In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the bridge between legal expertise and business strategy has never been more critical. We are thrilled to announce that the BNLF (British Nigeria Law Forum) Nigeria Summit 2026 is returning to Lagos, promising to be the premier gathering for legal and business professionals bridging the UK and Nigerian markets....
Building Cross-Border Legal Opportunities: Why Law Firms Should Join the BNLF 25th Anniversary Summit & Gala As the legal community anticipates the upcoming British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) 25th Anniversary Summit & Gala, it’s worth reflecting on the remarkable success of last year’s BNLF Nigeria Summit 2025—a timely reminder of the power of cross-border collaboration....
A senior lawyer is accused of inadequately supervising her junior staff, allegedly sending them into hearings ill-equipped, and being unavailable to answer their questions. It’s alleged a group of juniors found working for her so difficult that they all quit on the same day. But the lawyer claims she was upfront about the workload when...
NEWS RELEASE UNVEILING THE VENUE FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY & PLENARY SESSIONS OF NBA LAGOS LAW WEEK 2026 The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch is excited to announce Jewel Aeida, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos as the official venue for the Opening Ceremony and Plenary Sessions of the highly anticipated NBA Lagos Law Week 2026. Strategically...
NEWS RELEASE The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch, is honoured to announce that the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, will deliver the Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 NBA Lagos Branch Law Week themed: “Lawyering in the Digital Age: Navigating Technology, Justice & Innovation.” The...
The Practical Training Academy (TPTA) has announced a landmark collaboration with leading US law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP for a two-day intensive training on Entertainment Law aimed at Nigerian lawyers. The training, which underscores the growing global relevance of Nigeria’s creative economy, will focus on critical areas including Music Rights, Financing...
The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has partnered with the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) and Clifford University to offer Paralegal Studies. The partnership was cemented with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the partner organisations. The delegation of PRAWA/LACON and International IDEA learnt during the signing ceremony that Clifford...
“NIGERIA’S LEGAL EDUCATION SYSTEM MUST EVOLVE OR RISK IRRELEVANCE” At the 2026 NBA Legal Education Summit, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Afam Osigwe, SAN, called for urgent and far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s legal education system, warning that the profession risks producing lawyers unprepared for modern realities if decisive reforms are not implemented....
REIGNITING CONNECTIONS, BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS ACROSS THE BAR: A NOTE OF APPRECIATION TO THE MIDWEST BAR FORUM FOR THE WARM RECEPTION AT THEIR RECENT QUARTERLY MEETING. The true spirit of the Bar remains friendship, fellowship, and mutual respect. These values strengthen our professional bonds as lawyers—bonds that naturally deepen when a community welcomes us with open...
The Federal Government on Monday said Nigerian taxpayers can now resolve tax-related disputes free of charge through the newly unveiled Office of the Tax Ombud platforms aimed at improving fairness, transparency, and accountability in tax administration. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this during the unveiling of...