There is palpable anxiety within legal circles as two presidential candidates have raised concerns on the forthcoming of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In separate letters to the the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) by Messrs Yemi Akangbe SAN and Olumiywa Akinboro SAN, the candidates raised concerns about the appointment of Mikrodigital Connect and Thanelinc Nigeria Limited as Electronic Voting...
3 YEARS AFTER, FG SET TO REVIEW ARBITRATION ACT, POLICY
Stakeholders in Africa’s dispute resolution sector have called for a stronger African presence in the global arbitration landscape and endorsed efforts to position Nigeria as a preferred destination for resolving international commercial disputes. The call was made at the 10th International Chambers of Commerce (ICC) Africa Conference on International Arbitration held in Lagos with the theme, “A Decade of Excellence:...
NBA LAGOS UNVEILS FULL LAW WEEK SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE – NBA LAGOS LAW WEEK 2026 From the Health Walk and Sports activities to engaging Plenary Sessions, Master Classes, Elders’ Night, Town Hall Meeting and the Closing Party, get ready for a week of learning, networking and unforgettable experiences. 📅 27th June – 3rd July 2026 Register now: www.nbalagos.frate.com.ng NBALagosLawWeek2026 #LawyeringInTheDigitalAge #NBALagosBranch Oliver Omoredia,Publicity Secretary,NBA Lagos Branch 🔗...
CALL FOR ADVERTISEMENTS: SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND IN THE HISTORIC BNLF 25TH ANNIVERSARY PUBLICATION
The legal and business landscapes across the UK and Nigeria are preparing for a massive milestone. This year, the British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) is celebrating 25 years of strengthening cross-border legal ties, fostering collaboration, and driving impact. In celebration of this historic silver jubilee and the upcoming BNLF Nigeria Summit 2026 happening in Lagos, BNLF has partnered with Law...
NBA LAGOS, FIDA ANNOUNCE DEATH OF EX TREASURER, CHAIR MARIAN JONES
NBA LAGOS BRANCH MOURNS THE PASSING OF MRS. MARIAN NNEKA JONES It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch, announces the passing of our esteemed member, Mrs. Marian Nneka Jones. Mrs. Jones was a dedicated and committed member of the Branch who served with distinction as:Financial Secretary and Treasurer. Throughout her years...
CERTIFICATE SCANDAL: ‘ASK AGF, CLE TO PROBE OKEZIE KALU,’ GROUP BEGS TINUBU
A civil society group has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ask both the Attorney-General of the Federation and Council of Legal Education (CLE) to probe the certificate scandal involving Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. In an open letter to the President seen by CITY LAWYER, the group stated that the controversy trailing Kalu’s...
BAIL: COURT TO DECIDE BLESSING CEO’S FATE MONDAY
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has postponed its decision on the bail request filed by social media personality Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, who is facing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud case. Justice D. I. Dipeolu fixed June 9, 2026, for the ruling after hearing arguments from both the defence and prosecution...
SENIORS, HELP YOUNG LAWYERS SECURE ACCOMMODATION AT LAWYERS IN BUSINESS MASS-HOUSING AND LAND-BANKING SCHEME
Happy new month dear Senior. May this new month be filled with joy, prosperity and peace. Please, help our juniors by offering them Accomodation at the Lawyers In Business Mass-Housing & Land-Banking Scheme. 08060266163,08050489622. Please, pick a plot and let our Engineers remodell it internally into Self-contained rooms or blocks of flats for Juniors working under you; then deduct cost...
FIDA, OTHERS HAIL NBA, SPIDEL CHIEFTAIN PRINCESS AT BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday, my own dearest Big Sis! May your joy be full, and your blessings many, as you turn a new age today. Wishing you many more fulfilling returns of the day, ma. Love you plenty!!!❤️😘 Happy birthday to my elegant and powerful, graceful and lovely lady. Happy Birthday to brilliance in heels with a mind that wins cases, grace...
ELEVATE YOUR BRAND: SPONSOR THE BNLF NIGERIA SUMMIT 2026
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the bridge between legal expertise and business strategy has never been more critical. We are thrilled to announce that the BNLF (British Nigeria Law Forum) Nigeria Summit 2026 is returning to Lagos, promising to be the premier gathering for legal and business professionals bridging the UK and Nigerian markets. As we prepare for this...