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Beyond Investigation: The Unconstitutionality Of Unilateral ‘Wanted’ Notices By Law Enforcement Agencies In Nigeria

Nigerian law enforcement agencies have increasingly declared individuals "wanted" through public notices and social media without obtaining prior judicial authorization. This practice raises fundamental questions about constitutional rights, due process, and the limits of investigative power under Nigeria's legal framework.

Nigeria Criminal

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Crypto Fraud, Scams And Ponzi Schemes: Legal Remedies For Victims

Nigeria faces a mounting crisis as digital asset fraud schemes have defrauded citizens of nearly ₦911 billion between 2000 and 2023, with recent collapses like CBEX affecting hundreds of thousands of victims. As cryptocurrency transactions shift from formal banking channels to peer-to-peer networks, Nigerian regulators struggle to balance innovation with investor protection in an increasingly complex digital financial landscape.

Nigeria Criminal

Syntegral Legal Practice

The Corruption Nobody Warns You About: What International Organisations Must Understand Before Entering Nigeria

When international organisations and their advisers turn their attention to Nigeria Africa's largest economy and most populous nation the word "corruption" invariably enters the conversation early.

Nigeria Criminal

Gresyndale Legal

Mauritius Criminalises Ecocide

On 18 April 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 (Act No. 3 of 2026) came into force.

Mauritius Criminal

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ENS

European Union’s Landmark Anti-corruption Directive Sets Unified Rules On Offences And Sanctions

European Union Criminal

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McDermott Will & Schulte

The Doctrine Of Bona Fide Purchaser For Value Without Notice And Its Limits In The Face Of Illegality: An East African Perspective

Worldwide Criminal

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ENS

Corporate Criminal Liability In Ethiopia: Attribution Triggers And Board-Level Response

Ethiopia Criminal

5A Law Firm LLP

Understanding The Mortgagee's Power To Sell A Mortgaged Property: Key Lessons From Akindele v. Abe (2021) 17 NWLR (Pt. 1804) 1

Nigeria Criminal

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

AI-driven Catfishing: The Rise Of Sophisticated Romance Scams

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

From Discovery To Enforcement: Recovering Digital Fraud Proceeds Through Nigeria's Legal System

Nigeria Criminal

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Stren & Blan Partners

Attempted Suicide And The Law In Nigeria: The Way Forward

Nigeria Criminal

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Fraud Risk Governance

South Africa Criminal

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SNG Grant Thornton

Can A Law Enforcement Agency Charge A Defendant With Stealing And Retention Of Proceeds Of Crime Based On An Investment Gone Wrong? A Review Of The High Court Of Lagos State's Ruling Delivered By Honourable Justice Rahman Oshodi In F.R.N -v- James Adebayo Ojo (Charge No.:ID/23183C/2023) On 10 October 2025

Nigeria Criminal

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Nigeria's Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) And Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Landscape: A Q&A

Nigeria Criminal

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Efficient Legal Documentation: A Secretary’s Guide To Supporting Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Law Performance

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

NBE's Birr-Paired P2P Crypto Notice: A Deeper Legal And Policy Reading (And What It Means For Businesses & Investors)

Ethiopia Technology

5A Law Firm LLP

The Roles And Responsibilities Of Personal Representatives In Estate Administration

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Rev360: What Nigeria’s New Tax Platform Means For Businesses And How To Stay Ahead

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Stren & Blan Partners

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Beyond Investigation: The Unconstitutionality Of Unilateral ‘Wanted’ Notices By Law Enforcement Agencies In Nigeria

Nigerian law enforcement agencies have increasingly declared individuals "wanted" through public notices and social media without obtaining prior judicial authorization. This practice raises fundamental questions about constitutional rights, due process, and the limits of investigative power under Nigeria's legal framework.

Nigeria Criminal

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Steps For Obtaining A B2B Gaming Licence In Lagos Nigeria

Lagos State is one of Nigeria’s most active gaming markets, covering online sports betting, lottery, casino, promotional competitions, gaming machines, pools betting, scratch cards, interactive games, remote gaming and other related gaming activities.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Resolution Law Firm

AI Debt In Banking: The Hidden Liability That Can Trigger Regulatory Shock

Banks are rapidly deploying artificial intelligence across critical functions like credit decisioning, fraud detection, and customer engagement, but beneath the efficiency gains lies a growing risk: AI debt.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

High Court Confirms That Misrepresentation Can Invalidate A Mutual Separation Agreement

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges

Crypto Fraud, Scams And Ponzi Schemes: Legal Remedies For Victims

Nigeria Criminal

Syntegral Legal Practice

Development Of Property Technology In Nigeria: Regulatory Compliance For Online Real Estate Platforms.

Nigeria Real Estate

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Can Misconduct In Arbitration Invalidate An Award?

Nigeria Litigation

Aceris Law

EFCC Harassment Allegations Arise From Shell Contract Dispute

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Piercing The Corporate Veil In Nigeria: When Courts Ignore Separate Legal Personality

Nigeria Commercial

Regville

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Crime

AI Debt In Banking: The Hidden Liability That Can Trigger Regulatory Shock

Banks are rapidly deploying artificial intelligence across critical functions like credit decisioning, fraud detection, and customer engagement, but beneath the efficiency gains lies a growing risk: AI debt.

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

Mauritius Criminalises Ecocide

On 18 April 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 (Act No. 3 of 2026) came into force.

Mauritius Criminal

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ENS

March Policy Trend Trail

This comprehensive review examines Nigeria's major policy developments introduced in March 2026, spanning tax reform, education verification, humanitarian protection, health regulation, climate risk management, security...

Nigeria Government

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Tunde & Adisa

What The General Laws Amendment Bill Means For South Africa

South Africa Accounting

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ENS

Attempted Suicide And The Law In Nigeria: The Way Forward

Nigeria Criminal

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Supreme Court Of Appeal Clarifies When Forfeiture Proceedings Are Truly "Pending" Before The High Court

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Corporate Ethics: Enhancing Business Integrity In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Why Confidentiality Is The Lifeblood Of Mediation

Nigeria Litigation

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Is Compliance Failure A Crime? Lessons From The Efcc's Prosecution Of Orbby Vanessa Agwuncha

Nigeria Criminal

Syntegral Legal Practice

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Webinar | Combating Cybercrime In Namibia (Video)

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ENS

ENSafrica Forensics Webinar Series | Combating Financial Crime In Uganda (Video)

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ENS

International Fraud Awareness Week (Video)

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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