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Gov’t moves to curb scholarship bias with new Bill
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced at the official launch of the "No Fees Stress Policy" at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua, Eastern Region.
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Crime
EOCO reopens Cecilia Dapaah case after year-long stalemate
At a press briefing held in Accra, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng disclosed that EOCO had officially requested access to the case file once again.
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Business
New law to empower MMDCEs access capital markets in the offing-Minister
He noted that this initiative will also enable MMDAs to raise capital for development projects.
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Business
Over-the-counter dollar withdrawal rules remain unchanged-BoG
In an official notice dated May 15, 2025, and signed by the Bank’s Secretary, Sandra Thompson, the central bank reaffirmed that no new rules have been introduced restricting access to funds in foreign currency accounts.
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Tech
EU slaps €700m fine on Apple, Meta over App Store restrictions and data consent violations
Apple faces a €500 million penalty for restricting access to alternative app marketplaces through its App Store, a move the EU claims stifled competition and innovation.
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Business
ORC to remove 500,000 Businesses, 5,000 Companies from register
This decision targets entities that have failed to submit their annual returns, despite a year-long grace period and repeated reminders.
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Courts
Former Kumbungu MP sues MTN, demands $5m in damages
The former National Youth Authority Chief Executive is seeking $5 million in damages, accusing the telecommunications company of failing to provide him with roaming services during a critical international business trip.
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General
Revamping Labour Department:16 Public Employment Centres constructed
Supported by the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project (GJSP) and financed by the World Bank, a PEC has been set up in each of Ghana's 16 regions to strengthen skills development and enhance job opportunities across the country.
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Europe
Barrister suspended for lying over whereabouts of lost case files
Stephen Simon Nicholas Taylor, called by Inner Temple in July 2002, must also complete a direct access course run by the Bar Council as part of sanctions imposed on him.
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Courts
Court jails two men 45 years each for robbing and raping woman
The convicts, both electricians, are Kelvin Logan Lonny Bless, 28, and Eric Ahenbi Laryea, 26
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General
Show proof of CLE participation for licence renewal - GBA to lawyers
As such the Association notes that all applications for 2025 Solicitors Licences will consider CLE hours earned by members in 2024.
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Africa
British-Nigerian hacker pleads guilty to $6m fraud in US court
Idris Dayo Mustapha, 33, was part of a hacking ring that infiltrated email and brokerage accounts of US firms between 2011 and 2018, causing losses worth $6m (£4.7m)
BBC
Tech
The future of generative AI in legal tech: Opportunities and obstacles
Strategically implementing generative AI can empower legal professionals to improve workflows and performance.
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Tech
How poor cybersecurity practices limit your law firm’s success
With cybersecurity fast becoming a risk to businesses, it’s a law firm’s responsibility to safeguard the business against any attacks and not solely rely on the IT team to do all the work.
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Others
Indian court grants visitation rights to father previously accused of sexually assaulting minor daughter
It was the father’s case that the mother, by her “systematic manipulations”, and to deprive the minor from his love and care, registered the First Information Report (FIR) against him last year.
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Africa
Court declines to unfreeze Félicien Kabuga's assets in Kenya
The Kenya anti-corruption court rejected Mr Kabuga’s son Nshimyumuremyi Donatien's plea to allow his aged mother to access rent from the property in the capital, Nairobi, local media report
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Europe
British solicitor who defrauded clients of £1.7M jailed
Bilmes pleaded guilty to seven charges of fraud. Between November 2014 and October 2017 he dishonestly appropriated £1,767,322 from the client account of his firm.
Law Society Gazette
Europe
TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children's data
It estimated TikTok allowed up to 1.4 million UK children aged under 13 to use the platform in 2020
BBC
Courts
Africa World Airline to pay GHC20, 000 for discriminating against a physically challenged lady
"That to my dismay, however, I was prevented from boarding the flight by officials/employees/agents of the Respondent on grounds of my physical disability," the appellant averred
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Tech
Five signs your firm needs to upgrade their case management system
The right case management system software can help your firm stay on top of deadlines, streamline workflows, and provide better client service.
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