Nigeria, March 26 -- A Nigerian logistics company, Zenith Carex International Limited, has lost a defamation suit against global development contractor Chemonics International, Inc., in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, with the court ruling that the claims were barred by a previous settlement agreement between both parties.

According to a copy of the judgement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, the court found that the 2022 "full and final settlement" between the two companies put an end to all claims, including defamation, injurious falsehood, tortious interference, and breach of contract, arising from their subcontract and broader business relationship.

"For the foregoing reasons, it is hereby ordered...