Mary Akanbi

NBA PRESIDENT WELCOME REMARKS AT THE STATE OF THE NATION DIALOGUE Mary Akanbi 30th January, 2023 The maiden event was held  Mond ay,  30 January 2023,,,,, At The National Secretariat (NBA HOUSE), PLOT 1101, Muhhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja. I welcome you all to this August gathering – the maiden edition of the Nigerian Bar Association  State of the Nation Dialogue.  In my Inaugural Address on 26 August 2022, I noted,,,,, amongst other things, that:  “There has not been any time in this country when Nigerians have looked more to the  Bar as they do now, for a way out of the rather bleak situation, and they are certainly  looking in the right direction. We are the ones who, by the privilege of our training and  expertise, are positioned to ask the right questions, interrogate the system and call those  saddled with the responsibility of providing security for the lives and properties of  Nigerians to account for their stewardship. See the vi

NBA President Names First Secretariat After First Lawyer Sapara Williams Mary Akanbi 30th January, 2023 "The legal practitioner lives for the direction of His people and the advancement of the cause of his country" As NBA President names NBA House(first National Secretariat) Lagos, after first lawyer Christopher Alexander Sapara Williams There has not been any time in this country when Nigerians have looked up to the bar as they don't now, for a way out of the rather bleak situation.... SEE FULL STATEMENT IN DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NBA ABUJA LOSES A MEMBER Mary Akanbi 29th January, 2023 We sadly announce the death of  Barrister Harriet Odabi. On a sad note, we wish to commiserate with the family of our member, Mr and Mrs  Odabi,  over the sudden demise of their Daughter, Barrister Harriet Odabi, who slept in the Lord yesterday evening after a brief illness. Until her death, Harriet  was called  to the Nigerian Bar in  December 2022  and was undergoing her NYSC at the time of her death.   We Pray Almighty Father to grant her soul eternal rest.  

Buhari Approves 10-day Extension For Old Naira Notes Phaseout Mary Akanbi 29th January, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a 10-day extension for Nigerians to swap their old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes for the new ones. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele spoke with reporters after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in his Daura country home. He said banks will continue to give out the new notes in exchange for the old ones till February 10, 2023 The CBN Governor, who visited the President from around 11am, also said from February 10, Nigerians will have the grace of visiting the CBN to deposit their old notes for new ones for another seven days, which ends on February 17, 2023. “We have today sought and obtained Mr. President’s approval for the following: one, a 10 day extension of the deadline from January 31, 2023, to February 10, 2023, to allow for collection of more old notes, legitimately held by Nigerians and achieve more success i

STATE OF THE NATION DIALOGUE: THE NBA’S REACTION TO A NATION BUILDING OPPORTUNITY                       BY AKOREDE HABEEB LAWAL Mary Akanbi 29th January, 2023 Nigerians go to the poll in the next few weeks to elect a new set of political leaders. As expected of a country that adopts the presidential system of government, the election of a new president has dominated the discourse. Sadly famed as a nation of ‘strong men-weak institutions’, the Nigerian pre-election mood has been centered on the personalities of the persons gunning to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari rather than the real issues that are troubling Nigerians and stifling the progress and prosperity of the nation.  The non-ideological politics haven’t aided the focus on issues. The European football transfer market will respect Nigerian politicians’ propensity to change teams and jump ships at convenience. For context, a major presidential candidate was this time 4 years ago a running mate to another president

REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NBA STATE OF THE NATION DIALOGUE Mary Akanbi 28th January, 2028 Distinguished Colleagues, You are already aware that the NBA under the Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau,OON,SAN leadership is convening an NBA State of the Nation Dialogue. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General, United Nations is set to deliver the keynote address at the event on Monday 30th January, 2023 at the Auditorium of the NBA, National Secretariat, Abuja.  There couldn’t have been a better time than this for the NBA to set the tone and agenda for the Nigerian nation. The panelists include: Engr. Bala Zakka, Professor Dahiru Hassan Balami, Mr. Solomon Arase, MNI; Brig. General Abubakar Hanafi Sa’ad, Grp. Captain Sadiq Garba Shehu, Dr. Babatunde Ajibade, SAN; Mr. Wale Fapohunda, SAN; Mrs. Huwaila Mohammed. The dialogue will focus on 3 key areas, viz; Economy, Security and Administration of Justice.  The event is an hybrid event and it is free to attend, although registration is req

