Arbitration Versus Litigation in Nigeria: Commercial Disputes
Every commercial relationship carries the possibility of a dispute. For businesses operating in Nigeria, the primary concern is how those disagreements will be resolved when they arise. That question is best answered during contract negotiation, when the dispute resolution clause is drafted, rather than in the heat of conflict when positions have hardened. Negotiating a […]
Nigerian Bar Association Call For Fellowship Applications
The Nigerian Bar Association has invited eligible members to apply for the 2026 Global Lawyers Fellowship Programme scheduled to hold at O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat India from December 1 to 7 2026. Applications for the programme opened on August 11 and will close on August 20 2026. Interested members are encouraged to submit […]
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya Emerges 33rd NBA President
The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association has declared Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya the winner of the 2026 NBA presidential election and the 33rd President of the Association. The ECNBA Chairman, Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced the official results at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja following the conclusion of the election on Sunday. According to figures […]
7 Actions for Legal Practitioners Remaining Competitive
As legal practitioners across Nigeria prepare to resume work on Monday 5th January, the start of a new calendar year presents an ideal opportunity to evaluate methods for maintaining a competitive edge within an evolving professional environment. The legal landscape continues to undergo significant shifts as advances in technology, changing client demands and global market […]