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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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NBA-BPF: 54 Days to Go! Pay Your Dues Before March 31, 2025. Stay Compliant!
Dear Esteemed Members of the Nigerian Bar Association, "We wish to remind you that the payment of Bar Practice Fees (BPF) for 2025 began on January 1 and will close…
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION OF COMMITTEES OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Distinguished Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the composition of the following Committees of theNigerian Bar Association (NBA) today, Tuesday, 4th February 2025. The Committees are as follows: REGULATORY AGENCIES…
Corrupt Officials Aid Death Row Inmate and Others in Warri Prison to Escape for Robbery in Benin
Several inmates at Okere Prison in Warri South, Delta State, including a death row inmate, have been linked to a robbery operation in Benin City, Edo State. Reports indicate that…
Goodwill Message from the Chairperson of NBAWF on World Cancer Day 2025
On this World Cancer Day 2025, we stand together under the theme “United by Unique”, a powerful reminder that while each of us has a unique journey, we are stronger…
81 Days and Counting! NBAWF Prepares for a Landmark 2025 Conference on Women’s Growth in Law & Leadership
Distinguished colleagues, we stand at a critical juncture in our pursuit of gender equality. Despite progress, women and girls continue to face significant barriers to equal participation and opportunities. It's…
Advancing Women in Law & Leadership: NBAWF AGC 2025 Kicks Off in 82 Days!
Distinguished colleagues, we stand at a critical juncture in our pursuit of gender equality. Despite progress, women and girls continue to face significant barriers to equal participation and opportunities. It's…
83 Days to Go! NBAWF Gears Up for the 2025 AGC: Advancing Women in Law & Leadership
Distinguished colleagues, we stand at a critical juncture in our pursuit of gender equality. Despite progress, women and girls continue to face significant barriers to equal participation and opportunities. It's…
Happy Birthday to Ahmad Ishaq Esq., FICMC, Publicity Secretary of YLF Abuja Branch!
Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of Ahmad Ishaq, a visionary leader and tireless advocate for youth empowerment. As the Publicity Secretary of YLF (Young Lawyers Forum) Abuja…
NBA Women Forum Invites You to a Scheduled Zoom Meeting
Topic: THE NBA WOMAN, EMPOWERING EDUCATION FOR ALLDate: February 3, 2025Time: 03:00 PM (Africa/Lagos) Join Zoom Meeting:https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85261794901?pwd=DH1eFarnGl331SaUcoy2HfKjnGSPzX.1 Meeting ID: 852 6179 4901Passcode: huKzr0 The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum Annual…
NBA President’s Court Presence Sparks CSO Commendation
Fifteen Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have commended the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Afam Osigwe, SAN, for his unwavering commitment to the rule of law. This commendation…
The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum Annual General Conference 2025.
Distinguished colleagues, we stand at a critical juncture in our pursuit of gender equality. Despite progress, women and girls continue to face significant barriers to equal participation and opportunities. It's…
De Minimis: Meaning, Principles, and Application in Nigerian Criminal Law
Definition of De Minimis The phrase de minimis non curat lex is a Latin maxim that translates to "the law does not concern itself with trifles." It signifies that courts…
NBA President Celebrates Tinubu’s Approval of Historic Nigeria Maritime University Bill
Nigerian Bar Association President, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, has congratulated the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his historic assent to the Nigeria Maritime University…
LinkedIn Lawsuit Over AI Data Use Dismissed
A proposed class-action lawsuit accusing LinkedIn of misusing Premium customers' private messages for AI training has been dismissed. Plaintiff Alessandro De La Torre filed a notice of dismissal just nine…
New York Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Prescribing Abortion Pill to Minor
A New York doctor has been indicted in Louisiana for prescribing an abortion pill to a teenager, marking a potential precedent in cross-state abortion prosecution. The indictment against Dr. Margaret…
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