By Folarin Aluko “Even the wind leaves a trail—if you know where to look.”— African Proverb In a time when deepfakes, filters, and artificial intelligence distort the boundaries of perception, today’s Legal Practitioner must become a master of the law and technology. Today, a single WhatsApp message can tilt the scale in a multimillion-naira contract...
FCT ABUJA Minister to commence Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy to Allottees of Mass-Housing plots in Abuja. Earn 5% Facilitator’s Fee when you refer someone Call/Chat: 08060266163,08067456723 Join our group below: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KXjkXASnonQ7rOCOyochOS Join us for inspection/more Allocations today, Saturday, 10th May, 2025, from 8 am to 11 am in the morning, 4 pm to 7...
BY EMEKA NWADIOKE It is no longer news that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has given all business owners and entrepreneurs a June 10, 2025, deadline to register their businesses or face prosecution. The warning is contained in a Public Notice issued by the Commission and dated April 29, 2025. The implication of the warning...
Retired Justice Ita George Mbaba (OFR) has been confirmed as one of the Speakers at this year’s Gabriel Adikwu Annual Lecture. CITY LAWYER recalls that Justice Mbaba retired from the bench on 20th February, 2025, after 25 years meritorious service to the Judiciary and the legal profession. Reputed for his integrity and fairness, Justice Mbaba...
A Law firm at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Central Business District, Lagos requires the services of a Litigation Counsel for immediate employment. REQUIREMENTS: * 2-5 years post-qualification experience * Excellent litigation skills * Experience in commercial litigation, including Appeal Court cases. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. Lawyers who meet the above criteria...
“NJC directs Imo State Governor to reverse the appointment of the Acting Chief Judge. • Imo State Acting Chief Judge to show cause within 7 days why disciplinary action should not be taken against him. • President Customary Court of Appeal, Imo State to show cause within 7 days why disciplinary action should not be...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Afam Osigwe SAN and Chairman of the 2025 NBA Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) Annual Conference Planning Committee, Chief Paul Harris Ogbole SAN are among many senior lawyers billed to descend on Yola, the Adamawa State capital, for this year’s Gabriel Adikwu Annual Lecture. Osigwe is also the as...
Thriving in the Nigerian Legal Market: Opportunities for Young Lawyers By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi INTRODUCTION The Nigerian legal market offers both immense opportunities and significant challenges for young lawyers. As Africa’s largest economy and one of its most influential countries, Nigeria is home to a diverse and rapidly evolving legal system[1]. From the bustling corporate...
NEWS RELEASE Governor Ademola Adeleke on 10th April, 2025, delivered a perfectly pitched and warmly received goodwill message at the launch of the autobiography (“Tribulations and Trophies, Bola Ajibola … In His Own Words!”) of a first-class advocate, seasoned jurist and legal titan of repute, Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, KBE, CFR (of blessed memory). The...
Former Vice-Chair of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, Mrs. Abiye Tam-George has formally expressed interest in becoming the next Chairman of the highly influential branch. A statement made available to CITY LAWYER reads: “The ever amiable and soft-spoken Abiye who has previously distinguished herself in diligent service to the Branch as a former...