INT’L MEDIATION CAMPUS HOLDS 2-IN-1 COURSE NOV. 22

The International Mediation Campus, Germany will on November 22, 2022 commence a twice-a-week training leading to certification as an International Mediation Campus certified and International Mediation Institute (IMI) qualified mediator. The virtual training will hold on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 weeks.

Course participants will be trained by world-class faculty from different jurisdictions, and will obtain two certificates which are recognized anywhere in the world.

The course outline includes ADR Methods, Conflict analysis, Mediation skills, Emotional intelligence, Negotiation skills, Drafting settlement terms, intensive practical role-plays and assessment.

International Mediation Campus is a Europe-based leading global institute for international certified mediation, ADR, negotiation and conflict management skills training. Its 40 hours live online sessions cover different areas of mediation, negotiation and ADR, and is certified by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the International School of Management (ISM).

A special 25% Early Bird discount is available for participants who register before November 20, 2022. To register, click on https://bit.ly/imcampus22. For enquiries, call 08056279400.

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‘10,877 DELEGATES HAVE REGISTERED FOR AGC,’ SAYS TOBENNA EROJIKWE

No less than 10,877 delegates have registered for the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA AGC) holding in Lagos next month.

According to a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, the figure has outstripped the total number of delegates for the same period in 2019 and 2021 conferences.

In an update on preparations for the Annual General Conference, the Chairman of the Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP), Mr. Tobenna Erojikwe said: “For the 2019 NBA-AGC, by the end of the early bird registration window, which factored in a 1-week extension, 9,796 delegates had registered for the conference. For the 2021 NBA-AGC, this figure was 8,686 delegates also with a 1-week extension. However, by midnight on Monday 18th July 2022, after the early bird registration window closed, a total of 10,877 delegates had registered for the conference. Put differently, with a month to the conference, we have already exceeded the total number of delegates for the 2021 NBA-AGC. The numbers continue to rise notwithstanding the close of the early bird registration window.”

He ruled out extension of the Early Bird window, and warned that the committee may be forced to close registration as the conference is almost oversubscribed already, though the virtual option remains available. His words: “It is in light of the foregoing, dear colleagues, that it became impossible to extend the early bird registration window. Further and regrettably, there is serious likelihood that we might soon be constrained to close all registration outright as the conference spaces are almost oversubscribed.”

Below is the full text of the statement.

Dear Colleagues

1. It is exactly 30 days to the start of the 62nd Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-AGC) billed to take place from 19th – 26th August 2022 at the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island Lagos State with the theme, ‘BOLD TRANSITIONS’.

2. I wish to commence this update by expressing, on behalf of the Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP), our sincere gratitude to you for the overwhelming confidence that you have bestowed on us and the unprecedented interest you have shown in this year’s NBA-AGC as illustrated by the impressive registration figures recorded so far.

3. As you are all aware, on 12th June 2022, registration for the NBA-AGC commenced with an early bird registration which ended on 17th July 2022. The TCCP sincerely sympathises with our members who were, for various reasons, unable to take advantage of the early bird registration window to enjoy huge discounts in the registration fees. Although we received various genuine requests for extension, the TCCP carefully explored all possibilities to extend the window but, for the reasons provided below, it was logistically impossible to extend the window.

4. In fixing the early bird registration window, we took into account the fact that previous windows had historically been fixed for approximately 4 weeks with an extension typically lasting for 7 days. We therefore fixed an early bird registration window of 6 weeks to allow enough time for our members to take advantage of the discounted rates.

5. In terms of planning and logistics, we have been consistent in our communications that we anticipate an increase in the number of delegates for the 2022 NBA-AGC from circa 11,000 delegates to 13000 delegates physically present and unlimited virtual participants. It is on the basis of this figure that we have been planning this Conference. We also arrived at this figure of 13,0000 after considering various factors chief among which were historical attendance figures and of course conference costs.
6. By way of comparison, at the last NBA-AGC held in the pre-Covid era, in 2019, and incidentally in Lagos, there were a total of 11694 delegates without the option of virtual participation. For the 2021 NBA-AGC which held in Port Harcourt, a total of 10,147 delegates registered for the conference, inclusive of virtual delegates. It was for the above reason what we increased the capacity to 13,000 while also making adequate arrangements for virtual delegates to enjoy a similar experience from the comfort of their homes or offices.

