy, curb rent inflation, and expedite criminal justice proceedings.
Badenoch urges emergency laws to halt prisoner early release program
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded emergency legislation to stop the early release of prisoners, arguing that the government's current review process is insufficient to keep dangerous offenders behind bars.
Sokoto NBA Chairman Pledges Independent Advocacy and Legal Reforms
Newly elected Sokoto NBA Chairman, Bashir Muazu Jodi, outlines his agenda to champion legal independence, enhance lawyer welfare, and improve justice delivery in the state.
Minister Tunji-Ojo: Thousands jailed for trivial offenses and unpaid fines
Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated that thousands of Nigerians are jailed for minor offenses and small fines, leading to unnecessary prison overcrowding and excessive government spending.
Minister Tunji-Ojo: Most Nigerian Inmates Are State Offenders Who Shouldn’t Be In Jail
Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated that 93 percent of Nigerian inmates are state offenders, many of whom should not be incarcerated, following a successful initiative that saw 4,000 inmates released in one day.