Africa
Nigerian government asks Facebook, Instagram parent company to pay $70m over Ads
The agency argued that Meta's ongoing broadcast of unscreened advertisements has cost the federal government money.
Premium Times Nig
Results for "Companies limited by guarantee (LBG)"
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Business
Desist from investing with them – SEC, EOCO caution against 17 unlicensed entities
In a joint statement, it said in accordance with the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929) and the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act, 2010 (Act 804), both regulatory bodies embarked on joint investigations into the activities of the...
DL News
Business
Revenue from marriage registrations: Fidelity Bank transferred GH¢509,440.00 out of GH¢595,550.00
Article 187 of the Constitution of Ghana mandates the Auditor-General or any person authorized or appointed for the purpose by the Auditor-General to audit all public accounts of Ghana and of all public offices.
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Business
OSP directs Customs to halt all auction sales as it launches investigation from 2016 to August 2022
A Statement by the OSP notes that it has commenced an investigation into suspected corruption and corruption-related offenses in respect of auction sales of vehicles and other goods by the Divison between July 1, 2016, and August 15, 2022.
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General
Ongoing case investigations at the OSP totals 75 - Half Year Report
The Office is also investigating seventy (70) other cases at various levels of consideration.
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Europe
Dutch Parliament approves to make work from home a legal right
The legislation was approved by the lower house of the Bicameral Parliament of the Netherlands on Tuesday.
Bloomberg
US
US ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region takes effect
In a statement late last week, US lawmakers said the law sends "a clear message that we will no longer remain complicit in the Chinese Communist Party's use of slave labour and egregious crimes against humanity"
BBC
Africa
Ex-Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o handed 22-month suspended prison sentence
Eto'o previously blamed his agent Jose Maria Mesalles for the tax evasion - who has also been given a one-year suspended prison sentence.
The sun
Africa
Nigerian lawyer wins 2022 prestigious Goldman environmental prize
The seven recipients of the 2022 award come from across the world and are being honored for taking "extraordinary measures to protect our planet".
BBC
General
Law firm BELA to hold inaugural lecture in honour of Kojo Bentsi-Enchill
One of Ghana’s leading law firms, Bentsi-Enchill Letsa and Ankomah (BELA) is set to hold a memorial lecture in honour of its late founder and prominent lawyer, Kojo Bentsi-Enchill on May 26, 2022.
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Tech
How Metaverse Firms Look to Manage Asset Loss, Disruption Risks in Untested Worlds
Attorneys entering the metaverse acknowledge the risk of a virtual universe shutting down and making their digital assets effectively worthless. But for some, there is value in being first and staying long-term.
Law.com
Africa
Niger: Communication Minister jailed for alleged embezzlement of public funds
President Bazoum, who has made the fight against corruption one of his main priorities, recently indicated that "some 30 senior state officials, guilty of embezzlement or misappropriation, are currently in prison and will remain there for a...
Africa News
Courts
US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains
Judge Mizelle is based in Florida, but federal judges can issue rulings that block nationwide government policies. Her order on Monday effectively removes the masking requirement in all airports, trains, taxis and transit hubs.
BBC
Business
Desist from dealing in illegal forex activities - BoG
Such violations are punishable on a summary conviction, by a fine of up to 700 penalty units or a term of imprisonment of not more than 18 months, or even both.
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Africa
Demand for African arbitration centres on the rise – Report
Increasing disputes between African parties are being resolved ‘onshore’, through African arbitral institutions and local courts, as opposed to the former practice of ‘offshore’ resolution of disputes.
DL News
Business
251 defaulting institutions to be prosecuted in 2 weeks if - Data Protection Commission
Institutions that collect and process personal data are mandated by Section 46 of the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843) to register with the commission.
DL News
Europe
Ukraine crisis: UK to sanction Russia over breakaway regions decision
Government sources say sanctions would be “ratcheted up” in the event of a Russian incursion of Ukraine.
General
Access to justice: Law Professor advocates for creation of national legal portal
He is particularly calling for the creation of a single national legal portal with a supporting app, that will provide access to “Ghanaian laws, judicial decisions and relevant information on access to justice.”
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Business
GRA to pilot e-commerce tax in April
The action is said to be in line with the Value Added Tax (VAT) law, which stipulates the taxation of e-commerce – VAT Law 870 Section 16.
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General
SSNIT takes legal action against 7,951 employers
“We do not take delight in prosecuting employers before the law court. But it only becomes a necessary last resort when all eligible means to settle the debts have failed,” Ms Emefa Agonyo, Public Relations Officer of SSNIT
GNA