…delivered a landmark judgment that appears to have placed in the dock decisions of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) on allegations of misconduct by lawyers.In a five-to-two decision, a seven-member panel of the court declared section 12(7) of the Legal Practitioners Act (as amended) (LPA) unconstit…

…and handwritten records,” he said. He added that the system would also enable legal practitioners and litigants to embrace electronic case filing, thereby reducing dependence on physical documents and manual procedures. “I believe that this will be a very great improvement for us. Some judicial divisions have already s…

…facilitate succession planning and promote mentorship for younger judicial and legal practitioners. Pedro disclosed that the proposed amendment would give officers discretion to retire at 60, while providing for compulsory retirement at 65 or after 40 years in service, whichever comes earlier. He said the proposed prov…

…NBA was an independent body not under the control of the Attorney-General and that the Legal Practitioners Act limited the AGF’s powers to intervene in its affairs. Osigwe said the Court of Appeal subsequently agreed with the NBA’s position on the AGF’s power to issue such a directive in the circumstances. He further s…

…and national development. He said the NBA had historically served as a platform for legal practitioners, jurists and advocates of the rule of law to engage on critical national issues. “It is therefore deeply disappointing that the NBA Annual Conference, which should feature renowned legal luminaries, senior advocates,…

…have their voice heard.” According to UNICEF, the NBA, through its extensive network of legal practitioners in its 130 branches, “can help institutionalize child-sensitive legal representation and establish sustainable pathways for pro bono services across Nigeria.” Speaking after he signed the partnership deal on beha…

…a conducive and functional working environment for judicial officers, court staff and legal practitioners, while improving the overall administration of justice and access to judicial services in the state. “The project is expected to significantly improve the working environment and operational capacity of the Ekiti S…

…position that bail at police stations must not cost anyone a single naira, calling on legal practitioners and ordinary Nigerians to speak out whenever such demands are made.Alieke made his remarks in response to comments by the Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie O. Iniedu, who outlined a set of…

…memo signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi, and addressed to legal practitioners, court registrars and other lawyers. The memo said the measure was intended to promote professional standards at the apex court. However, the NLS, through its Executive Director, Dr Tonye Jaja, in a statement rel…

…The Court of Appeal was right to hold so. “The NJC is the body that recommends legal practitioners for appointment as judges and disciplines them. NJC acts upon petitions submitted to it and sanctions any judicial officer who is guilty of misconduct. “A judge cannot be disciplined for erroneous judgment. He can only be…

…on family, religion and culture The lawyer stressed that funeral arrangements for legal practitioners are no different from those of other people. She explained that burial decisions are determined by the wishes of the deceased, family members, religious beliefs, and cultural practices rather than the person’s professi…

…that data protection is no longer the exclusive responsibility of ICT professionals or legal practitioners but has become an essential element of good governance, transparency, accountability and institutional integrity”, the statement partly read. Emphasising that responsible data handling is integral to the Commissio…

…a registrar attached to Justice Oluwatosin Adeniyi, following petitions by litigants and legal practitioners alleging repeated unethical practices. The commission said investigations revealed that Philips collected N12,000 instead of the official N2,700 fee for issuing a divorce certificate on June 26, 2026, bypassed t…

…universal suffrage, the Mahmoud administration with championing the need for a new Legal Practitioners Act, and the Akpata administration with pursuing reforms of the judiciary and judicial process. Adekoya noted that Badejo-Okusanya had not previously held a national elective office in the NBA, which she said position…

…of provisions of the Police Act, 2020 and the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners, 2023. NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN), in a statement on the judgment on Sunday, said the court upheld substantial parts of the association’s claims and made declarations aimed at strengthening legal oversight within th…

…representing the Nigeria Police Force in civil proceedings, even if they are qualified legal practitioners. The court also ordered the Police Service Commission, PSC, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, to deploy at least one police lawyer to every police station across the country in line with the provisions of…

…High Court in Abuja dismissed a suit seeking validation for the Blue Silk' rank for legal practitioners in Nigeria fashioned after the statutorily recognised SAN. The post Lawyer groups insist on Blue Silk rank despite negative court judgement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

…on the NBA Secretariat, a unified digital platform known as NBA One, enforcement of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order, improved life insurance for lawyers and free access to legal research materials for young lawyers. Explaining his vision, Akangbe said, "The LOA programme for the NBA 2026 to 2028 is structure…

…a statement signed by its Chief Registrar, Sulaiman Amida Hassan, formally notified all legal practitioners that the e-filing platform would become operational in the Lagos Division with effect from June 23. "It is to be noted that all cases instituted prior to the go-live date shall continue to be processed manually u…

…in the administration of justice, judicial corruption, selective justice and attacks on legal practitioners.It also accused the military of undermining judicial independence through unlawful arrests, court invasions, the detention of civilians, obstruction of lawyers and journalists, and the trial of civilians before m…

…Attorney General of the Federation." The NBA argued that under Section 10(2) of the Legal Practitioners Act, external interference in the affairs of the association is only permitted under limited circumstances, none of which currently applies. The association also questioned the authenticity of the purported report, n…

…directing their unconditional release, a development that has triggered concerns among legal practitioners, civil rights advocates and constitutional scholars about respect for the rule of law. For many observers, the issue transcends the fate of the detained community leaders. It strikes at the heart of Nigeria's demo…