Coming Soon: The National Symposium on Criminal Justice Administration (NSCJA) 2025 – A Joint Initiative of the ACJMC and the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE)
This November, Nigeria’s justice sector will celebrate a major milestone; ten (10) years since the enactment of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. To commemorate this significant anniversary,…
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NIMC: Nigerians Set To Pay For New National ID Cards
NIMC Introduces Paid Model for New Multipurpose National ID Cards The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians must pay for the newly introduced multipurpose national identity cards.…
Supreme Court Nullifies National Lottery Act 2005
Lottery: The Supreme Court of Nigeria has invalidated the National Lottery Act, 2005, which was enacted by the National Assembly to regulate lottery and games of chance across the country.…
CALIPHATE BAR HOSTS FIRST YOUNG LAWYERS’ SUMMIT 2024
SUMMIT: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto Branch, is set to host its first-ever Young Lawyers' Summit under the leadership of the Chairman of the Young Lawyers’ Forum (YLF), A.…
Simon Ekpa Arrested, Detained In Finland
Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure alleged to lead the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the purported armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reportedly been arrested in Finland.…
Diezani Seeks to Amend Lawsuit Against EFCC Asset Forfeiture
Former Minister of Petroleum Diezani Alison-Madueke has sought to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC's) final forfeiture order on her seized assets. The case was…
ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif, the military commander of Hamas.…
Reps Pass Bill To Increase Judges In FCT High Court
Bill: The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a significant step to bolster the judiciary by advancing a legislative proposal aimed at amending the High Court of the Federal Capital…
Jigawa Commissioner Cleared of Adultery Charges
A day after the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, was acquitted of adultery charges by an Upper Shariah Court in Kano, the police arrested Nasir Buba, the…
NBA Condemns Tragic Akwa Ibom Truck Crash
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is deeply disturbed by the tragic incident on Monday, 11th November 2024, in Utu Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State. A flour-laden truck, pursued by soldiers,…
Safeguard Your Practice, Protect Your Clients: Master Digital Security
Please be informed that one of the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education’s (NBA-ICLE’s) accredited service providers, Appliserve Communications, will be organising a training on Safeguard Your Practice, Protect Your…
Vacancy: Senior Associate Lawyers (4–7 Years Post-Call)
A top-tier law firm in Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, urgently seeks to hire two senior associates with 4 to 7 years of post-call experience. Requirements: Read More Application Details:Interested candidates should send…
OTU OKA-IWU CONDEMNS ALLEGED MEMO CAUTIONING OFFICIALS “TO BE CAREFUL OF IGBOS”
Memo: Our attention has been drawn to a statement credited to the former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast. Sowore…
Sowore Alleges Existence of Secret Memo Against Igbos in Government
Nigerian politician and activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that a secret memorandum exists within the Nigerian government advising caution in dealings with the Igbo ethnic group. Speaking during a recent…
Celebrating Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN: A Champion of Inclusivity and Advocate for Lawyers with Disabilities
The Nigerian Bar Association-Lawyers With Disabilities Forum (NBA-LWDF) proudly celebrates Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, on his birthday. This is not just a birthday wish but a heartfelt acknowledgement of a…
NBA Citizens Liberties Committee Advocates Successfully for Detained Minors in Borno
Under the leadership of Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has steadfastly delivered its core mandates, including protecting citizens' rights and promoting justice. One significant achievement during…
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