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FIDA Lawyer Urges Consent Education and Faster Sexual-Offence Trials
2026-08-23
Adaku Mbama, a lawyer and former chairperson of FIDA’s Badagry Branch, has urged stronger public education on consent and faster justice in sexual-offence cases. In an interview with NAN, Mbama said consent must be voluntary, informed, continuous, and capable …
NAN Explainer: Deed Poll and Official Gazette in Name Changes
2026-08-23
A News Agency of Nigeria explainer examines how a Supreme Court decision has affected the process for changing names on official records. The report discusses the 2021 PDP v Degi-Eremienyo decision and says affidavits and newspaper notices alone are insufficie…
Supreme Court Directive on “Barrister” Prefix Renews Focus on Legal Ethics
2026-08-23
A directive attributed to the Supreme Court has renewed discussion among Nigerian lawyers about professional titles and the proper presentation of names in official legal documents. NAN reported that a 13 July circular signed by the Chief Registrar directed la…
Council Lists 122 Nigerian Universities Approved to Offer Law, Warns Against Unaccredited Programmes
2026-08-21
The Council of Legal Education has released an August 2026 list of 122 universities approved to admit students into Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) programmes in Nigeria. The Council warned prospective students, parents, and guardians to confirm accreditation before …
LPPC Elevates 68 Legal Practitioners to the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria
2026-07-23
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) following its 174th Plenary Session held on 23 July 2026. The successful candidates include 67…
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF BPF, BRANCH DUES, WELFARE, AND CLASSIFICATION
2026-01-06
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF BPF, BRANCH DUES, WELFARE, AND CLASSIFICATION Dear Esteemed Colleagues, This is to formally notify all members that the payment of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bar Practising Fee (BPF) commenced on 1st January and remains a stat…
EFCC Declares Yahaya Bello’s 2027 Senate Bid ‘Irrelevant’ to ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial
2026-01-06
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. EFCC officials emphasized that Bello’s trial is still ongoing, and it is the sole responsi…
The Legal Practitioner of Light (2) -By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN
2026-01-06
Proclaim and Practice Your Faith for Positive Impact Maintain the Office Altar It is important that you create the office fellowship for prayer, fasting and encouragement of your members of staff and also your clients. In the course of your legal practice, you…
