Bar Leader and former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Vice President, Dr. Monday Ubani SAN has called for a safe, dignified and professionally supportive environment for legal practitioners, stressing that the independence of lawyers is essential to an effective justice system and the protection of the rule of law. Ubani made the call while delivering the...
The Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos (UNILAG), cordially invites members of the University community, alumni, members of the legal profession, and the general public to a special event in honour of Distinguished Professor Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, FCARB, FNIALS. This landmark occasion will celebrate a towering scholar, legal luminary, mentor, and...
BECOME A CERTIFIED ADR PRACTITIONER UNDER THE AUSPICES OF i-ADRNIGERIA OUR LAST training programs this year will take place this November/December 2026. Be part of this interactive and practical knowledge sharing session. Virtual options are available. Upon successful completion of training and assessment, you will be inducted as an all-round ADR practitioner and use the...
GET READY FOR THE CIARB NIGERIA 2026 GALA NIGHT – SUPERFINE ELEGANCE! ARBITRATION As we look forward to the 2026 Ciarb Nigeria Branch Annual Conference, we are excited to give you a glimpse of how we plan to round off the experience in style! After days of insightful discussions, learning and networking, it will be...
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has announced a special group registration opportunity for its 2026 Annual Conference, offering eligible groups access to early-bird registration rates for a limited period. The special offer, tagged “Group Registration Bonanza,” runs from October 20 to 23, 2026, and is available to groups...
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed an appeal by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and upheld a ₦12 million compensation awarded to Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, over his unlawful detention for 21 days in 2019. The appellate court also awarded ₦300,000 costs against the commission. Ubani was detained after securing administrative...
Prof. Uju Agomoh, the doyen of prisoner rights advocacy and Chair of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has been elected President of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) for 2026-2029. Agomoh, who is also the President of Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA), posted a landslide...
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) Nigeria Branch has unveiled some Sponsors for its eagerly awaited 2026 Annual Conference and Gala Night. The conference holds in Port Harcourt from November 4, 2026 to November 6, 2026, with the theme: “Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR.” The theme is a sequel to previous themes...
Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Frank Mba, has explained why he chose to establish a law firm after retiring from the Nigeria Police Force, saying he sees the move as an opportunity to continue serving society in a different capacity. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Sunday, Mba spoke during...
LAW DIARY Dear Colleague, As we look forward to the CICC Abuja Arbitration Breakfast Dialogue on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, we are pleased to unveil our Special Guest for the opening conversation. We are honoured to welcome Mrs. Adesua Dozie, General Counsel & Company Secretary, NNPC Limited, who will lead an engaging fireside conversation on: ...