7. As noted above, we anticipated an increase in the number of delegates that would be interested in physically attending this year’s conference due to a number of factors including perhaps the positive record and members-oriented programmes of the Olumide Akpata administration, the reduction of the conference fees, and the exciting line up of sessions and events for this year’s NBA-AGC. With the benefit of hindsight, I have to now admit that despite our most optimistic projections, we did not anticipate the huge spike in the figures.

8. For the 2019 NBA-AGC, by the end of the early bird registration window, which factored in a 1-week extension, 9,796 delegates had registered for the conference. For the 2021 NBA-AGC, this figure was 8,686 delegates also with a 1-week extension. However, by midnight on Monday 18th July 2022, after the early bird registration window closed, a total of 10,877 delegates had registered for the conference. Put differently, with a month to the conference, we have already exceeded the total number of delegates for the 2021 NBA-AGC. The numbers continue to rise notwithstanding the close of the early bird registration window.

9. The above numbers have not factored in the number of registration slots that we must of necessity allocate to our resource persons; our sponsors as part of the sponsorship package we already advertised and are duty bound to deliver; as well as our colleagues who are legal officers in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of governments whose registration are usually delayed by the bureaucratic bottle-neck for which our various governments are notorious.

10. It is in light of the foregoing, dear colleagues, that it became impossible to extend the early bird registration window. Further and regrettably, there is serious likelihood that we might soon be constrained to close all registration outright as the conference spaces are almost oversubscribed. Consequently, while we are not oblivious to the harsh economic climate that pervades the country at this time, we must nevertheless call on our members who are desirous of attending the conference physically to endeavour to register for the conference in the coming days. I will endeavour to give one last notice before we hit our maximum capacity for the conference.

11. Nonetheless it is important to restate that we have made adequate arrangements for our members to take advantage of a virtual option and also enjoy a similar experience at the conference. The virtual platform has a capacity to accommodate 30,000 conference delegates and the window to register for the conference through the virtual option remains open until the eve of the conference.

12. In ending, let me once again thank you for your understanding and cooperation and look forward to a memorable 2022 NBA-AGC.

Tobenna Erojikwe
TCCP Chairman

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AGC: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES SUNDAY

Dear Colleagues,

I trust that you are well.

As you are aware, the registration for this year’s Annual General Conference (AGC) of our Association is ongoing and many members have registered already.

By way of a reminder to members who are yet to register, please note that the Early Bird registration closes on Sunday the 17th of July, 2022.

Please find attached the schedule of fees for the 2022 AGC.

For any inquiries regarding registration please reach out on 09063810470, 08102866140 or info@nbaconference.com

Furthermore, kindly visit www.nbaconference.com for more information.

We look forward to a world-class legacy AGC and hope to see you there.

Dr. Rapuluchukwu Nduka
Publicity Secretary,
Nigerian Bar Association

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NBA-SBL CONFAB EARLY BIRD WINDOW CLOSES TODAY

It’s few hours before the early bird registration window for the 16th NBA-SBL Annual International Business Law Conference closes.

Many lawyers are taking advantage of these last few hours.

You can still seize this opportunity and register at a discounted rate at www.nbasbl.org.

Register now!

YOUNG LAWYERS

SBL Members – N20,000;

Non-SBL Members – N30,000

OTHERS

SBL Members – N45,000

Non-SBL Members – N60,000

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NBA AGC 2022: TCCP SLASHES FEES, KICKS OFF REGISTRATION

Registration has commenced for the 2022 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) holding in Lagos in August.

The Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP) for the 2022 Annual General Conference (AGC) announced this in a statement issued on Sunday, 12th June, 2022.

Tobenna Erojikwe, Chairman, Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP), said that registration for the conference opened on 12th June with an early bird registration window and that participants would be able to register for either physical attendance or virtual attendance at www.nbaconference.com.

The conference is scheduled to hold at the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos from 19th to 26th August, 2022 with the theme “Bold Transitions”. Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, will be the Keynote Speaker.

According to the statement by the TCCP, early bird registration for the conference will run from 12th June to 17th July, while regular registration will start on 18th July and end on 5th August, 2022. Late registration will run between 6th and 12th August, 2022, while registration for virtual attendance will be on an ongoing basis.

“The core objective of the 62nd edition of the NBA Annual General Conference is to host a world-class conference, with in-depth discourse on critical issues affecting the legal profession and the country, facilitated by the most eminently qualified resource persons able to galvanize all conference attendees towards the path of becoming better legal practitioners and experts in their chosen fields; shape public opinion on critical issues; and inspire lawyers to build the law firms of the future,” Erojikwe said.

