DATA AND AI: THE TWO CRITICAL FRONTS FOR THE MODERN NIGERIAN LAWYER

The rapid convergence of technology and law demands that practitioners not only understand the principles of compliance but also master the specific frameworks governing emerging fields like Telecommunications and Artificial Intelligence. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is actively addressing this need through two crucial, highly specialised training sessions.

1. Data Protection for Telecom Operators: Compliance Mastery

The NBA-SLP TMT Committee Webinar is a vital session for any lawyer advising network operators. Telecoms networks carry the country’s daily digital activity, and sound protection frameworks are essential to maintain trust.

Topic: ‘Data Protection Frameworks for Telecom Operators’
Focus: How operators can build and sustain structures that protect data and meet regulatory expectations.
Speaker: Oluwatoyin Araromi, Senior Manager, Compliance & Ethics, MTN Nigeria.
Date/Time: Thursday, 11 December 2025, at 2:00 pm WAT.
Cost: FREE for NBA-SLP members; ₦5,000 for non-members.
Note: This is the session postponed from 27 November 2025. Previous registrants do not need to register again.
Registration Link: bit.ly/slptmtwebinar

2. AI Risk Management: Drafting the Future

For those tackling the next frontier, the NBA-ICLE-approved "AI Risk Management Masterclass" is indispensable. Hosted by PrivaLex Academy, this practical training focuses on managing risk across the entire AI lifecycle.

Theme: AI Risk Management Masterclass: A Practical AI Masterclass for Corporate & Tech Lawyers.
Learning Objectives include: Mapping AI use cases to risk (privacy, security, bias and safety), applying core data principles to real AI workflows, and drafting AI-ready contract terms.
Accreditation: NBA-ICLE-approved, qualifying for 1 CPD Point under the MCPD framework.
Date/Time: 20 December 2025, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (WAT).
Course Fee: ₦30,000 only.
Registration Link: forms.zohopublic.eu/....