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A LEGACY OF ADVOCACY: A TRIBUTE TO A DISTINGUISHED LIFE | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
I once sat in a courtroom and watched, in quiet awe, as the distinguished Learned Chairman Emeritus of the NBA Ikorodu Branch addressed the bench. I studied his mastery of courtroom advocacy, taking mental notes on the precision and grace with which he navigated the law. How quickly time flickers by. Yesterday, he transitioned to eternal glory. While my heart is heavy, I am profoundly thankful for a life spent enriching the Nigerian legal industry. His passing is a reminder: we will not be young forever. Old age eventually brings its trial…
CBN RESTRICTION OF BVN MODIFICATIONS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS UNDER THE NIGERIA DATA PROTECTION ACT 2023 | Lydia E. Ohonsi, Esq.
Legal expert Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq., has released a critical analysis regarding the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent Addendum to the BVN regulatory framework, warning of significant compliance risks under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). The analysis examines the CBN’s directive, issued on 12 March 2026 and effective from 1 May 2026, which introduces sweeping changes to how Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) are managed in Nigeria. Key Modifications to the BVN Framework The CBN Addendum introduces four substantive c…
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WHEN CAPITAL ISN'T CASH: A LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF BANK CAPITALISATION IN NIGERIA | Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi, Esq.
I. Introduction The Central Bank of Nigeria ('CBN') issued a landmark directive in March 2023 mandating a comprehensive recapitalisation of Nigerian commercial banks. Pursuant to the directive, commercial banks with international authorisation are required to attain a minimum paid-up capital of ₦500 billion, national banks ₦200 billion, and regional banks ₦50 billion, with a compliance deadline of 31 March 2026. The directive triggered a wave of capital-raising activity across the banking sector, including rights issues, public off…
A COLD MONDAY INDEED: NBA-BENIN MOURNS THE PASSING OF PROF. F. O. OSADOLOR, ESQ.
Distinguished Seniors and Colleagues, It is with a heavy heart that the Executive Committee of the NBA-Benin Branch announces the passing of Prof. F. O. Osadolor, Esq., a distinguished legal luminary and former Solicitor General of the State, who departed in the early hours of today. Prof. Osadolor was a man of profound intellect, integrity, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of justice. His contributions to the legal profession, legal education, and public service remain indelible; his legacy will continue to inspire generations…
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IT IS AN ISSUE OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY, NOT WITCH HUNTING, MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN TO CHIEF JIBRIN SAM OKUTEPA, SAN.
Dear Chief Jibrin Sam Okutepa, SAN, I read your write-up with more amusement than anger. In order to portray yourself as a victim of political oppression and a witch-hunt, you accused me of abuse of office, forgery, and, indeed, professional misconduct. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I would ordinarily have ignored your post but for the fear that your misleading public narrative may be believed and thereby portray me as one guilty of your allegations. You will, therefore, understand why I have to respond to you in the same medium…
