Going Global: Entering International Arbitration Dear Colleagues, Thank you for joining us at the first session of our 2026 International Webinar Series, “Breaking Into Arbitration: How to Start and Succeed as an Arbitrator.” We were delighted by the strong participation, engaging discussions, and valuable insights shared by our distinguished speakers on securing your first arbitration...
I heartily felicitate the Chairman, Ime Umofiah, Esq., the Executive Committee, the Bar Week Planning Committee, and the entire membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Uyo Branch, on this auspicious occasion of your 2026 Bar Week. The theme, “Law, Governance & Development: Strengthening Institutions for Sustainability,” is both timely and intellectually stimulating. It underscores...
The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch, cordially invites you to participate in its upcoming Knowledge Sharing Webinar themed: Real Estate Investment and Transactions in Nigeria: Legal, Regulatory and Marketplace Challenges This insightful session will bring together experienced professionals and industry leaders to discuss key issues affecting the real...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...