Analyzing the Role of the National Human Rights Commission in Protecting Victims of Corporate and State Abuse
By: Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb (U.K.). The protection and promotion of human rights remain fundamental indicators of democratic legitimacy and the rule of law. In Nigeria, this responsibility rests…
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NBA Demands Immediate Reversal of Badeggi FM Shutdown by Niger Governor
Minna, Nigeria – August 2, 2025. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has issued a scathing condemnation of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State following his directive to shut down…
What’s the difference between “pending” and “impending”? _By Chinua Asuzu
The two adjectives “impending” and “pending” both qualify something about to happen or conclude. (“Pending” also has a prepositional sense, but here we’re only concerned with its adjectival sense.) “Impending”…
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Renowned journalist and Channels TV political anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, will moderate one of the most anticipated plenary sessions at the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA-AGC), themed “Stand…
NBA Afikpo Branch Secures ICLE Accreditation as Certified Service Provider
In a major milestone for legal education in the region, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Afikpo Branch—popularly known as The Rock Bar—has officially secured accreditation from the NBA Institute of…
Embracing the Future—NBA Future of Legal Practice Committee Hosts Groundbreaking Webinar on Tech-Driven Legal Innovation
Embracing the Future—NBA Future of Legal Practice Committee Hosts Groundbreaking Webinar on Tech-Driven Legal Innovation In a bold stride toward modernizing Nigeria’s legal profession, the Nigerian Bar Association's Future of…
OSITA CHIDOKA TO SPEAK AT 2025 NBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE BREAKFAST DIALOGUE
Osita Chidoka, renowned public servant, thought leader, and former Minister of Aviation, will be a distinguished speaker at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2025, scheduled to hold…
NBA Gwagwalada Branch Strengthens Ties with Nigerian Copyright Commission: A Bold Step Towards IP Law Advancement!
In a commendable move to foster institutional collaboration and deepen engagement in the area of Intellectual Property Law, the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Gwagwalada Branch, ably…
New Month, New Energy – Welcome to the Conference Month!
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Happy New Month Message from Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson to the Nigerian Bar Association
As we welcome the month of August, I extend my warmest greetings to the President, National Officers, and all distinguished members of the Nigerian Bar Association. May this new month…
50 NBA Branches Now Accredited by the NBA ICLE to Train Lawyers; Decentralizing Learning, Expanding Access”
In a major leap towards democratizing access to Continuing Legal Education (CLE), 50 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches across the country have now been officially accredited by the NBA Institute…
HAPPY NEW MONTH MESSAGE FROM BARTH OKOYE ANICHE, ESQ.
Dear Learned Colleagues, Welcome to August! It brings me great joy to extend my warmest wishes to all members of the Bar as we step into this new month filled…
NDPA 2023: A New Compliance Era for Data Controllers and Processors in Nigeria — By Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN
In today’s data-driven world, the protection of personal information is no longer a luxury—it is a legal necessity. With the enactment of the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, the…
NBA Litigation Committee Petitions IGP Over Alleged Assault of Lawyer by Cybercrime Unit Officer in Abuja
In a strongly worded petition addressed to the Inspector General of Police, the National Litigation Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has demanded immediate disciplinary action against the Officer-in-Charge…
NBA EPE BRANCH LAW WEEK 2025
A NOTE OF FELICITATION! I extend heartfelt felicitations to the *Dr. S. O. Jimoh led Executive* Committee, the Law Week Planning Committee and entire members of Nigerian Bar Association, Epe…
NBA Biu and Maiduguri Joint Law Week: Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson Hails Unity, Innovation, and Professionalism
In a heartwarming goodwill message, Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson, Chair of the Lawyers in Academia Forum and former 2nd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has applauded the NBA…
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