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Petrichor enforces English judgment in Nigeria against Rahamaniyya chairman in US$40m fuel debt
The Federal High Court registered the London Commercial Court judgment and issued writs of attachment; a worldwide freezing…
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High Court lets Niger Delta communities argue Shell is liable for all oil pollution in Bille and pursue misconduct allegations
In Alame v Shell, Mrs Justice Lambert ruled on 10 September 2026 that the Bille and Ogale claimants…
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Court of Appeal: a recognised London award can ground a winding-up petition in Nigeria
In Xerxes v CEC, arising from the AEDC acquisition consortium, Nigeria’s Court of Appeal upheld a winding-up order…
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BII commits US$20m to Africa50’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund, which reaches about US$330m at fourth close
British International Investment has committed US$20m to the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund and signed an MoU on co-financing…
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Court of Appeal: English jurisdiction clause did not save AHS’s unexecuted aviation joint venture with PAHCOL
The Court of Appeal has dismissed AHS’s appeal in its ground-handling joint venture dispute with Precision Aviation Handling…
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Templars and UUBO associates among 2026 ILFA secondees to London firms
International Lawyers for Africa has placed 300 lawyers from 25 countries in 12 years; this year’s hosts are…
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Olaniwun Ajayi hires former HSF Johannesburg managing partner Edward Baring for London finance practice
Baring spent 15 years as a Herbert Smith Freehills partner and will focus on Africa-wide financing.
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Spencer West adds international finance partner Stephen Matthews to serve Africa clients
Matthews joins from Keystone Law; his career includes A&O Moscow and Bowmans Nairobi.
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Former Glencore oil executives plead not guilty to West African bribery charges in London
Six defendants face trial at Southwark Crown Court in October 2027 over payments relating to Nigeria, Cameroon and…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery issues US$750m 7.5% senior notes due 2031
Maiden international bond, placed privately, with Clifford Chance as counsel to the issuer.

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