Nigerian-Born Lawyer Wins ICJ Seat
Professor Dapo Akande, a Nigerian-born international law scholar who qualified as a lawyer in Nigeria, has been elected to the International Court of Justice following a United Nations vote. His…
US Sanctions International Criminal Court in Major Escalation
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court itself, moving beyond individual judges and prosecutors in a step the ICC says threatens the foundations of the…
Professional Opportunities Open for Lawyers, Academics and Legal Practitioners
A fresh round of international legal, academic and professional opportunities has opened across global institutions, universities and development organisations, offering lawyers and legal scholars pathways into international law, project finance,…
The legality of Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern'(CPC): And the justification for his prospective Presidential Actions in Nigeria.
In a move that has stirred global debate, former U.S. President Donald Trump on October 31, 2025, designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for alleged violations of…
FBI Declares Nigerian Man Wanted After 23 Years, Offers ₦14 Million Reward
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has declared Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, wanted after more than two decades on the run. The Bureau has offered a reward…
NBA-SLP Appoints Abimbola Akeredolu, SAN and Kelechi Obi, SAN to Lead Landmark 2026 Conference Preparations: Olufemi Elias of the ICJ to Deliver Keynote
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) has officially commenced preparations for its 2026 Annual Conference, scheduled to hold in Lagos from April 7th – 10th, 2026. Already…
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya FCIArb Participates in 24th Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya FCIArb (Mrs. B) joins an elite delegation of Nigerian legal leaders at the 24th Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta. She is set to speak on promoting legitimacy in…
Gambaryan Names Three Lawmakers in Alleged Binance Bribery Scandal
Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent and Binance executive, has accused three Nigerian lawmakers of demanding a $150 million bribe in cryptocurrency during his detention in Nigeria. Gambaryan, who…
Israel-Hamas War: Nigerian Vice President Shettima Advocates for Palestinian Independence at UNGA
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed strong support for Palestinian independence during his 2024 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) address. His remarks came amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which erupted…