Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria)
Tracked across 57 events · 1011 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria)>>> is at the center of the crisis due to its perceived failings in handling child sexual violence cases, particularly concerning the France — Auch prosecutor's office. It has ordered an investigation into Lyhanna's case and is under pressure to implement systemic reforms.
Jun 08, 2026 · 16 articles
Domestic
The UK government's early release scheme, introduced under the Sentencing Act 2026 to alleviate prison overcrowding, has sparked widespread controversy. The scheme, set to begin in October, would release thousands of prisoners early, but exemptions…
Impact: Government department responsible for the early release scheme, facing criticism and legal threats.
Jul 21, 2026 · 135 articles
Domestic
On August 21, 2026, Japan executed Sunao Takami, a 58-year-old man convicted of setting fire to a pachinko parlor in Osaka in 2009, killing five people and injuring ten others. The execution was carried out…
Impact: The ministry carried out the execution and manages Japan's death row, facing scrutiny over secrecy and transparency.
Aug 21, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria)>>> is responsible for the trial and rollout of AI-powered legal assistants and transcription tools within the United Kingdom>>>'s justice system.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria)'s Department of Real Estate Registration is responsible for recording and reporting real estate sales contracts, providing transparency and official data for the market.
May 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) collaborates with ONSA and other agencies in the Mass Trial Programme to prosecute terrorism cases.
Jul 02, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) received the formal letter of assurance from the Government of India regarding Mehul Choksi's detention conditions.
Sep 08, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) is the recipient of Rotimi Oyedepo's appointment as Director of Public Prosecutions, which is expected to enhance its legal strategies.
Dec 30, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) is the government department that oversees the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and is currently facing calls to review the compensation cap.
Apr 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria), through its Asset Recovery and Management Unit, played a key role in announcing the winning bids and overseeing the legal aspects of the auction process.
Jun 15, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Ministry of Law is directed to propose necessary amendments to the legal and regulatory framework concerning substandard syringes.
Jul 03, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria)>>> is facing pressure to address concerns about sentencing guidelines and ensure punishments fit the severity of crimes, particularly in cases of sexual violence.
May 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Record-breaking heatwaves across European Union — Europe this summer have exacerbated severe overcrowding and ageing infrastructure in prisons in France, Italy, and Belgium, creating dangerous living conditions for inmates. Reuters spoke to over 40 inmates,…
Impact: The French justice ministry offered extra showers and water to inmates and acknowledged overcrowding as a key issue, but has not announced major structural changes.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) is implementing changes and investing £82 million to digitize and improve release systems following an independent review prompted by Bernardin Dedić's erroneous release, aiming to prevent future mistakes.
Jun 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Directed to provide technical support for policy implementation.
Jul 16, 2026 · 21 articles
Domestic
Impact: The ministry announced a policy package in May to strengthen measures against illegal residents, including this staff increase.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
In July 2026, Taiwan detected a series of AI-assisted cyberattacks targeting its government agencies, originating from overseas. The Taiwan — Ministry of Digital Affairs confirmed the attacks, which began around July 20, and stated that…
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) had personnel records stolen during the attack, compromising sensitive data and highlighting the breach's severity.
Aug 12, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Ministry will oversee policy enforcement and training for judges under the new law.
Jul 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Designated Nadezhdin as foreign agent and pursued charges, acting as enforcer.
Jul 13, 2026 · 18 articles
Domestic
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria approved an amendment to the Ghana — National Health Insurance Authority to decriminalize attempted suicide. The reform, announced by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Mohammed Pate,…
Impact: The Ministry of Justice collaborated on the amendment, supporting legal reform.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) issued the notification announcing the appointment of Surya Kant.
Oct 30, 2025 · 10 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) concurred with the proposal to rename India — Kerala as 'India — Keralam' after review by the India — Ministry of External Affairs.
Feb 24, 2026 · 39 articles
Domestic
Impact: Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) is the national-conservative party in Poland that was defeated by Donald Tusk's coalition, and its actions in eroding democratic institutions are compared to Hungary — Fidesz's rule in Hungary.
Apr 15, 2026 · 73 articles
Domestic
Impact: The ministry vetted and finalized the bill, ensuring legal compliance.
Jul 09, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
President Bola Tinubu approved the Deep Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Incentives (Tax Remission) Order, 2026, a landmark reform replacing project-by-project negotiations with a transparent, rules-based fiscal framework for deep offshore oil and gas projects.…
Impact: Involved in shaping the legal framework, contributing to the reform's development.
Mar 09, 2018 · 80 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Ministry_of_Justice (Nigeria) will review the draft regulations before they are gazetted, ensuring legal compliance.
Apr 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) issued the gazette notification for the India — Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026, formalizing India — Amaravati's status as the capital.
Apr 06, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Impact: Israel's Justice Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding Hussam Abu Safiya's detention.
Apr 20, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Impact: Allies of Karol Nawrocki from the nationalist Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) party hope to return to government in the 2027 parliamentary election, suggesting a political motivation behind the dispute.
Jun 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) was referenced by the Nigeria Labour Congress as the appropriate body for handling prosecutions, implying the United States — United States Department of State overstepped its bounds.
Jun 25, 2026 · 9 articles
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Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) announced exemptionsUK early release scheme controversy
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Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) notified resignation Yashwant VarmaJustice Varma cash charges proved
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Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) allocated funds for fansEuropean heatwaves worsen...
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Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) pledged to add spacesEuropean heatwaves worsen...
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Nigeria — Ministry of Justice (Nigeria) offered extra showersEuropean heatwaves worsen...
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