Two customers of Alpha Morgan Bank Plc-NEM Insurance Plc and Extension Publications Limited have joined the bank in suing 19 financial institutions over the alleged disappearance of N230,978,536 during what the bank described as a system glitch. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeks urgent orders to block multiple bank accounts...
This article by Frank Tietie draws a parallel between the recently concluded GHL-First Bank (FBN) and the P&ID v Nigeria arbitrations, GHL-FBN marred by the concealment of a material fact known by FBN, that the Sole Arbitrator holds a substantial number of shares in its holding company, FirstHoldCo, giving rise to allegations of bias and...
How They Buy the Judges — And Break the Country By Babafemi Ojudu A lot happens in Nigeria that, if you did not witness it yourself, you would swear it was impossible. Some events are so bizarre, so grotesque in their violation of common sense and morality, that even D.O. Fágúnwà’s magical adventures in Ìrìnkèrindò...
By Onikepo Braithwaite IntroductionNigeria can be such a funny country, sometimes funny ‘ha ha’, and also funny in terms of being bizarre. When there are pressing matters that require attention, we waste precious time on making mountains out of molehills instead. Nigeria was designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) a couple of weeks ago...
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2025 ALL NIGERIAN JUDGES’ CONFERENCE OF THE SUPERIOR COURTS, HELD AT THE ANDREWS OTUTU OBASEKI AUDITORIUM, NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, ABUJA, MONDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER, 2025 PROTOCOL: It is with profound honour and deep respect that I address you this morning at...
His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of the Right Hon Lord Doherty as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. The King made the appointment on the advice of the Prime Minister and Lord Chancellor, following the recommendation of an independent selection commission. Lord Doherty has sat as a judge...
A full-service law firm at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, requires the services of a LEGAL PRACTITIONER for immediate employment. REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience * Minimum of 2:2 grade at Nigerian Law School or University * Core litigation experience * Ability to work without supervision. Lawyers who meet the above criteria should forward their...
BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS!! BREAKING NEWS!! L.B.I BOARD Approves 5% Christmas Discount on all Plot sizes at the Lawyers In Business Mass-Housing & Land-Banking Scheme Everyone is encouraged to take Advantage! This Christmas, please invest before you spend! 1) N23.3 Million instead of 24.5Million for The 300sqm Plot, built to DPC; to build a 3...
NEWS RELEASE NBA-HRI WILL NOT BE SILENT – FULL SPEECH OF THE 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, SABASTINE ANYIA, ESQ. AT THE AGM Distinguished colleagues, leaders of our noble profession, friends of justice and guardians of humanity, good morning. As we gather here at the AGM, let us reflect on the critical role the Nigerian Bar Association...