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NBA, ECOWAS court advocate stronger enforcement of judgments

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association and the President of the ECOWAS Court discussed the critical need for better enforcement of court judgments in West Africa to uphold justice.

Feb 19 β€’ 00:05 UTC
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NBA, ECOWAS Court seek stronger enforcement of judgments

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association met with the ECOWAS Court President to address the challenge of enforcing court judgments in West Africa.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:21 UTC
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Cost of lost neutrality at the bar

The Nigerian Bar Association President, Afam Osigwe, openly expressed his preference for a successor, challenging the notion of neutrality within the association.

Feb 17 β€’ 02:57 UTC
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Nigeria: Senior Lawyer Calls for NBA President's Ouster Over Alleged Ethical Breaches

A senior lawyer in Nigeria is calling for the resignation of the Nigerian Bar Association's president over allegations of ethical breaches and financial misconduct.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:51 UTC
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Cybercrime Act being used to suppress free speech β€” NBA president

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association has voiced concerns that the Cybercrimes Act in Nigeria is being misused to stifle free speech.

Feb 12 β€’ 07:40 UTC
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NBA appoints university don tax committee vice chair

Dr. Kayode Akinsola has been appointed as the 1st Vice Chairman of the Tax Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law.

Feb 12 β€’ 07:00 UTC
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Lawyers must follow 2023 legal remuneration order, NBA insists

The Nigerian Bar Association has affirmed that the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 is mandatory for legal practice in Nigeria.

Feb 10 β€’ 08:47 UTC
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Akpabio faults critics of Electoral Act amendment

Senate President Godswill Akpabio defends the current amendments to the Electoral Act, asserting that critics misunderstand the ongoing legislative process.

Feb 8 β€’ 00:22 UTC
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National & Local

Electoral Act: NBA demands mandatory electronic transmission of results

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is calling for an amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill to require the electronic transmission of election results to enhance transparency.

Feb 7 β€’ 17:59 UTC
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Nigeria: Kurmin Wali - NBA Commends UBA Sani, Security Agents' Efforts

The Kaduna Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association commended local officials and security agencies for their role in the rescue of Kurmin Wali kidnapping victims.

Feb 6 β€’ 16:07 UTC
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NBA faults Senate for rejecting mandatory e-transmission of election results

The Nigerian Bar Association criticized the Senate's decision to reject the mandatory electronic transmission of election results, calling it a hindrance to electoral transparency and accountability.

Feb 5 β€’ 15:08 UTC
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Prioritise competence, NBA president urges young lawyers

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, urges young lawyers to focus on integrity and skill to meet the evolving demands of the legal field during a summit in Maiduguri.

Feb 5 β€’ 11:32 UTC

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