As protectors and interpreters of the Constitution, it is crucial for the judicial system to uphold the rule of law and foster sustainable development of a healthy economy in Nigeria, where desirable social and economic outcomes are nurtured. To facilitate a conversation where the learned senior justices could appraise the judicial system vis-à-vis other jurisdictions […]
Prosecuting various forms of Gender-Based Violence, against the surge of such cases during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, is a critical step towards safeguarding human rights, fostering economic growth and advancing gender equality. As part of its efforts to fight Gender-Based Violence, the AGA-Africa Programme collaborated with the Edo State Ministry of Justice on a […]
With increasing sophistication of financial crimes, it has become imperative that assets of the criminals are identified before arrest. Additionally, with the evolution of the capital market in Nigeria, it has become important to improve the Bench’s view of the capital market. Lending to support these efforts, the AGA-Africa Programme collaborated with the National Judicial […]
A form of modern-day slavery, Human Trafficking manifests itself in different ways both overt and covert. Human Trafficking has devastating implications for victims and also undermines national and transnational security. Lending its support to efforts towards its eradication, the AGA-Africa Programme collaborated with the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) on a […]
Despite efforts to combat unscrupulous and fraudulent manufacturers of substandard medical products, these activities persist and continue to wreak havoc in the health sector of Nigeria. Lending its support to these efforts, the AGA-Africa Programme collaborated with the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on a highly engaging ‘Combatting Menace of Substandard and Falsified Medical Products’ […]
Nigeria has been in the news lately on account of the large-scale theft of its oil resources and its inability to meet its production quota as stipulated by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The government and relevant agencies can tackle this problem in order to yield meaningful results. To facilitate capacity building in […]
Administration of justice is a vital function of every government and a fundamental right for all citizens of a country. To facilitate capacity building in the area of Effective Administration of Criminal Justice, the AGA-Africa Programme collaborated with Imo State on a highly engaging workshop held on 7th -8th December 2022. The workshop was […]
Oral advocacy is a much needed skill in the legal landscape in Nigeria and the skill gap has increased the imperative for the mastery of oral advocacy for legal practitioners. As part of its commitment to enhancing capacity building in the legal profession, the AGA-Africa Programme collaborated with the Kogi State Judiciary and the Kogi […]
A lot of attention is being placed on judicial performance, accountability and efficiency and the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Nigeria act as the protector and interpreter of the Constitution. To facilitate capacity building in the area of the dispensation of justice, AGA-Africa collaborated with the National Judicial Institute on a ‘Retreat for […]
Administration of justice is a vital function of every government if the aim of government is the welfare and happiness of the citizens. To facilitate capacity building in the area of Effective Administration of Criminal Justice, AGA-Africa collaborated with Akwa Ibom State on a highly engaging workshop held on 13th-14th October 2022. The workshop brought […]