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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004. Published by SabiLaw The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 is the principal legislation establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as Nigeria’s foremost agency for combating economic and financial crimes. The Act repealed the earlier EFCC Act of 2002 and provides the legal framework for the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and punishment of offences such as money laundering, advance fee fraud, terrorism financing, cybercrime, corruption, and other forms of financial misconduct. Comprising 47 sections and a Schedule, the Act confers broad powers on the Commission to investigate financial crimes and recover the proceeds of unlawful activities. Click to view or download the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 via: https://sabilaw.org/economic-and-financial-crimes-commission-establishment-act-2004-2/ #SabiLaw

Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Published by SabiLaw The Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 is the principal legislation governing the prevention, detection, and prohibition of money laundering in Nigeria. Enacted in 2022, the Act repealed the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended) and introduced a more comprehensive framework for combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The Act strengthens Nigeria’s anti-money laundering regime in line with international standards, particularly the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Click to view or download the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 via: https://sabilaw.org/money-laundering-prevention-and-prohibition-act-2022/ #SabiLaw

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018. Published by SabiLaw The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018 is Nigeria’s primary legislation on competition regulation and consumer protection. The Act was enacted as Act No. 1 of 2018 and commenced operation on 30 January 2019. The Act repealed the Consumer Protection Council Act and established the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal. The Act provides a comprehensive framework for promoting fair competition, preventing anti-competitive practices, and safeguarding consumer rights in Nigeria. It contains 166 sections and a Schedule. Click to view or download the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA), 2018 via: https://sabilaw.org/federal-competition-and-consumer-protection-act-fccpa-2018/ #SabiLaw

Together, let us build a world where every person can live in safety, freedom, and hope. From all of us at SabiLaw

Together, let us build a world where every person can live in safety, freedom, and hope. From all of us at SabiLaw

Sexual Violence Awareness Day 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to ending sexual violence and protecting the rights and dignity of every individual. From all of us at SabiLaw

Together, let us build a world where every person can live in safety, freedom, and hope. From all of us at SabiLaw

A Promise to Marry is an Agreement and a Legally Binding Contract between the Parties. By Onyekachi Umah,Esq.,LL.M, ACIArb (UK) A Promise to Marry is an agreement. It is a legally binding contract among parties. It may be written, oral or even inferred from conducts of parties. Where any party breaches a promise to marry, such party can be sued for.... Read more via ;https://sabilaw.org/a-promise-to-marry-is-an-agreement-and-a-legally-binding-contract-between-the-parties/ #SabiLaw

Should Abuja Residents Pay Tenement Rates? By Onyekachi Umah, Esq.,LL.M, MCIArb (UK)  Tenement rate is a tax chargeable on land developed and occupied. It is payable by occupant of such property to concerned local government authorities across states in Nigeria and area councils in Abuja. Technically, residents of property in Abuja were exempted from tenement rates because it was argued that there is no ACT of National Assembly empowering Area Councils on how, what and when to collect tenement rates. This position seems to be supported by the cases of: Bamak Pharmacy Ltd & Ors V. Abuja Municipal Area Council (2010) LPELR 3850-CA. Judgment of Justice Valentine Ashi of the FCT High Court on 12 April 2018 in the case of Planned Shelter Limited V. Abuja Municipal Area Council & 5 Ors. (Unreported) However, this position seems to have changed with the recent judgments in the below cases.... Read more via ;https://sabilaw.org/tenement-rates-for-abuja-residents/ #SabiLaw

Sexual Violence Awareness Day 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to ending sexual violence and protecting the rights and dignity of every individual. From all of us at SabiLaw

Forcing Wife to Stop Work is Now A Crime. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK)  Introduction:   Before now, a typical African family has a husband that leaves the home daily to work and earn money and then a wife that stays back at home to make and nurture babies. Now, babysitting and house chores are never considered as work (paid jobs) in a typical African family in Africa. It was a symbol of... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/forcing-wife-to-stop-work-is-now-a-crime/#google_vignette #SabiLaw