CBN DEMONETISATION POLICY: NBA PRESIDENT WRITES CBN GOVERNOR, MEETS MINISTER OF FINANCE, APPEALS FOR URGENT REVIEW OF POLICY, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI MAY HAVE BEEN WRONGLY ADVISED, INSISTS THE LAW ALLOWS NIGERIANS TO DEMAND CBN TO REDEEM OLD NOTES AFTER THE JANUARY 31 DEADLINE Mary Akanbi 28th January, 2023 In reaction to the demonetisation policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which directs that the old naira notes (N100, N200, N500 and N1000) will cease to be legal tender in Nigeria from February, 2023, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has insisted that the law allows Nigerians to redeem their old naira notes at the CBN even after the January 31, 2023 deadline set by the apex bank. The NBA has also appealed for the urgent review of the demonetisation policy of the CBN. The NBA’s appeal is contained in a letter signed by the NBA President, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN and addressed to the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.  While acknowledging that the policy

Lagos State Governor Set To Sign The 2023 Appropriation Bill Today Mary Akanbi 27th January, 2023 In a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, Sanwo-Olu is expected to sign the Appropriation Bill, which had earlier been approved by the state House of Assembly for Governor’s assent. The event is scheduled to take place at the Conference Room, Lagos House Ikeja by 3pm. Recall that The Lagos State House of Assembly had sometime in December last year, 2022, passed a total of ₦1,768,014,155. While receiving the proposal from the Governor, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, urged that the 2023 budget “should have more human face, be targeted at reducing poverty and improving the welfare of the residents of the State as part of the THEMES agenda of the administration.” However, Obasa, expressed appreciation to his colleagues for their doggedness, collective sacrifice and the swiftness with which the Appropriation Bill

New Notes: Redesign Policy Not Aimed At Anyone — CBN Mary Akanbi 27th January, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the policy of the redesigned new naira notes was not targeted at any politician or political parties but in the interest of the nation. Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday during his campaign rally in Abeokuta, Ogun alleged that the new naira notes policy was an act of sabotage against his ambition. The Director of Finance in CBN, Benjamin Fakunle who spoke during the apex bank’s sensitisation event and old notes swap in Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti South West local government area of Ekiti state, explained that the January 31 deadline for the old notes would not be extended, adding that the policy was not to scuttle the 2023 general election. He explained that the policy of the new naira notes for N200, N500 and N1,000 was conceptualised to control the amount of money in circulation and as well

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, MR. YAKUBU CHONOKO MAIKYAU, OON, SAN, TO COMMEMORATE THE  INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE ENDANGERED LAWYER Mary Akanbi 26th January, 2023 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), today, joins the rest of the global legal community to mark the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer. The day has been commemorated on 24 January every year since 2009, to draw attention to the situations of lawyers in selected countries, to raise awareness about the threats they face in the practice of the legal profession.  The choice of the date is traceable to the 24 January 1977 incident in Madrid, Spain. On the said date, three extreme-right terrorists stormed No. 55 Atocha Street, Madrid, the offices of labour lawyers that were working for the trade union in the Comisiones Obreras (CCOO), and opened fire on them. Three legal practitioners, a law student and the administrative assistant in the law firm were killed, while several others we

Buhari Appoints New ACJMC Executive Secretary, Renews Tenure of LACON, NCC DGs Mary Akanbi 24th January, 2023         Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a renewal of the tenures for Aliyu Bagudu Abubakar, and John Ohireime Asein as Directors General of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) and the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) respectively. Buhari also approved the appointment of Abiodun Ayodeji Aikomo, as Secretary of the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) for an initial period of four (4) years in line with Section 471 (2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. Modupe Ogundoro, Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry of justice in a statement on Sunday said the appointment of Aliyu Bagudu Abubakar which was renewed for a second and final tenure of four (4) years and was conveyed vide letter Ref: PRES/97/HAGF/174 and was dated 12th January 2023 in line with Sect

Mohammed I. Tsav Felicitates With NBA Lagos Branch For Holding It's First General Meeting Of The New Year 2023  Mary Akanbi 24th January, 2023 Chairman Emeritus Bwari Branch, Mohammed I. Tsav Esq felicitates with Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch on holding it's First General Meeting of the new year 2023. In his message to NBA Lagos Branch"I wish NBA Lagos Branch a successful outing and deliberation in it's first general meeting of the new year 2023".

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 24TH JANUARY 2023 Mary Akanbi Read the latest breaking news headlines, Nigerian news, Entertainment, Sport, Business & Politics below; PUNCH Aboaba: Emeritus prof, RCCG giant who predicted own death Banks lending rate to customers hits 29.13% Nigerians now have alternative to PDP, APC Kwankwaso Diphtheria: FG deploys response team as cases rise Katsina traders reject old naira notes Power outage disrupts APC rally, stops Buhari, Tinubus speeches Government warns Lagosians against pipeline vandalism Lawyer asks court to stop IG tenure extension NNPC: Court rules on Ararumes case March 28 ICRC seeks govts action on 25,000 missing persons Stockbrokers forecast economic recovery Resident doctors decide on strike Friday Buhari departs for Dakar to attend Agriculture conference Atiku promises devolution of power Too many Nigerians at high risk of hunger Aviation union strike stirs Lagos airport commotion Lagos projects jobs as Buhari opens rice