Mary Akanbi

        Home NBA Metro News Commentaries Law School Business News lawyers Events NBA NBA-NEC Removes SPIDEL Leaders In Unanimous Vote By   Unini Chioma  - February 29, 2024 WhatsApp Twitter The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) National Executive Committee (NEC) has unanimously voted to remove the leadership of the Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) This decision was made during the recent NEC quarterly meeting held in Jos. A motion was moved by the NBA Gwagwalada Branch and seconded by a co-opted member from the Maiduguri Branch calling for the president to preside over NEC meetings and ratifying all actions taken regarding SPIDEL. The motion also called for an investigation into SPIDEL’s leadership and their suspension. This was reinforced by other NEC members underscoring the need to uphold the recommendations. Additionally, the NEC passed a vote of confidence on the NBA Executive Committee led by President Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau S...

Tobenna Erojikwe, Chairman of NBA-ICLE Announces NBA-ALX / Mastercard Foundation Partnership for 6 Weeks FREE AI Training Programme Mary Akanbi 29th February, 2024 Tobenna Erojikwe, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association's Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE), announced today a new partnership between the NBA and global tech education provider ALX. The collaboration aims to provide free artificial intelligence (AI) skills training to young Nigerian lawyers.  Under the arrangement, ALX will offer its 6-week AI Career Essentials Programme (AICE) to NBA members below 35 years old starting on April 5th. The course is focused on building AI proficiency to help lawyers offer tech advisory services, improve workplace performance, and enhance service delivery. "I am happy to announce this strategic partnership with ALX to bridge the digital gap identified in the legal community and expand access to world-class tech training," Erojikwe said in an em...

Oaikhena Osagie KSP Welcome NBA NEC MEMBERS :Elects The Leadership Of The Bar To ponder On The Issues Of Lawyers Welfare Mary Akanbi 28th February, 2024 A Benin Based Legal Practitioner and Rights Activists, Oaikhena Osagie KSP, have sent his heartily wishes to the leadership of the NBA and Nigerian Lawyers in general on the occasion of the National Executive Meeting, Holden in Jos, Plateau State.  The activists used the opportunity to condemn the kidnapping and subsequent murder of Chris Agidy , a Nigerian Lawyer. In his words " Lawyers in Nigeria have become endangered species, the unjustifiable killings and molestation of Nigeria Lawyers have become scandalous, I humbly call on the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE NBA , to take this point as an important issue to be discussed in NEC for the overall benefit and welfare of our noble association

Charles Ajiboye welcomes NEC delegates to Jos: Great leaders are birthed from great followers. Here’s what you don’t know about NEC .       Charles Ajiboye Esq Mary Akanbi 28th February,2024 The National Executive Committee is the second highest decision making organ of the Nigerian Bar Association. Second only to the Annual General Meeting which is a gathering of all Nigerian lawyers. Many lawyers are usually indifferent about large meetings like this and do not give necessary attention to it only to turn around to complain when unfavorable decisions are taken. We need to change this attitude and become more interested in gatherings where important decisions are made in order to improve our profession and our country. As I warmly welcome NEC members to the city of Jos, Plateau State for the time taking hard job of deliberating issues that will improve the legal profession and the country, I ask you as a lawyer, what are your expectations? How are you hol...

Oaikhena Osagie KSP Welcome NBA NEC MEMBERS :Elects The Leadership Of The Bar To ponder On The Issues Of Lawyers Welfare Mary Akanbi 28th February, 2024 A Benin Based Legal Practitioner and Rights Activists, Oaikhena Osagie KSP, have sent his heartily wishes to the leadership of the NBA and Nigerian Lawyers in general on the occasion of the National Executive Meeting, Holden in Jos, Plateau State.  The activists used the opportunity to condemn the kidnapping and subsequent murder of Chris Agidy , a Nigerian Lawyer. In his words " Lawyers in Nigeria have become endangered species, the unjustifiable killings and molestation of Nigeria Lawyers have become scandalous, I humbly call on the NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE NBA , to take this point as an important issue to be discussed in NEC for the overall benefit and welfare of our noble association