The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), in partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and through its EU-funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme, is set to train more than 300 legal practitioners on the revised 2023 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners. Murkthar Suleiman, Communications Officer for ...

  The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has launched an initiative aimed at removing Nigeria from the global grey list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorism financing. At a two-day sensitisation event in Abuja, Dr. Emmanuel ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lawyers with Disabilities Forum has called on state governments to expedite the domestication of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, emphasising the urgent need to protect the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across the country. Speaking at a summit in Maiduguri, Borno State, members of the ...

  A coalition of 15 civil society organisations (CSOs) has commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN), for his steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law. The commendation follows his presence at the Federal High Court in Abuja on January 29, 2025, to observe the arraignment of human ...

  A legal advocacy group, Concerned Lawyers of Integrity and Justice, has petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to investigate and possibly sanction former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, over allegations of electoral malpractice linked to the 2019 Bauchi State gubernatorial election. In a letter addressed to NBA President Afam Osigwe, SAN, ...

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe State Branch, has expressed deep concern over the absence of functional remand homes for juvenile offenders, warning that the lack of such facilities is worsening crime rates among minors. NBA Chairman, Barrister Benjamin Sati, raised the issue during the 2024/2025 legal year ceremony at the Gombe High Court ...

  A bill before the National Assembly proposing a five-year tenure for heads of courts in Nigeria has sparked widespread debate among legal practitioners, with senior lawyers and bar elders overwhelmingly opposing the initiative. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Manu Soro (Darazo/Ganjuwa federal constituency, Bauchi State), seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to introduce a ...

  The cybercrimes trial of activist Omoyele Sowore attracted prominent figures and supporters to the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, where he was scheduled to be arraigned by the Nigerian police. Among those present were former senator Shehu Sani, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Afam Osigwe, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, ...

    Nearly 28 years after its creation in 1996, Gombe State’s legal system continues to depend on outdated Bauchi State laws, lamented Benjamin Sati, Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe branch. Speaking at the 2024/2025 legal year ceremony, Sati highlighted the urgent need for Gombe to establish a modern, codified body of ...

  The proposed decentralization of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has garnered widespread support, particularly among legal professionals, following the introduction of a bill by the House of Representatives. On December 9, lawmakers presented a bill to establish five regional divisions of the Supreme Court in addition to the headquarters in Abuja, which will also ...

    The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Udo Jude Ilo on his recent appointment as Chief Executive Officer of The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL). This esteemed role recognizes Ilo’s significant contributions to security governance, democracy promotion, and social innovation. In a statement, the NBA highlighted Ilo’s impressive ...

  The prestigious 2024 Otu Oka-Iwu Week, held at the NBA House in Abuja, concluded with a resounding call for the creation of a sixth state in Nigeria’s South East region as a vital step toward strengthening Igbo unity and addressing historical imbalances. Themed “Strengthening Igbo Unity: The Quest for the Creation of a New ...

  A legislative proposal by the House of Representatives to institute a five-year non-renewable tenure for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and other heads of courts has sparked criticism from legal professionals, who argue that the current system is efficient and fair. The bill, sponsored by Manu Soro (representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency, Bauchi State), ...

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advancing gender justice and child protection during a courtesy visit by the newly elected executive members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria. The meeting took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the NBA House ...

  Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has highlighted the critical roles of technical expertise, moral courage, and integrity in upholding the rule of law. The Governor made this assertion on Monday as the guest of honour at the 2024 Annual Law Week organized by the Gusau branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In ...

    The Governing Council of the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF) has announced the appointment of new members to various committees within the forum. This development underscores the council’s commitment to advancing the vision and objectives of the YLF while promoting inclusivity and active participation among its members. The appointments are expected ...