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Over the years, I have unsuccessfully litigated the harmonisation of public databases in Nigeria....

The British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) Nigeria Summit 2026 was held on 26th June 2026 under the...

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The air at the cocktail was electric. Industry titans, dealmakers, clergy, and captains of...

Beyond the Ballot Box: Why Voters’ Privacy Will Define Trust in Nigeria’s 2027 Election As Nigeria...

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Elevate Your Brand: Sponsorship Opportunities for the BNLF Nigeria Summit 2026 In an increasingly...

Building Cross-Border Legal Opportunities: Why Law Firms Should Join the BNLF 25th Anniversary...

Meet Our Esteemed Speaker at the BNLF Summit, Conference & Gala Night 2026 The British Nigeria...

BNLF Announces Prof. Konyin Ajayi, SAN, as Keynote Speaker for its 25th Anniversary Nigeria Summit...

British Nigeria Law Forum Hosts High-Level Panel & Networking Event at the Houses of...

State Control of Academic Choice and Fundamental Rights in Nigeria: A Constitutional Critique of...

THE LEGAL EFFECT OF DESTRUCTION OF A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ON THE DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE IN...

NBA Gwagwalada Branch Election 2026: Electoral Committee Publishes Final List of Candidate The...

In my usual juridical survey, I stumbled upon the case of *Gomez v. C. & S.S (2009) 10 NWLR...

Advancing Child Justice Administration in Nigeria: What to Expect at the Child and Family Law...

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Dr. Tolu Aderemi has strongly condemned the reported killing of a young Delta State indigene by a...

The Tolu Aderemi Initiative has successfully concluded its 12-week Alternative Dispute Resolution...

Nigeria’s development conversation often centres around infrastructure, oil revenues, policy...

Introduction: The Land Use Act, 1978 represents a foundational reform in Nigeria’s land tenure...

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1.0 INTRODUCTION “Vincent, if the Ministry of Justice knows and finds out that you are getting...

Dear Colleagues, This year represents the 20th Annual International Business Law Conference hosted...

As the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Gwagwalada Branch marks its 2026 Annual Law Week, a powerful...

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Young lawyers across Nigeria can now register for the landmark initiative by Senior Advocate of...

Introduction Creativity is no longer a side conversation in Nigeria; it is a major economic...

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ILA Nigeria Announces three Innovative Advanced Certificate Courses in International Law for 2026...

Is the Defection of 21 Members of the Kano State House of Assembly an Automatic Forfeiture of...

Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian legal community has been thrown into mourning following the reported...

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A well‑stocked law firm library is more than just a collection of books—it is the intellectual...

As lawyers across Nigeria prepare to return to work on Monday, 5th January, the start of a new...

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The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) recently hosted its Annual Conference and...

On October 30, 2025, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN),...

Lagos, Nigeria — November 10, 2025 Dr Tolu Aderemi accepted the Business Law Advocates Award at...

The Nigerian legal community is gathering in style and substance for the prestigious ESQ 25...

Introduction It is common knowledge amongst Nigerians that the nation’s legal system is often more...

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CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME ADDRESS The Honourable Chairman of today’s event, Dr. Dayo Mobereola,...

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Today, Friday, the 17th of October 2025, another prestigious laurel was bestowed on a man of great...

Chief Wole Olanipekun To Bag ABUAD Honorary Doctoral, UNILAG Alumni Platinum Award Senior Advocate...

THE FACT OF THE CASE BRIEFLY GOES AS FOLLOWS: The appellant publicly claimed to have discovered a...

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In the fast-paced world of litigation and dispute resolution, knowledge isn’t just power — it’s...

  Why You Need a Lawyer Before Wahala Starts: The Power of Preventive Legal Representation In...

Lawyers, Don’t Let the RPC Hold You Back — We Can Advertise Your Practice For You! The Rules of...

NBA Legal Education Committee calls for climate-competent lawyering in line with global best...

Early bird registration for the ICSAN Lagos State Annual Summit has been extended to 5th October,...

The JAALS Foundation, in its effort to facilitate the reform of the justice system, last year,...

“In furthering my longstanding passion and commitment to continuing professional development, I...

Is the Plea of Allocutus a Right or a Privilege in Nigerian Criminal Proceedings? | Isah Bala...

New Release: Casebook on Privacy and Data Protection in Nigeria The discourse on privacy and data...

Balance business sustainability with mental wellness, Aderemi urges lawyers The JAALS Foundation,...

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MODE OF ENFORCEMENT OR SETTING ASIDE AN ARBITRAL AWARD; ORIGINATING MOTION OR A MOTION ON NOTICE?...

Dear Barristers and Solicitors of the Federal Republic, You’ve been drafting, defending, and...

To enhance the abilities of Chief Executive Officers and leaders of public and private...

  On 23rd September 2023, Suella Braverman, The Home Secretary of The United Kingdom made a...

The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) is pleased to announce the signing of a...

The 2025 NBA Lagos Law Conference brought together some of the sharpest minds and most influential...

DOA’s 4th TMT Business Series Charts Path from Startup Buzz to Digital Infrastructure The 4th...

In business and personal dealings, clarity is everything. That’s where written agreements come...

NBA-SBL Regulatory Clinic Returns for 2025 Conference The Nigerian Bar Association Section on...

