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Who keeps government accountable? ⚖️ Judicial review safeguards fairness, transparency & the rule of law — ensuring no arm of govt runs unchecked. Read more 👉 linkedin.com/pulse/power-ju… #JudicialReview #RuleOfLaw #Accountability

Who keeps government accountable? ⚖️
Judicial review safeguards fairness, transparency & the rule of law — ensuring no arm of govt runs unchecked.
Read more 👉 linkedin.com/pulse/power-ju…

#JudicialReview #RuleOfLaw #Accountability
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👮🏾‍♂️👮🏾‍♀️ Did you know? AIG Patrick Kehinde Longe & AIG Yetunde Longe are the first senior police couple in Nigeria’s history! Married in 1990, both became Commissioners of Police on the same day in 2022. A true milestone! 🇳🇬 #DidYouKnow #NigeriaPolice #FOICounsel

👮🏾‍♂️👮🏾‍♀️ Did you know?
AIG Patrick Kehinde Longe & AIG Yetunde Longe are the first senior police couple in Nigeria’s history!
Married in 1990, both became Commissioners of Police on the same day in 2022. A true milestone! 🇳🇬

#DidYouKnow #NigeriaPolice #FOICounsel
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6 FOI mistakes that get your request denied: Too vague ❌ Aggressive tone ❌ No FOI Act cite ❌Request too broad ❌No contact info ❌No timeline ❌ Fix: Be SPECIFIC, polite, cite S.1 FOI Act 2011, & note the 7-day window. Be clear. Concise. Professional.

6 FOI mistakes that get your request denied:

    Too vague ❌

    Aggressive tone ❌ No FOI Act cite ❌Request too broad ❌No contact info ❌No timeline ❌
Fix: Be SPECIFIC, polite, cite S.1 FOI Act 2011, & note the 7-day window.
Be clear. Concise. Professional.
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AI is reshaping banking 🏦🤖 — from chatbots that reply in seconds to real-time transfers & stronger fraud prevention. But with innovation comes questions of trust & accountability. Read more 👇🏽 linkedin.com/pulse/role-tec… #FOIA #FOI4ALL #FOICOUNSEL #AIinBanking #FutureOfBanking

AI is reshaping banking 🏦🤖 — from chatbots that reply in seconds to real-time transfers & stronger fraud prevention. But with innovation comes questions of trust & accountability. 
Read more 👇🏽
 linkedin.com/pulse/role-tec…
#FOIA #FOI4ALL #FOICOUNSEL #AIinBanking #FutureOfBanking
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🌟 Happy New Week from FOI Counsel! 🌟 Access to information isn’t a privilege — it’s your right. Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay courageous in asking the questions that matter. #FOICounsel #FOI #Transparency #RightToKnow #HappyNewWeek

🌟 Happy New Week from FOI Counsel! 🌟

Access to information isn’t a privilege — it’s your right.
Stay informed. Stay empowered. Stay courageous in asking the questions that matter.

#FOICounsel #FOI #Transparency #RightToKnow #HappyNewWeek
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🇳🇬 Nigeria at 65! Our true strength isn’t just in diversity but in resilience, courage & hope for a better tomorrow. Happy Independence Day from all of us at FOI Counsel 💚🤍💚 #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay #FOICounsel #HopeForNigeria

🇳🇬 Nigeria at 65!

Our true strength isn’t just in diversity but in resilience, courage & hope for a better tomorrow.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at FOI Counsel 💚🤍💚

#NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay #FOICounsel #HopeForNigeria
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💡 Before alarm clocks, people hired “knocker-uppers” to wake them by tapping on their windows. Creativity has always shaped how we solve problems. At FOI Counsel, we believe access to information fuels innovation. 🌍📚 #DidYouKnow #Innovation #FOICounsel #KnowledgeIsPower

💡 Before alarm clocks, people hired “knocker-uppers” to wake them by tapping on their windows.

Creativity has always shaped how we solve problems. At FOI Counsel, we believe access to information fuels innovation. 🌍📚

#DidYouKnow #Innovation #FOICounsel #KnowledgeIsPower
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Lord, may my first client not say pro bono.” 🙏⚖ Every law student’s secret prayer point! 😂 #LawJokes #FOICounsel #LawStudents #LegalHumor #ProBono #Lawsan

Lord, may my first client not say pro bono.” 🙏⚖
Every law student’s secret prayer point! 😂
#LawJokes #FOICounsel #LawStudents #LegalHumor #ProBono  #Lawsan
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Barriers are breaking! 📢 Why are PWDs still fighting for basic #AccessToJustice in Nigeria? Our new article exposes the fees, inaccessible courts, and digital hurdles violating their rights. Read "Breaking Barriers" now. 👇 linkedin.com/pulse/breaking… #PWDright #NigeriaLaw #LAWSAN

Barriers are breaking! 📢
Why are PWDs still fighting for basic #AccessToJustice in Nigeria? Our new article exposes the fees, inaccessible courts, and digital hurdles violating their rights.

Read "Breaking Barriers" now. 👇
linkedin.com/pulse/breaking…
#PWDright #NigeriaLaw #LAWSAN
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True or False❓ You can remarry under the Marriage Act even if your first marriage still exists. 👇 Drop your answer before checking this post! #LegalQuiz #LawSimplified #FOICounsel #Lawsan

True or False❓
You can remarry under the Marriage Act even if your first marriage still exists.
👇 Drop your answer before checking this post!
#LegalQuiz #LawSimplified #FOICounsel #Lawsan
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💡 Know Your Rights if You’re Arrested in Nigeria 🇳🇬 ✅ Right to remain silent ✅ Right to a lawyer ✅ Must be told why you’re arrested ✅ Can’t be detained beyond 48hrs without charge ✅ Right to bail Knowing your rights could protect you or someone else. #KnowYourRights

💡 Know Your Rights if You’re Arrested in Nigeria 🇳🇬

✅ Right to remain silent
✅ Right to a lawyer
✅ Must be told why you’re arrested
✅ Can’t be detained beyond 48hrs without charge
✅ Right to bail
Knowing your rights could protect you or someone else.
#KnowYourRights
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In 1946, Nigeria got its first constitution — The Richards Constitution by Governor Arthur Richards. It united the regions but gave Nigerians little say in governance, sparking the push for self-rule. #FOICounsel #LawFact #NigeriaHistory #DidYouKnow

In 1946, Nigeria got its first constitution — The Richards Constitution by Governor Arthur Richards.
It united the regions but gave Nigerians little say in governance, sparking the push for self-rule.
#FOICounsel #LawFact #NigeriaHistory #DidYouKnow
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Should Nigerians pay to access their own laws? 🤔 The 1999 Constitution says no laws must be accessible and published for all. Read more on why legal access is a constitutional right 👇 🔗 linkedin.com/pulse/constitu… #FOICounsel #AccessToJustice #RuleOfLaw #KnowYourRight #NigeriaLaw

Should Nigerians pay to access their own laws? 🤔
The 1999 Constitution says no laws must be accessible and published for all.
Read more on why legal access is a constitutional right 👇
🔗 linkedin.com/pulse/constitu…
#FOICounsel #AccessToJustice #RuleOfLaw #KnowYourRight #NigeriaLaw
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Participated in the plenary of Africa #Policy Dialogue on Inclusive #Green #jobs. My position is that there is a need to pair the proposed legislation with existing programs, legislation, and frameworks

Participated in the plenary of Africa #Policy Dialogue on Inclusive #Green #jobs. My position is that there is a need to pair the proposed legislation with existing programs, legislation, and frameworks