The curtain officially rose on the 66th Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (AGC 2026) on Sunday as thousands of lawyers, judges, diplomats, policymakers, senior advocates, academics, captains of industry and distinguished guests filled the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, for an opening ceremony that matched the ambition of this year’s theme, “Beyond Limits.” Delivering the Keynote Address, former...
* ASKS DELEGATES TO NOTE CHANGES TO VENUES, SCHEDULES The Nigerian Bar Association wishes to inform all delegates to the 66th Annual General Conference (AGC 2026) that there have been updates to the Conference programme, including changes to the scheduling and venues of some activities. All delegates are therefore advised to pay close attention to the updated Official...
NEWS RELEASE The curtain officially rose on the 66th Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (AGC 2026) on Sunday as thousands of lawyers, judges, diplomats, policymakers, senior advocates, academics, captains of industry and distinguished guests filled the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, for an opening ceremony that matched the ambition of this year’s theme, “Beyond...
Ladies and Gentlemen of Culture, it’s 2 Days to the biggest AGC Party in Port Harcourt!!! Get ready for an unforgettable night as we bring EKO to the GARDEN CITY in a Glow-in-the-Dark themed Excitement! 🌟 📅 25th August 2026🖤 Dress Code: Black on Cargo Pants or Skirts📍 Venue: To be disclosed soon Come ready...
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has announced Umuahia, the Abia State capital, as the venue for its eagerly awaited 2026 Annual Conference. The signature event, which is the premier gathering of key stakeholders in the public interest and development sectors, will be held at the world-class International Conference...
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, sitting in Maitama, has issued an order directing all parties to maintain status quo in respect of a disputed land belonging to the University of Abuja, also known as Yakubu Gowon University. Ruling on a Motion on Notice dated and filed on July 30,...
NEWS RELEASE NBA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION AS LAWYERS TRAVELLING TO AGC 2026 REMAIN STRANDED ON OHARA–SAPELE ROAD The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has received reports that lawyers and other travellers proceeding to Port Harcourt for the 2026 NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) have remained stranded on the Oghara–Sapele Road following an obstruction caused by...
NBA President Leads Walkathon as Lawyers Set to Take Over the Garden City Dear Distinguished Colleagues, The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) wishes to invite all delegates, colleagues and participants at the 2026 NBA Annual General Conference to join the NBA President for the NBA Walkathon. The Annual General Conference is not only a time for...
An attempt by the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Nyanya-Karu Branch, Abuja, to free its embattled Treasurer, Mr. Monday Isah Adah, suffered a major setback mid-week as its peace-building delegation was reportedly ordered by the Nasarawa State Police Commissioner to leave its office. CITY LAWYER had earlier reported that Adah was whisked away by...
🏗️ DID YOU KNOW? After completing the ICIArb Membership Entry Training (MET), you don’t just walk away with a certificate — you walk away as a certified Arbitrator, equipped to resolve construction disputes that would otherwise cost your projects months of delay and millions in losses. What is MET?The Membership Entry Training (MET) is the...