…years.The acts are contained in the German Gesetze, which is Germany's official body of legislation governing rules that apply to foreign nationals within its borders.Germany lists 5 reasons foreigners could be banned from entering the country. Images for illustration purposes only. Photo Images/TOBIAS SCHWARZ/INA FASS…
…rent charges imposed by landlords and property owners across the state. The proposed legislation is aimed at addressing rising accommodation costs, which have placed increasing financial pressure on low-income earners, workers, students and young families. The bill seeks to establish a fair framework for residential re…
…said. He explained that Hisbah could not legally operate in the state without enabling legislation from the Plateau State House of Assembly."Hisbah cannot be established without a law from the State House of Assembly, and the government has not done that. Therefore, people cannot simply come out and claim that they hav…
…suggested that such arrangements could be established through executive guidelines, legislation or, where necessary, constitutional reform.According to him, the objective should not be to restrict the president or vice president from travelling but to guarantee that there is always a clearly identifiable and constituti…
…NNPCL was carrying out a deliberate federal government policy and had not violated any legislation passed by the National Assembly or its committees. In his view, the most productive approach at this stage was to let the rehabilitation process run its course."What is required at this point is to allow the process to wo…
…executive and legislative office holders had reached an advanced stage, with proposed legislation expected to be considered by the National Assembly. The spending also comes at a time when state governments have received significantly higher allocations from the Federation Account following the Federal Government’s eco…
…of a nude photograph automatically constitutes ‘revenge porn’ under Section 24. Nigerian legislation does not expressly use that terminology, and the prosecution would still have to establish the ingredients of the particular offence charged. “There is consequently an important distinction between what people colloquia…
…PENGASSAN acknowledged the PIA as a major milestone but argued that the existence of legislation alone was insufficient to attract the long-term capital required for multi-billion-dollar petroleum projects. “The long-term capital required for oil and gas development depends not only on the existence of laws and regulat…
…how the subsidy would be funded and whether Atiku would seek to amend existing petroleum legislationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has challenged former Vice Pre…
…“This trend shows the urgent need to repeal these provisions and ensure that cybercrime legislation is aligned with regional and international standards on freedom of expression,” she added. The warning comes against the backdrop of a series of cases involving journalists in Mali. The institute said Malian journalist a…
…that despite significant progress the country has made in advancing child rights through legislation and policy reforms, many children continue to face barriers in accessing justice. “Too often, children who are victims of violence, abuse, exploitation, neglect, trafficking, child marriage, harmful traditional practice…
…a central role in determining eligibility.According to the UAE government's published legislation, an applicant must either be at least 55 years old or have completed a minimum of 15 years of service, whether that work was done inside the UAE or abroad, before qualifying for the permit.UAE names the minimum savings for…
…candidate eligibility at pre-election stages. The plaintiffs argue that ordinary legislation cannot override constitutional mandates or shield candidates from scrutiny. "This case raises a fundamental question for our democracy. Can an Act of the National Assembly be used as a shield against an express provision of the…
…of presidential candidates at the pre-election stage. They further argue that the legislation cannot prevent the enforcement of constitutional provisions concerning presidential qualification. Their position is that where an Act of the National Assembly conflicts with the Constitution, the Constitution must prevail. “T…
…as the Non-Working Residence Permit, is contained in Article 46 of the UAE’s residence legislation and covers several groups, including students, retirees, remote workers and property owners. The permit is issued by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA), subject to approval by the relevant authoritie…
…“Esquire” instead. The society argued that the directive has no clear basis in existing legislation. Recall that the CJN directed lawyers and court officials to immediately discontinue the use of “Barrister” before their names in official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a July 13, 2026…
…wage bill into law on July 29, 2024, raising it from N30,000 to N70,000 per month. The legislation followed negotiations with organized labor and included a provision to review the wage structure every three years. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 1:14 PM | Share this Story
Protesters clashed with police as thousands of people braved stormy weather to demonstrate against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday. As the protest drew to a close, scuffles broke out on Congress Square with protesters targeting police with stones and other projectiles, and…
…officers to cite a specific law backing their actions, referencing Ghana's pending LGBTQ legislation. According to Ahmed, there is no law that says a man cannot kiss another man yet, so the police has no right to arrest them. In one of the videos shared, he's heard saying; "If the foolish LGBTQ law hasn't been passed y…
…electoral law and the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. He held that both legislations are complementary as they relate to issues of qualification for elective offices. The court held that while the 1999 Constitution, as amended, prescribes the qualifications and disqualifications for elective offices, t…
…paid an advocacy visit to members of the Assembly, urging support for the proposed legislation. He told the delegation that if the bill is presented before the 10th Assembly during its tenure, it would receive positive legislative attention, stressing the need to support women to contribute their quota to the developme…
…punishment for lecturers found guilty of sexually harassing students. The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen existing legal provisions by prescribing tougher penalties for offenders while compelling tertiary institutions to establish transparent reporting and investigative procedures. The move followed years of a…
…that the House of Representatives would continue to support necessary appropriations, legislation and oversight while strengthening engagement with security institutions to ensure that public funds produce measurable improvements in public safety.
…a commitment to the development of Jigawa State through people-oriented policies and legislation. “Today, after spending three years in the PDP, I have decided to join the APC under the leadership of Governor Umar Namadi. My decision is based on the quality of leadership I have seen in the governor. As a member of the…
…document presented as an Act of the National Assembly lacked the basic features of valid legislation. “Our Acts have citation numbers, Supreme Court numbers, Gazette numbers and Gazette titles. The Act presented here has none of those features,” the chairman added. Despite admitting shortcomings, Walson-Jack maintained…