The registration fees are broken down according to categories. There has also been a significant reduction in the fees for virtual attendance compared to 2021.

Lawyers in the category of 1-5 years of practice will pay N15,000 for early bird registration, N40,000 regular registration, N80,000 for late registration, and N5,000 for virtual attendance as against N7,500 charged last year.

Lawyers within the 6-10 years category will register with N22,000 for early bird, N60,000 for regular, N120,000 for late registration, and N10,000 if they want to participate virtually compared to N11,250 they paid for virtual participation last year.

Lawyers who have practiced between 11-15 years will pay N36,000 registration fee if they make use of the early bird window, N70,000 for regular registration, N140,000 for late registration, and N15,000 for virtual attendance, N3,000 less than the N18,000 they were charged last year.

For lawyers between 16-20 years, the cost is N54,000 for early bird, N80,000 for regular, N180,000 for late registration, and N20,000 for virtual registration compared to N27,000 paid in 2021.

Lawyers who have more than 20 years of practice will pay N95,000 if they come as early bird, N150,000 for regular, N300,000 for late registration, and N30,000 for virtual attendance, a whopping N17,500 reduction from what it cost them to attend virtually in 2021.

Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Attorneys General, and Benchers will pay N190,000 early bird, N300,000 regular, N500,000 late registration, and N50,000 for virtual participation, N45,000 less than the N95,000 they paid last year.

It will cost Magistrates and other Judicial Officers N50,000 to register if they use the early bird window, N50,000 regular, N50,000 late registration, and N20,000 for virtual attendance compared to N25,000 for last year.

Honourable Justices, Honourable Judges, Grand Khadis and Khadis will pay N75,000 registration whether they come as early bird, regular registration or late registration. However, if they wish to participate virtually, the cost is N25,000 instead of N37,500 they paid in 2021.

For non-lawyers who want to attend the conference, the fee is N100,000 irrespective of whether it is early bird, regular or late registration. If they want to register to attend virtually, the fee is N30,000, N20,000 less than last year’s fee.

International Delegates will pay a fee of $300 for either early bird, regular or late registration, but $100 for virtual attendance, $50 less than last year’s fee.

“The AGC will bring together thought leaders in the areas of justice delivery, technology, economy, politics, judicial reforms, human rights, and rule of law. The aim is to have leading lawyers and thought leaders in the various fields to discuss and harmonise positions on the way forward on building a more effective Bar and a resilient country able to thrive amidst changing global dynamics,” Erojikwe said.

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NBA-SPIDEL: EARLY BIRD WINDOW FOR SOKOTO CONFAB ENDS SOON

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged lawyers and the general public to ensure that they use the Early Bird window to register for the eagerly awaited NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) Annual Conference.

In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Dr. Rapulu Nduka, the NBA stated that lawyers are “specially invited to participate” in the NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference scheduled to hold in Sokoto, urging prospective participants to “Kindly register through this link https://nbaspidel.ng/nba-spidel-conference-2022/.”

The notice observed that Early Bird registration will end on the May 2, 2022, adding: “Be assured that the topics of discourse, array of speakers, and secured serene environment will make this year’s NBA-SPIDEL conference an exciting one.”

Meanwhile, many lawyers who have registered for the conference have taken to their social media handles to excitedly announce their participation.

Below is the full text of the NBA statement.

2022 NBA SECTION ON PUBLIC INTEREST AND DEVELOPMENT LAW ANNUAL CONFERENCE: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

Dear Colleagues,

You are specially invited to participate in the Annual Conference of the Section on Public Interest and Development Law of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-SPIDEL), which will take place from the 22nd -26th May 2022 at the Sokoto Conference Centre, Sokoto, Sokoto State. The theme of the conference is “Rule of Law and Democratic Evolution in Nigeria.”

Kindly register through this link https://nbaspidel.ng/nba-spidel-conference-2022/

Kindly note that early bird registration will end on the 2nd day of May 2022.

For more information on the various sub-topics for discourse, array of speakers, list of topclass hotels at discounted rates, tourist attractions, membership information etc., kindly visit www.nbaspidel.ng

Be assured that the topics of discourse, array of speakers, and secured serene environment will make this year’s NBA-SPIDEL conference an exciting one.

Dr. Rapulu Nduka
Publicity Secretary,
Nigerian Bar Association

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AGC: Early Bird Ends in 12 Hours

The early bird window for this year’s Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference will be shut at 11:59 pm today. Continue Reading