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Bahrain
The Sovereign Group
The Kingdom of Bahrain reported on 7 March that its 'Golden Licence' initiative had attracted a total of USD2.4 billion in investment from nine major projects across diverse sectors including financial services, manufacturing, ICT and tourism.
Egypt
Youssry Saleh & Partners
Egyptian government ratified the bylaws of the new law regarding NGOs after the Law No.70 of 2017 was heavily criticized for imposing hefty restrictions on the work on thousands of NGOs operating within Egypt.
Youssry Saleh & Partners
In a significant move to bolster economic development and attract foreign investors, the Egyptian government has introduced Law No. 173 of 2023, amending certain provisions of Act No. 121 of 1982
Nigeria
PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors
The best time to invest in Nigeria is now, some "motivational speakers" would say. I have also read that foreign investors have not moved into Africa as quickly as expected because of some of the risks associated with the continent.
Bimak Associates
Under the administration of justice in Nigeria, Fundamental human rights are duly recognised as important rights, and as a result, they are entrenched in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).
Adams & Adams
Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, has emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing the Nigerian economy...
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
Fundamental rights are rights that are protected by the constitution from violation. While human rights are inherent to all people regardless of their personal, social or religious conditions...
Tope Adebayo
In a bid to impact the local economy of a State, most developed and developing countries strive to attract foreign direct investment ("FDI") with a view to bringing new opportunities for education...
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
Money laundering is the illegal concealing of money obtained from criminal or illicit activities with the purpose of appearing to have been gotten from a legitimate source.
SK Solicitors
Election matters are very sensitive as they are of paramount significance to all parties concerned: the electorates in particular, who are directly involved; as well as the generality of the Nigerian populace.
SK Solicitors
Access to court plays an important role in the quality of a legal system and speedy administration of justice in any country. The courts have held in the case of Umeh v. Iwu (2007) 6 NWLR...
Greychapel Legal
A contract has been defined as a promise or set of promises which the law will enforce.1 A breach of contract is said to occur where a party to the contract refuses...
Saudi Arabia
Highworth
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has shifted from an oil-dependent economy to a diversified powerhouse, actively attracting global businesses.
South Africa
The Sovereign Group
The South African National Treasury reported on 29 February that while South Africa was on track to address all the outstanding action items required to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list...
ENS
The Minister of Finance has introduced the Municipal Public-Private Partnership Regulations of 2005 ("PPP Regulations"). The PPP Regulations are issued in terms of the Local Government...
ENS
It has been just over a year since South Africa was placed on the Financial Action Task Force's ("FATF") greylist, following its failure to implement the recommendations...
Tanzania
Shikana Group
The investment landscape of Africa has increasingly attracted global attention and ascended as a beacon of investment opportunities, with China emerging as a dominant force
Uganda
ENS
A wave of fraud-related public procurement scandals has gripped the nation in recent years. Allegations of fake tenders and false representations by imposters have plagued the procurement cycle...
United Arab Emirates
Herbert Smith Freehills
On 23 February 2024, the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) was removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) "grey list" after its introduction in 2022.
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
A recent amendment to an existing UAE law has made it easier for medical professionals to conduct an abortion if the mother's life is in danger.
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