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Nigeria’s Christian Leaders to File “fresh suit” against Law Seeking to Control Churches

Dec 13, 2021

Representatives of Christian leaders in Nigeria are planning to sue the government afresh over the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow State authorities to control church operations.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sued the government over the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations. / Courtesy Photo

Nigeria’s Christian Leaders Sue Government over Law Seeking to Control Churches

Mar 16, 2021

Christian leaders in Nigeria have sued the government over the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations.

controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.

Law Seeking to Control Churches in Nigeria an “anti-corruption measure”: President Buhari

Sep 25, 2020

The President of Nigeria has said that the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, which is being contested by Christian leaders over its attempt to control churches, is a measure to help fight corruption.

Nigeria's Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Solomon Ita Enang (third left) and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) during the September 1 meeting in Abuja. / Solomon Ita Enang/ Facebook

Nigeria’s Government and Christian Leaders Yet to Reach Consensus on Controversial Law

Sep 2, 2020

The government of Nigeria and Christian leaders are yet to reach an agreement on the controversial Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 that seeks to allow the authorities to control church operations.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) strongly against the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 legal framework that seeks to allow the government to control church operations.

Law to Control Nigerian Churches “unacceptable, ungodly, reprehensible”: Christian Leaders

Aug 21, 2020

Christian leaders in Nigeria have termed as “unacceptable, ungodly, and reprehensible” the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 legal framework that seeks to allow the government to control church operations.

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