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Lawyer Maxwell Opara has stated that amendments to the Electoral Act aim to strengthen provisions against holding membership in multiple political parties. He emphasized that effective enforcement hinges on both judicial interpretation and executive action.
Two individuals have been sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos for the illicit production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced the conviction following a successful enforcement operation.
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is set to conduct a high-level bilateral meeting in Guinea from March 2 to 4, 2026, aiming to improve the enforcement of its rulings among Member States. This initiative, part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of ECOWAS, seeks to address ongoing challenges in implementing the Court's decisions.
Nigeria and the ECOWAS Court of Justice have initiated discussions on reforms aimed at strengthening the enforcement of regional judgments, acknowledging that weak compliance poses a significant threat to the credibility of West African justice mechanisms.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched enforcement actions against digital lending firms that did not comply with Nigeria's new digital lending framework by the January 5 deadline. This action aims to instill discipline and transparency in the sector.
