The federal government on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated a committee of high-powered law experts from various fields to review, update and consolidate archaic Nigerian laws within six months. The law review and update are said to be part of the ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote the rule of law and access…
The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education, has inaugurated an eight-man committee to drive and actualize set objectives in the education sector. Inaugurating the Committee, last week in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman tasked the members to develop ways that would help the Ministry turn around the fortunes of…
On June 10 2024, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, constituted the NBA Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NBAAMLC) under Rule 73 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 – https://blog.nigerianbar.org.ng/2024/06/10/nba-anti-money-laundering-committee-constitution/ The NBAAMLC will, among other responsibilities, advise the NBA on implementing Chapter 2 of…
This is the official statement of Professor Ernest Ojukwu on the NBA Elections 2018. My colleagues of the Nigerian Bar Association, especially my friends of the FUTURE-BAR, and our young lawyers all over the Country, I write to thank you from my heart for your great and indelible efforts for your support. . NBA ELECTIONS…
Former deputy director general of the Nigeria Law School, Prof Ernest Ojukwu (SAN) has called for intense capacity building for lawyers. The former university teacher said such would boost the interest of lawyers to participate in the activities of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and enhance professionalism. In a chat with selected media organisations in…
Legal professionals from around the world talk about ethics. Over three days in July, Fordham’s Stein Center for Law and Ethics welcomed prominent academics, practicing lawyers, and regulators for the seventh International Legal Ethics Conference. The event, spearheaded by Stein Center Director Bruce Green and Associate Director Sherri Levine, featured more than 80 programs on…