Requirements for Filling/Fuel Stations in Nigeria. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK)  Introduction: Nigeria is sadly still a crude oil driven economy, even in the face of laudable innovations and focus on alternatives to crude oil by most economies. Although, Elon Musk believes the world automobiles will soon not need crude oil, Nigeria still has several approvals for the construction of crude oil refineries. Also, most car manufacturers in Nigeria have.... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/requirements-for-filling-fuel-stations-in-nigeria/#google_vignette #SabiLaw

Warrant of Arrest: Contents and Issuance. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK) Introduction: Generally, there cannot be an arrest without a warrant of an arrest, except for some specific crimes and circumstances. A warrant of arrest is a written authority from a court of law, that permits a person to be arrested. Among the fundamental human rights of persons in Nigeria, is the right to personal liberty. With this right, unlike fruits and... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/warrant-of-arrest-contents-and-issuance/ #SabiLaw

Distinction Between Non-Payment and Inadequate Payment of Court Filing Fees. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK) Introduction:   Justice is not free, as litigants must pay court filing fee to courts, for their cases to be attended to, by magistrates and judges. Over the years the costs of filing cases in courts have increased with every new rules of courts. In a judicial system that plans to generate funds from filing fees paid into courts, failure to pay filing fees and inadequate filing fees have varying effects and... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/distinction-between-non-payment-and-inadequate-payment-of-court-filing-fees/ #SabiLaw

What is a Friendly Loan? By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK) Introduction:  There are several seasons in life and so are there several seasons in the finance of men. When a person is in need, he/she will most probably request for support from his/her family, friends and associates. Often the financial support from family and friends could be a gift (there are given freely and never to be repaid). However, in some cases, the financial support from family and friends are not gift but.... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/what-is-a-friendly-loan/#google_vignette #SabiLaw

Together, let us strengthen our democratic institutions and work towards a more united and prosperous nation. Happy Democracy day from all of us at Sabilaw

Debunking Myths Relating to Bankers Declaration of Assets Law. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK)  Introduction:   Several myths and conspiracy theories have been birthed around the Bank Employees, etc. (Declaration of Assets) Act, since the recent order from the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had on 16 March 2021, ordered all employees of financial institutions (including banks) in Nigeria to declare their assets before 1st June 2021. It claimed to have made the.... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/debunking-myths-relating-to-bankers-declaration-of-assets-law/ #SabiLaw

How to Certify Documents & Make Affidavits Without Courts. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK)  Introduction:   Most Nigerians will only visit a court of law, when in need of an affidavit or to authenticate a power of attorney/land document. With the growing call for the declaration of assets of pubic officers and employees of financial institutions, the need for Commissioner for oaths in courts have increased, tremendously. Also, the demand for affidavits of loss by... Read more via; https://sabilaw.org/how-to-certify-documents-make-affidavits-without-courts/ #SabiLaw

You Are Entitled To Reasons For Your Arrest From Nigeria Police or Any Person Arresting You. By Onyekachi Umah,Esq., LL.M, MCIArb (UK) Upon being arrested, the arresting officer is supposed to immediately give you reasons for your arrest. It is your right to be given reasons for your arrest unless where you where arrested committing an offence or immediately after committing an offence or. ... Read more via ;https://sabilaw.org/you-are-entitled-to-reasons-for-your-arrest-from-nigeria-police-or-any-person-arresting-you/ #SabiLaw

Child Naming & Birth Registration by Single Mothers. By Onyekachi Umah, Esq., LL.M, ACIArb(UK)  Introduction: Although, it takes a man and a woman to make and have a child, the society frowns and often abuses single mothers. Our judgmental society expects every mother to have a husband and every child to have a father and mother. Unfortunately, the realty remains that there will always be single mothers and single fathers, too. Although marriage is a not a condition for pregnancy and birth of a child, most children of single parents (especially single mothers) suffer.... Read more via ; https://sabilaw.org/child-naming-birth-registration-by-single-mothers/#google_vignette #SabiLaw