Dear Colleagues, The Editorial Board of the Nigerian Bar Association invites members to submit an article for publication in Volume 12 of the Nigerian Bar Journal (NBJ). Kindly find attached the Call-for-Papers detailing the Journal’s Editorial Guidelines and modalities of submission of manuscripts duly signed by the Secretary of the Board – Raymond Nkannebe, for…
The fresh trial of Professor Ignatius Uduk, a lecturer at the University of Uyo, commenced on Thursday at the Akwa Ibom State High Court 9 sitting in Uyo, the state capital. Uduk faces a three-count charge bordering on publishing and announcing false electoral results. The case was filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Determined to consolidate the gains of the previous subnational surveys on Nigeria’s business climate, the National Economic Council (NEC) rose from its first meeting for the year, firmly supporting the second iteration of the Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report which is to be launched in the second quarter of 2022. This was among other…
As part of the Buhari Administration’s plan to take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years, the World Bank supported COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus also known as NG-CARES, will also leverage on existing job creation, wealth creation and poverty reduction programmes at the community level. These include programmes such as State…
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The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), met late Wednesday night, over National Assembly’s recommitment to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, and challenged the House of Representatives, to concur with the specific amendments of the Senate, in order to make the job of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a lot easier ahead of the next set…
**VP, 11 other world leaders deliver Special Addresses at virtual World Economic Forum **Lists emergence of Unicorns in Nigeria, other economic leaps There are giant strides recorded across Africa but there are still challenges to overcome for which reasons, “we need partnerships that help to tackle climate change, address security concerns, promote economic prosperity, combat…
The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company(IBEDC) Ltd over insolvency. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) Engineer John Ayodele disclosed this in a memo to members of staff intimating them of the development. Ayodele, in the January 20 memo, said the company fell under receivership by a September…
This article is an extension of another piece from by the author, on the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2011, https://www.lawyard.org/legal-articles/faqs-of-the-lagos-tenancy-law-2011/. This piece on the Rent Control and Recovery of Residential Premises Law of Lagos State 1997 Cap R6, Laws of Lagos State, addresses the other areas in Lagos State not covered by the Tenancy…
Distinguished Colleague, I hope this meets you well. Please find attached a form from the Nigerian Law School requesting interested Law Firms to supply/update their details for the Law School Externship placement. For a while now, the Law School has been facing challenges with the posting exercise because the list of law firms available…