In a standard DPA regime, a company that self-reports and cooperates can avoid the "corporate death penalty" of a criminal conviction. In Nigeria, we are currently forced to rely on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. While the ACJA provides for Plea Bargaining, it is a fundamentally different animal from a DPA:
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently delivered a masterclass in presidential fatalism. In his own words:
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The newspapers report it. Television analysts nod approvingly. Social media applauds. Everyone moves on.
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Thomas Sankara's dramatic life and legacy inspire Captain Ibrahim Traore, as they redefine African ideals and reshape the future.

