Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson Welcomes Young Lawyers Forum to NBA AGC 2025
In a warm message, Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson, former 2nd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (2018–2020) and Chair of the Lawyers in Academia Forum, has extended her heartfelt welcome…
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NBA-YLF: Happy Birthday to Our Esteemed Chairman, Timothy Clement
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