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. …
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Get Ready for International Human Rights Day!
Get Ready for International Human Rights Day! Mark your calendars for December 10, 2024, at the Nigerian Bar Association Headquarters Auditorium, as we celebrate the strides in human rights advocacy!…
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM, NBA SOKOTO BRANCH SECURED THE RELEASE OF 7 INMATES
The NBA Sokoto Branch Human Rights Committee under the auspices of Rashidat Mohammed Esq. and M. M. Aliyu Esq. joins the global campaign of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based…
Charting the Future: NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum Holds Strategic Retreat
In a bold stride towards inclusivity and impactful advocacy, the Nigerian Bar Association Lawyers With Disabilities Forum (NBA-LWDF) recently convened its Governing Council for a transformative retreat. The retreat, which…
Nuhu J. Egya Hails Prof. Ibrahim Abikan’s Appointment as NIALS DG and Council Member
Congratulations to Prof. Ibrahim Abikan on His Appointment as NIALS DG The Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) has proudly announced the appointment of Professor Ibrahim Abikan as its…
Renowned Lawyer Afe Babalola Accuses Activist Dele Farotimi of Defamation Over Book on Nigeria’s Judiciary
Aare Afe Babalola, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and founder of Afe Babalola University, has leveled allegations of defamation against lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi. Babalola claims that Farotimi’s recently…
Project Bar: FCT YOUNG LAWYERS CLOSING PARTY
Project Bar is thrilled to invite all young lawyers in the FCT to the Ultimate End-of-Year Glow-in-the-Dark Party, scheduled to take place on 13th December, 2024 at A-Class Park and…
Nigerian Bar Association Citizens Liberties’ Committee Pays Courtesy Visit to FCT Commissioner of Police
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Citizens Liberties' Committee, led by its Chairman, Nuhu J. Egya, Esq., paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Mr. Disu Olatunji,…
Sony Music Drops Lawsuit Over Whitney Houston Biopic After Settlement Agreement
On November 18, 2024, Sony Music Entertainment formally informed a California federal court of its decision to drop the lawsuit against the makers and investors of the 2022 film Whitney…
Netflix Exits Nigerian Market Amid Economic Challenges and Declining Subscriptions
Netflix, the global streaming giant, has decided to exit the Nigerian market, citing the country’s worsening economic conditions and a significant loss of paying subscribers. This decision was revealed to…
ASUU Condemns Proposal to Scrap TETFund, Calls It a Threat to Public Education
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has strongly criticized a provision in the proposed Tax Reform Bills that recommends the scrapping of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). ASUU’s…
NBA Port Harcourt Branch Law Week Opens with Renewed Commitment to Justice and Equality
The opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Port Harcourt Branch Law Week, was marked by a passionate reaffirmation of the legal profession's dedication to justice, equality, and the…
NBA Jos Branch Law Week: Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN, Applauds Branch Achievements and Leadership
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Jos Branch's annual Law Week has once again demonstrated the branch's commitment to excellence, professional growth, and community impact. This year’s program, themed "Justice in…
Dowen College: Mother of Late Sylvester Oromoni, Passes Away Amidst Lingering Trauma of Bullying Case
Rosemary Oromoni, the grieving mother of Sylvester Oromoni, has tragically passed away. Sylvester, a pre-teen secondary school student, became the focus of a high-profile bullying case involving Dowen College in…
UNYF Defends Professor Aisha Sani-Maikudi’s Appointment as Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja
The Unified Nigeria Youth Forum (UNYF) has denounced a petition challenging the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani-Maikudi as Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, describing it as baseless…
THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYERS WITH DISABILITIES FORUM COMMEMORATES THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
THEME: AMPLIFYING THE LEADERSHIP OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FOR AN INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE As we mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are called to reflect…
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