FJSC, not NJC, handled criteria process for FHC judgeships
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has clarified that it has not taken final action on the 62 legal practitioners in the country who applied for appointment as judges of the…
Judges: NJC clarifies 34 applicants disqualification
The National Judicial Council has disowned a viral report alleging that 34 lawyers failed an “integrity test” and were consequently dropped from consideration for appointment as judges of the Federal…
Shettima gets aide’s accolades over work ethic
An aide to Vice President Kashim Shettima, Stanley Nkwocha, yesterday, offered an insight into the inner workings of the office of his principal, shedding light on the leadership philosophy, work…
2026 Bar Practicing Annual Fees: Scale of payment by Nigerian Lawyers
The Nigerian Bar Association has reminded legal practitioners across the country of the statutory requirement to pay their 2026 Annual Bar Practicing Fee (BPF) on or before March 31, 2026.…
Payment of 2026 BPF
The Nigerian Bar Association has released the details of bar practicing fee schedule. Dear Learned Colleagues, As you are aware, legal practitioners are by law mandated to pay their Annual…
House begins tax law probe, NBA warns, Ndume pushes for suspension
The House of Representatives Committee investigating alleged discrepancies in Nigeria’s gazetted tax laws has pledged to submit its report as soon as its work is concluded. The Chairman of the…
NBA–SPIDEL chair charges new committee on justice delivery
The Nigerian Bar Association Chairman on Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA–SPIDEL), Prof. Uju Agomoh, has formally inaugurated the newly constituted membership of the NBA–SPIDEL Public Interest Litigation…
‘Poor corporate governance threatens indigenous firms’
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, has warned against poor implementation of corporate governance and weak succession plans, stressing that they pose serious threats to the survival of indigenous companies.…
Lagos CJ tasks judiciary staff on renewed commitment, ICT compliance
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, has tasked judges, magistrates and judicial staff on commitment to service. He also charged them to fully embrace technological advancement as…
Nigeria hosts 10th ICC Africa Conference on arbitration, ADR
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria will host the 10th Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) between June 3 and 5, 2026, in Lagos State.…