NGO provides 5,000 free legal services to detainees in Adamawa
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) says it has provided over 5,000 pro bono legal services to detainees in Adamawa since 2024, including 3,000 court representations and 2,000 bail…
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Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson Champions 50 Young Lawyers with Sponsorship for NBA Lagos Annual Law Conference 2025
In a significant boost for the future of the legal profession, Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson has generously announced her sponsorship of 50 young lawyers to attend the highly anticipated NBA Lagos…
PROF. FOLUKE DADA-LAWANSON EXTENDS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO NBA WOMEN FORUM CHAIRPERSON, HUWAILA MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM, ON THE PASSING OF HER BELOVED BROTHER, KHALIFA IBRAHIM MUHAMMAD
Dear Chairperson, It was with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of your beloved younger brother, Khalifa Ibrahim Muhammad, which occurred in the late hours of Sunday, June…
The Culmination of a 19-Year Legal Battle: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Decision in the Case of Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo
ABUJA, NIGERIA – After nearly two decades, the protracted legal battle surrounding the deposition and attempted reinstatement of Al-Mustapha Haruna Jokolo, the 19th Emir of Gwandu, has finally reached its zenith…
Uyo Bar Week 2025: Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Among Esteemed Discussants Shaping the Future of the Legal Profession
UYO, NIGERIA – – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Uyo Branch, in dynamic collaboration with the NBA Women's Forum and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), is set to…
Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) Announces 2025 Law Week: “Unlocking Opportunities: New Frontiers”
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Law Week 2025, a landmark event designed to explore and chart the future trajectory…
Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson: A Trailblazing Legal Luminary Shaping Nigeria’s Jurisprudence
LAGOS, NIGERIA – With a career spanning over three decades, Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson stands as a distinguished figure in Nigeria's legal landscape, seamlessly blending profound academic insight with extensive practical…
Exclusive: NBA Abuja Join Us for the 2025 Law Week Dinner!
Celebrate excellence at the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch's annual Law Week Dinner on 21st June, 2025! Venue: The Ballroom, Abuja Date: 21st June 2025 Pay to: Acct No. 0113428334…
NBA Uyo Law Week 2025: A Call for Collective Advancement and Ethical Leadership
It is with immense honour and profound joy that I extend my heartfelt goodwill to the esteemed Nigerian Bar Association, Uyo Branch, as you celebrate your 2025 Law Week. I…
Top Cases Before the U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court’s current term tackles a wide array of high-profile issues ranging from birthright citizenship and guns to transgender rights, workplace discrimination, and federal regulatory powers. The justices…
UK High Court Warns Lawyers of Sanctions for Citing Fake Cases Generated by AI
LONDON — Lawyers who rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to cite non-existent legal cases may face contempt of court or even criminal prosecution, the High Court in London has…
Federal High Court to End Manual Filing in Lagos Division by June 20, Launches E-Filing Platform
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has announced that manual filing of new cases in the Lagos Judicial Division will cease on June 20, 2025, in preparation for the full…
FIDA Nigeria Leads Statewide Forum in Plateau to Strengthen Action Against Gender-Based Violence with Ford Foundation Support
In Plateau State, a significant step was taken to deepen efforts in ending violence against women and girls. With the support of the Ford Foundation, FIDA Nigeria convened a statewide…
FIDA Nigeria Rallies Stakeholders in Anambra to Advance Women’s Representation Through Reserved Seat Bill
FIDA Nigeria, in partnership with the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), with support from UN Women and funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO),…
Exciting Countdown: Just 10 Days to the 2025 NBA Law Week!
Join us for a transformative legal experience at the 2025 Law Week hosted by the Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch! Prepare to engage with some of the brightest minds in…
Honouring a Judicial Giant: Remembering Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais Tribute by Oyinkosola Badejo-Okusanya
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (1995–2006) The Nigerian legal community mourns the passing of Hon. Justice Muhammadu Lawal Uwais, CON, GCON, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025,…
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