The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released Notice No. 5, publishing the names of aspirants who have submitted their Letters of Expression of Interest to contest in the 2026 National Elections of the Nigerian Bar Association.…
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, February 27, 2026, ordered the remand of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, February 27, 2026 affirmed the decision of the trial Court and Court of Appeal that convicted and sentenced Senator Albert Bassey to seven years imprisonment and the restitution of the sum of N204m…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, February 27, 2026 arraigned Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, Ponfa Useni and General Jeremiah Useni (now deceased) before Justice C.N. Oji. Of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama,…
The Nigerian Bar Association has extended the Early Bird registration deadline for its 66th Annual General Conference (AGC 2026), giving members additional time to register at the discounted rate. In an official update issued by the AGC Planning Committee, the…
By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi SAN FCIArb (UK) Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals and geological materials from the earth. These include metals like gold, iron ore, and tin; industrial minerals such as limestone, gypsum, and talc; and hydrocarbons…
The long-awaited activation of accounts under the landmark free access initiative sponsored by Yemi Akangbe, SAN has officially commenced, marking a major milestone in expanding access to legal research tools for young practitioners across Nigeria. Young lawyers who successfully registered…
The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has released comprehensive guidelines governing campaigns for the 2026 national elections of the Nigerian Bar Association, warning aspirants and candidates against early campaigning, financial inducements, and the distribution of gifts. In…
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has formally disassociated itself from the emerging use of the professional title “Blue Silk,” declaring that the designation has no recognition within Nigeria’s legal system. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by…
Attention All Eligible Young Lawyers (0–7 Years Post-Call) Organisers of the Free NWLR Online Access Initiative have announced the removal of the mandatory upload requirement for Bar Practising Fee (BPF) and Branch Dues receipts during registration. The decision follows feedback…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb, has called on the legal profession to embrace deliberate and humane evolution, warning that resistance to change could leave lawyers behind in a rapidly transforming justice system. She made the remarks…
The National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a suit seeking to invalidate the February 2017 National Delegate Conference of the National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers held in Asaba, Delta State. In a judgment…