Abuja Federal High Court Orders Closure of Two Companies Linked to P&ID Fraud Involving British National James Nolan
Posted on Jul 04, 2024 | By Shola Akinyele
Legal Services
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A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the closure of two companies linked to James Nolan, a British national facing trial over his involvement in the Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID) fraud. In two separate judgments delivered on Wednesday, Judge Donatus Okorowo found the companies guilty of money laundering offenses. Consequently, Okorowo ordered that the companies be wound up and their assets forfeited to the federal government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited and Nolan in the case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/272/2022. In the related case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2022, the commission is also prosecuting Resorts Express Concept Nigeria Ltd. and Corrado Fantoli, an associate of Nolan, as the first and second defendants, respectively. Fantoli, also a...
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UNICEF Launches Training Package on Child-Friendly Legal Services
Posted on Jun 06, 2024 | By Shola Akinyele
Legal Services
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In the intricate world of legal proceedings, the rights and voices of children often get sidelined. To address this gap, the UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (ECARO) has unveiled a groundbreaking Training Package on Child-Friendly Legal Services, building upon the 2018 UNICEF Guidelines on Child-Friendly Legal Aid. Aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, this initiative aims to ensure that children involved in the justice system receive compassionate, respectful, and rights-focused legal support. Whether as witnesses, victims, or accused, children deserve to have their rights upheld throughout the legal process. The Training Package equips legal professionals with essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills to provide child-friendly legal services. Key features of the package include core modules...
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