The NBA-SLP 2024 Annual Conference

Have you secured your spot at the 2024 NBA SLP Annual Conference yet? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with legal professionals and experts from around the country! Early bird registration is closing soon on May 17, 2024. Hurry and register now to take advantage of discounted rates and secure your place, Visit our website today to reserve your spot and be part of this enriching experience. Don’t delay, register today!

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My attention has been drawn to a publication by People’s Gazette Magazine titled: “Gbajabiamila, Ejimakor, Salis, Imasuen, other disgraced fraudulent Nigerian lawyers sanctioned in U.S., UK free to practise in Nigeria: NBA.” I wish to clarify that the publication, insofar as it attributes statements or views to me, does not accurately reflect the substance or […]

ECOWAS COURT OF JUSTICE SET TO HOLD ITS 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN DAKAR, SENEGAL

ECOWAS COURT OF JUSTICE SET TO HOLD ITS 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN DAKAR, SENEGAL

Dakar, Senegal, 19 September, 2026 The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS will convene its 2026 International Conference from 21 to 25 September 2026 in Dakar, Senegal. The event will bring together senior judicial and government officials of ECOWAS Member States, Heads of ECOWAS Institutions, Heads of national courts, legal practitioners, academics, civil society organizations, development […]

NBA STATEMENT ON THE DEATHS OF 37 PERSONS IN NSCDC CUSTODY IN MINNA, NIGER STATE

NBA STATEMENT ON THE DEATHS OF 37 PERSONS IN NSCDC CUSTODY IN MINNA, NIGER STATE The Nigerian Bar Association has followed with profound sadness and grave concern the reports surrounding the deaths of 37 persons who had been arrested on suspicion of illegal mining and were being held in the custody of the Nigeria Security […]

EFCC CHAIRMAN CLARIFIES FOREIGN-CURRENCY LEGAL FEES CONTROVERSY

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, for his leadership and demonstrable efforts in combating economic and financial crimes. She gave the commendation on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, when she led an NBA […]

ECOWAS Court Tasks Journalists on Accurate, Context-Rich Judicial Reporting

The Deputy Chief Registrar of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, Mrs. Marie Saine, has called on journalists across West Africa to prioritise accuracy, context, professionalism and accessibility in reporting judicial proceedings and decisions of the regional court. Mrs. Saine, who represented the Chief Registrar of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, delivered the Welcome […]

NBA PRESIDENT OYINKANSOLA BADEJO-OKUSANYA, SAN, CALLS FOR STRONGER, MORE INCLUSIVE INSTITUTIONS, URGES SYSTEMS THAT RECOGNISE AND REWARD CAPACITY

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb, has called for stronger, more inclusive institutions capable of drawing on the full range of talent available to them, stressing that inclusion is not merely a question of representation but a fundamental part of institutional resilience. The NBA President made the call at the […]

NBA PRESIDENT HAILS DANGOTE IPO, REAFFIRMS BAR’S SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb (UK), has congratulated the Dangote Group on its Initial Public Offering (IPO), describing it as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s capital market and a boost to investor confidence in the Nigerian economy. Badejo-Okusanya commended the Group for its sustained contribution to Nigeria’s economic […]