AWLA is Regional; it is International, it answers its name, spread abroad in over 30 Countries and in the Diaspora, ans Association of female lawyers of African descent, spread all over the world, extending her benefits in service to our Womenfolk in all the Countries that make up Africa! This feat was achieved under Mandy...
J-K Gadzama LLP is pleased to announce the 19th edition of its Annual Public Lecture, holding virtually on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 by 2:00 PM (WAT). The lecture will be centred on the theme: “The Future of Work: Preparing Nigeria’s Workforce for the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” This edition will convene leading experts to examine...
As we count down to the 2026 Ciarb Nigeria Branch Annual Conference, we are pleased to spotlight Session 3: “Arbitrating Disputes at the Intersection of FX Controls, Capital Mobility, and Sovereign Power.” When capital crosses borders, where does regulation end and arbitration begin? Foreign exchange controls, restrictions on capital movement and the exercise of sovereign...
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has announced a call for entries for its 2026 Essay, Poetry & Spoken Word Competition. The competition is designed as one of the highlights of its 2026 Annual Conference which will hold in Umuahia, Abia State from 9th to 13th November, 2026. The...
Beyond the Agenda: Saddle Up and Style Up! The countdown to the Ciarb Nigeria Polo Match is on, and it is time to get your outfits in formation! As we prepare for a day of sport, networking and memorable moments, we have put together some style inspiration to help you get the Polo Chic look...
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti is among dignitaries billed to attend the eagerly awaited 2026 End-of-Year Dinner of the influential Otu Oka-Iwu Association (Law Society), an umbrella body of Igbo lawyers worldwide. The event is scheduled to hold at the prestigious Adetokunbo Ademola Hall of the Nigerian Law School, LagosCamous on Saturday, 5th December,...
Senior lawyer and former Director of Cabotage at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Onwuka Igwe, has explained that the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) was introduced as a strategic initiative to develop indigenous manpower and strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to effectively take over coastal shipping within the Nigeria’s maritime space. Igwe spoke...
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN will deliver the Keynote Address at the eagerly awaited 2026 Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference. Osinbajo’s address is the highlight of the Keynote Session billed to take place on Tuesday, 10th November, 2026 at the prestigious International Conference Centre...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MY DEAR FRIEND AND BROTHER, MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN Dear Afam, Today, I celebrate not just a distinguished colleague at the Bar, but a dear friend and brother whose friendship, strength of character, and commitment to the ideals of our profession I deeply value. Your journey at the Bar and your contributions to...
CULTIVATING LEGAL TALENTS IN THE INTELLIGENT ERA: FROM LEGAL KNOWLEDGE TO HUMAN MASTERY By Raphael Christopher The intelligent era is transforming the legal profession. Artificial intelligence can analyse documents, research authorities, identify patterns and generate legal arguments at remarkable speed. Yet technology alone cannot produce wisdom, integrity, creativity or justice. The challenge for legal education...