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...
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria Branch will today host a three-part international arbitration series which brings together leading arbitration practitioners to share practical insights on building a successful career in arbitration, securing appointments, and growing professionally in the field. This webinar is jointly hosted by the CIArb Nigeria, India, UAE, and North America Branches...
The Institute of Construction Industry Arbitrators (ICIArb) is pleased to invite you to the Seminar & 34th Annual Investiture/Induction Ceremony & Dinner of the Institute, scheduled to hold as follows: Date: Saturday, 6th June, 2026Time: 10:00 AMVenue: Lagos Continental Hotel This year’s seminar will focus on the theme: “Dispute Management: Managing Disputes Arising from Construction...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch, is set to host a high-level Anti-Corruption Seminar themed “Strengthening Integrity in the Legal Profession: The Role of Lawyers in Combating Corruption in Nigeria.” The seminar is scheduled to hold tomorrow, Tuesday, 19th May, 2026, by 12 noon at the NBA House, No. 1 Bank Road, Port...
Bar Leader and an associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, joined hundreds of tax professionals and policy experts today for the 28th Annual Tax Conference organized by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Participating virtually from Florida, United States, the senior lawyer expressed his commitment...
Human rights activist Frank Tietie has lampooned a judge of the Federal High Court for allegedly allowing squabbles over representation to abort hearing of bail application for detained activist and popular blogger, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack.” CITY LAWYER recalls that Justice Joyce Abdulmalik had, on May 4, fixed hearing of the blogger’s...