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By Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN Legal Practitioner and Public Policy Analyst Abuja, Nigeria | July 4, 2025 —
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What’s the difference between _anticipate_ and _expect_? _By Chinua Asuzu
The verb _anticipate_ means “to take some action in preparation for or against what one is expecting.” _Anticipate_ is active, entailing some action, measure, or step. The verb _expect_ means…
NBA-ICLE, in partnership with the Institute of Communication and Corporate Studies (ICCS), presents a seminar on:
Fundamentals of Strategic Influence in Legal Practice: This seminar explores the art and science of influence and how lawyers can craft compelling arguments and persuade others in high-stakes legal interactions…
GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM PROFESSOR FOLUKE DADA-LAWANSON AT THE NBA-SBL 19th Annual International Business Law Conference, 2025
It is with great pleasure that I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Chairman, Council Members, and distinguished participants of the 19th Annual International Business Law Conference of the Nigerian…
NBA HAILS NEWLY ELECTED LEADERSHIP OF PAN AFRICAN LAWYERS UNION (PALU)
The NBA congratulates Mr. Tewodros Getachew TULU, President of the Ethiopian Federal Advocates Association, on his election as President of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU). Your election speaks to…
NBA Releases Implementation Guidelines for Remuneration Order, Empowers Branches to Develop Context-Specific Models
Abuja | July 2, 2025 — The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), through its Remuneration Committee chaired by Chief Emeka JP Obegolu, SAN, has issued official implementation and enforcement guidelines pursuant…
OKEY OHAGBA SALUTES OZOFU ‘LATUNDE OGIEMUDIA LED NBA-SBL COUNCIL ON 19TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW CONFERENCE
A NOTE OF FELICITATION I write to felicitate the Ozofu ‘Latunde Ogiemudia led NBA-SBL Council, the Conference Planning Committee and the entire members of NBA-SBL on this occasion of the…
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Commends NBA-SBL for Driving Innovation at 19th Annual Conference
Lagos, Nigeria – Leading arbitration expert and legal innovator, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, FCIArb, has extended warm commendations to the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) on the occasion of…
NBA President Calls for Rethink of Nigeria’s Dispute Resolution Framework at ICC Nigeria Arbitration Day”
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has called for a fundamental rethink of Nigeria’s dispute resolution framework, emphasizing the urgent need to shift from…
NBA SBL International Conference: Afamefuna O. Okeke Extends Goodwill and Safe Travel Wishes to Colleagues
Leaders Gather in Lagos: Immediate Past NBA Abuja Chairman Greets Delegates to 19th SBL Conference As legal professionals from across Nigeria and beyond converge on Lagos for the highly…
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, FCIArb, to Address 2nd ICC Nigeria Arbitration Day
Lagos, Nigeria— The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has confirmed that Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, FCIArb, Partner at ALP NG & Co, will take the podium at the 2nd ICC Nigeria Arbitration…
OKEY OHAGBA CELEBRATES AMAZON UCHENNA OGUNEDO AKINGBADE ON HISTORIC EMERGENCE AS FIRST FEMALE CHAIR OF NBA LAGOS
HAILS SECRETARY-ELECT MR. KELECHI UZOKA FOR PULLING A CONSENSUS
Uchenna Ogunedo Akingbade Makes History as First Female NBA Lagos Branch Chairman
Lagos, Nigeria – In a landmark development for the Nigerian legal profession, Uchenna Ogunedo Akingbade has been elected as the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch. …
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE NBA ABEOKUTA BRANCH ON THE ELECTION OF ITS NEW EXECUTIVES
I celebrate *Kayode Aderemi*, on your well-deserved election as Chairman of the NBA Abeokuta Branch. This is a defining moment - not just for you, but for the entire branch.…
Invitation to CPD Seminar: Pre-Trial Conference & Justice Dispensation
Dear Colleague, We are excited to announce an upcoming seminar designed to enhance your professional development in accordance with the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Rules 2025. As you know,…
NBA-ICLE-Accredited Training: Mastering Negotiation – Strategic Skills for Lawyers
The Institute of Communication and Corporate Studies (ICCS), in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE), is pleased to announce an intensive training programme titled…
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