SAVE THE DATE!!! Abuja is gearing up to host the prestigious 24th annual conference of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch. Set against the backdrop of the dynamic capital city, this event promises to be a cornerstone gathering for arbitration and ADR professionals from around the globe. Led by the experienced co-chairs Isaiah Bozimo, ...

  Mrs. Folashade Alli (SAN), chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBA WF) Conference Planning Committee, has expressed strong disapproval over the low representation of women among Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). During a briefing on the upcoming annual conference in Lagos, Alli emphasized that having only 35 women out of 720 SANs ...

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) is gearing up to host the Eastern Zonal Conference on March 20th, 2024, with the aim of sparking a surge of legal and entrepreneurial fervor. This pivotal event is designed to delve into the numerous business opportunities present in the Eastern Zone of Nigeria. Themed “Unlocking ...

  Distinguished Colleagues, Compliments of the season. You have worked hard this year amidst many twists and turns and you have excelled. This is a season of resting, bonding and sharing and I encourage you to explore it. As you plan your 2024 activities and set goals for the new year, the Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau,OON,SAN ...

Former spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar 2023 Presidential Campaign, Daniel Bwala, yesterday called for a thorough Judges’ conference that will ensure the use of technology to record and store a judgment to enable a Judge to stay consistent with the decision of the court. The move, he said, would restore the hope of the common man. ...

  In a momentous convergence of legal minds, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, and his esteemed delegation have been extended a gracious invitation by the Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF) to partake in the distinguished 5th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference. This monumental event is set to unfold in the vibrant city of Abuja, Nigeria, ...

  The  Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Monday, charged judicial officers in Nigeria to work assiduously towards sustaining public confidence and trust reposed in the judiciary. “As sturdy and indispensable pillars of democracy, we must do all within our power to guarantee the sustenance of the public confidence reposed in us, discharging ...

Public lawyers have a new home within the International Bar Association, as the IBA opens the forum for government and public lawyers to encourage membership from government and public lawyers worldwide. The forum builds on the IBA’s successful and long-established corporate counsel forum (CCF), which caters to business lawyers in in-house legal practice. By establishing ...

    The International Bar Association (IBA) 2023 saw a resounding start yesterday with a grand opening ceremony held at the Palais des congrès in Paris. Leaders League, a proud partner of this significant weeklong event, was on-site to capture the key moments. The evening commenced with a musical piece featuring extracts from the beloved ...

  A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikorodu branch, Bayo Akinlade has called for an overhaul of the association to keep it in tune with appreciable standards. Akinlade made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The lawyer is the Convener of the Fight Against ...

  I extend my heartfelt congratulations on the commencement of this momentous event in the vibrant city of Kano on October 12, 2023. The theme, “Strategic Legal Mastery: Arbitration, Corporate Governance, and Intellectual Property Landscapes,” underscores the critical importance of legal expertise in today’s dynamic business world. Your dedication to advancing the legal profession in ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), Northern Zone is set to hold its inaugural Committee Conference in the city of Kano on October 12, 2023. The conference has as its theme: “Strategic Legal Mastery: Arbitration, Corporate Governance, and Intellectual Property Landscapes.” According to a statement by the NBA-SBL, in this dynamic ...

  Earlier today, learned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Chairman of the 2023 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference Planning Committee, Mazi Afam Osigwe undertook a visit to the chosen venue, the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, in preparation for the upcoming NBA conference. The purpose of the visit was to assess the venue’s ...

Please be informed that there will be a Pre-Conference National Executive Council Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association on the date, venue and time hereunder stated: Date: Saturday 26th August, 2023 Time: 4pm Venue: The Auditorium, NBA House, Plot 1011, Muhammadu Buhari Way, FCT, Abuja. AGENDA: 1. NEC Prayer 2. Review of the Minutes of ...

As part of activities to mark this year’s NBA Section on Legal Practice(NBA-SLP) annual conference, the FCT Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf will host a welcome cocktail party for conference participants on Sunday, the 16th of July 2023. Chairman of the 2023 NBA-SLP annual conference, Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN has given details of the ...

    Due to overwhelming interest and numerous requests, we have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to the Lawyers Got Talent competition. The new deadline is now June 23rd, 2023. This extension allows you more time to prepare and showcase your exceptional skills and talents in music (voice and instruments), poetry, or comedy. ...