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| NBA Sues Police Over Tinted Glass Permit Policy, Cites Rights Violations |
 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force, challenging the controversial tinted glass permit policy introduced earlier this year by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The litigation, instituted through the NBA’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL), seeks judicial interpretation of the policy, which requires motorists to apply for permits and pay prescribed fees before using vehicles with tinted windows. Confirming the suit, NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Professor Paul Ananaba, SAN, said the Association was determined to pursue the matter to its logical conclusion. He urged the Police to respect the judicial process, and suspend enforcement of the policy until the courts make a pronouncement. The tinted glass directive was first announced in April, with enforcement slated for June 1, but later shifted to October 2. Despite the extension, reports of harassment and extortion by Police officers citing the new regulation have continued nationwide. Critics, including the NBA, argue that the policy infringes on citizens’ rights to dignity, privacy, freedom of movement, and property, as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution. “This is a classic example of administrative overreach that must be tested in court”, a senior NBA official said. The Association has also faulted the reliance on the Motor Tinted Glass (Prohibition) Act, a military decree issued in 1991, insisting that the legislation may not survive constitutional scrutiny in a democratic system. The case, filed on September 2 before the Federal High Court, Abuja, is registered as Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/182/2025, with the Incorporated Trustees of the NBA as Claimant and the Inspector General of Police as Defendant. As at press time, the suit had not yet been assigned to a Judge, but observers say the outcome could redefine the balance between law enforcement powers and citizens’ constitutional rights. |
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BRICS leaders denounce protectionism, tariff 'blackmail' Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc railed against economic protectionism and "tariff blackmail" during a virtual meeting Monday held amid a damaging trade war with US President Donald Trump. In July, Trump lashed out at the BRICS and threatened its members with additional tariffs after they voiced concern that his trade war was putting the global economy at |
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Nigeria’s FX Market Records $2.80bn Inflow Amid Strong Domestic Support Nume Ekeghe Total inflows into the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) stood at $2.80 billion in August, according to data from FMDQ, underscoring the continuing resilience of local participation evenThe post Nigeria’s FX Market Records $2.80bn Inflow Amid Strong Domestic Support appeared first on |
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At 29.31%, Maximum Lending Rate Drops One-Year Low Amid Stable Monetary Fee As the Monetary Committee Members (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) retained interest rate at 27.50 per cent, the average maximum lending rate in Nigeria’s banking sector droppedThe post At 29.31%, Maximum Lending Rate Drops One-Year Low Amid Stable Monetary Fee appeared first on |
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FG makes tax identification mandatory for banking, allied services Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has made Tax Identification, (Tax ID) compulsory for people getting involved in banking and allied services in the country. Consequently, all taxable Nigerians are to obtain a Taxpayer Identification when the new tax Acts come into force in January 2026. The Tax ID is contained in the provisions of […]The post FG makes tax identification mandatory for banking, allied services appeared first on Vanguard |
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