The British-Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) will convene leading legal professionals, policymakers, investors and business executives in Lagos next week for its Nigeria Summit 2026, as the forum celebrates 25 years of fostering professional and commercial ties between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The two-day summit, scheduled for June 25 and 26 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, will bring together legal...
‘I MET 600K, LEFT N50 MILLION,’ SAYS LAWAL, OUTGOING NBA IBADAN CHAIR
I HAVE TAKEN A BOW FROM THE OFFICE OF THE NBA CHAIRMAN. It is with profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that I finished my 2-year term as the Chairman of NBA Ibadan Branch. I am proud to say that throughout the period of my stewardship, I projected Ibadan Bar in a positive light. Our voices reverberated to every nook and...
STELLAR SPEAKERS UNVEILED FOR 2026 BRITISH NIGERIA LAW FORUM (BNLF) SUMMIT, CONFERENCE & GALA NIGHT
Meet again some of the distinguished speakers set to grace the British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) Summit, Conference & Gala Night 2026! From Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Managing Partners, Legal Practitioners, Business Leaders, Arbitrators, and Policy Makers to International Legal Experts, these exceptional professionals will be sharing valuable insights on law, investment, business opportunities, and the future of UK–Nigeria...
SUPREME COURT APPOINTS FIRM TO ISSUE SEAL TO NOTARIES
NEWS RELEASE The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is pleased to inform Members, particularly those appointed as Notaries Public, that a letter from the Office of the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria dated 11th October 2024, Ref. No. 4495/SCN/NP/S.1/23, was recently brought to the attention of the Association. The letter conveys the approval of their Supreme Court of...
AT NBA-SPIDEL PARLEY, UBANI URGES LAW TO RESOLVE LOCUS STANDI CRISIS
The Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), under the chairmanship of Associate Prof. Uju Agomoh, on Saturday hosted the 9th edition of its Webinar Series, focusing on the theme: “The Doctrine of Locus Standi and its Impact on Public Interest Litigation in Nigeria.” The webinar featured Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, as the...
OKEY LEO OHAGBA ON FATHERS’ DAY: FATHERS ARE THE NUCLEUS OF EVERY FAMILY, DEFEND SOCIETY’S FUTURE
Beloved Bar leaders, colleagues, and friends, Today we celebrate fathers—the nucleus of every family, the core stability, the foundational strength, and the ultimate guiding light for our homes. As lawyers, balancing the demands of the profession with the sacred duty of fatherhood requires immense grit. Yet, as fathers, our leadership at home remains our most impactful brief. We must continue...
CIARB NIGERIA 2026 CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS UNPACK EXCITING EVENTS
The conversations don’t end when the sessions do. In Episode 7 of the Conference Planning Diaries, the Co-Chairs give you a glimpse into the networking experiences we have carefully curated for this year’s Conference. From an exciting YMG Day to a fun-filled Games Night (yes, bowling is on the agenda), every activity has been designed to help you build meaningful...
![SIR. LAWRENCE NWAKETI ESQ [NBA OWERRI PAST CHAIRMAN] HAS HIS PLOT BUILT TO DPC, READY FOR CONSTRUCTION INTO FLATS FOR TENANTS, AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME, ABUJA](https://citylawyermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LIBI-COV-860x655.jpg "LIBI-COV")
SIR. LAWRENCE NWAKETI ESQ [NBA OWERRI PAST CHAIRMAN] HAS HIS PLOT BUILT TO DPC, READY FOR CONSTRUCTION INTO FLATS FOR TENANTS, AT THE LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING & LAND-BANKING SCHEME, ABUJA
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CAVEAT EMPTOR: ‘STEER CLEAR OF THESE PLOTS OF LAND,’ JK GADZAMA LLP WARNS PUBLIC
NOTICE OF DISPUTE AND WARNING AGAINST TRANSACTIONS OVER CERTAIN PLOTS AT GUZAPE DISTRICT, ABUJA The general public is hereby informed that the residential plots listed below – situated at Cadastral Zone A09, Abdulrahman Okene Street, Off Nasir El-Rufai Crescent, Guzape District, FCT-Abuja – are currently the subject of multiple pending legal disputes as well as a subsisting caveat recorded at...
NBA PH CHAIR CORDELIA EKE TO UNVEIL 2 BOOKS WEDNESDAY
PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF TWO OUTSTANDING LEGAL LITERARY WORKS The legal community, academics, judicial officers, law students, and the general public are cordially invited to the public presentation of two remarkable books that make significant contributions to legal scholarship and professional development: Rudiments of Criminal Appeals in NigeriaWritten by: Mrs. Cordelia Uwuma Eke Beyond the Glass Ceiling: A Chronicle of Pioneering...