The FX Roundtable Discussion: A Premier Highlight of NBA Law Week 2025 📅 19th June 2025 | 🕙...

KiaKia Finance is a Proud Lead Sponsor of the NBA Lagos Branch Annual Law Conference 2025. KiaKia...

Theme: The Politics of Federalism: Power Dynamics Among the Tiers of Government 📅 Friday, 11th...

Why Nigerian Lawyers Must Be Visible Online In today’s digital age, people turn to the internet...

The legal landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead requires insightful discourse and...

Yesterday, Reno Omokri made a post on his Facebook page stating how AI is rapidly taking over the...

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Law and Diplomacy is back in 2025! Date: July...

How else would you want to spend Monday, June 16th, 2025, if not at the panel discussion kicking...

Beneficiaries of the Davidson Oturu Mentorship and Sponsorship Programme have achieved remarkable...

NBA Legal Education Committee calls for increased investment in legal education The Legal...

The skincare industry in Nigeria has expanded significantly, and many consumers rely on vendors’...

WHO BEARS THE LOSS BETWEEN SELLER AND BUYER? LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF DAMAGED GOODS IN SUPERMARKETS...

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) is pleased to announce the 19th...

Authorship and Ownership of Copyright in Music: A Legal Analysis of the Nigerian Copyright Act and...

Save the Date: 2nd Diamond Open Access Workshop! The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and...

“The President Lacks Power To Suspend An Elected Governor, His Deputy And Members Of The House Of...

Accuracy of Employees Records: Spotting some data protection issues from the facts of Ologe v...

Abisoye Coker Appointed as Alternate Chair of the Fundraising Sub-Committee for NBA Lagos Law Week...

Building a Thriving Legal Career: A Guide for Young Lawyer Embarking on a career in law is as...

Growing Vandalism on Energy Infrastructure, Expert demands Capital Punishment for Vandals. Lagos,...

We are excited to invite you to a webinar hosted by the NBA Data Protection Committee on 18th...

THE DILEMMA OF SERVING COURT PROCESSES VIA A COURIER COMPANY: DOES THIS CONSTITUTE SUBSTITUTED...

Reversal of Erroneous Bank Transfers: Are the Customary Courts Now Grabbing the Magistrates and...

PLEADING EXPERTS CALL FOR A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA...

In 2023, we hosted the Annual conference of the International Law Association-Nigerian Branch at...

Traditional institutions in Nigeria have long been pillars of community governance, conflict...

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Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year and best wishes for 2025. At the end of every year, most people...

Registration opens for PrivCon 2025: The Premier Privacy Conference to Address Cybersecurity and...

The caption of this article was inspired by a 2013 movie (12 years a slave) where an African man...

The court’s power (or lack thereof) to compel an adult to submit to DNA test: A tale of two...

EVENINGS OF UNENDING FUN AS NBA IBADAN CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY As part of the 70th Anniversary...

(Being Part 2 the text of a speech delivered at the 17th SPA Ajibade & Co.’s Annual Business...

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Anticipate and experience the thrill and celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Nigerian Bar...

Divorce is an inherently painful and emotional process, often complicated by the disclosure of...

Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators: A Summary of Day One The...

Introduction Artists, songwriters, producers and other stakeholders in the music and entertainment...

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM AARE OLUMUYIWA AKINBORO, SAN ON YOUR EMERGENCE AS THE COUNTRY VICE...

Revolutionizing the Legal Industry with Document Automation In the fast-paced world of law,...

  A great book isn't just a gift, it's an enduring resource that aids professional growth and...

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch is thrilled to announce the 2024 Annual Bar...

In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, the significance of expertise cannot be...

The avoidable privacy breach in Dr Abalaka’s defamation judgment and the urgent need to regulate...

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Book on Fintech Law and Practice in Nigeria Launches with Roundtable Discussion at University of...

Davidson Oturu Launches Book On Fintech Law And Practice Davidson Oturu, a legal practitioner and...

We are excited to introduce Mr. Hakeem Ogunniran as the Chairman of our ICSAN Lagos State Chapter...

We are thrilled to present our Keynote Speaker for the ICSAN Lagos State Chapter Annual Summit...

Professor Olawuyi , SAN makes case for increased support for the media to drive sustainablity...

ILA CONGRATULATES PATRON, AARE AFE BABALOLA, SAN, OFR, CON, FKC, LL.D (LONDON), ON THE DECLARATION...

The Benefits of Legal Directories for Lawyers and Law Firm In today's digital age, having a strong...

ABSTRACT Financial crime is a menace constantly plaguing many nations of the world and Nigeria is...

Professor Olawuyi, SAN commends new NBA President for prioritizing Legal Education, calls on all...

A Grand Opening: NBA Conference Ignites with Visionary Leaders and Bold Calls for Nigeria’s...

HiiL Launches the Justice Needs and Satisfaction (JNS) 2024 Report: A Comprehensive Examination of...

REDEFINING LEGAL LIABILITIES AS WE TRANSITION FROM FOSSIL FUEL AIRCRAFT TO ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT. By...

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Groundbreaking Alliances to Simplify Travel and Relocation for Study, Work, and Busines In an...

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Chukwuemeka Mbamala: Financial Excellence in the NBA, A Vital Imperative As legal professionals,...

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