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CAC POSTPONES NEW SERVICE FEES TO OCTOBER 1ST, FOCUSES ON PORTAL STABILISATION. | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
September 1st, 2025. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has deferred the implementation of its revised service fees to October 1st, 2025. The postponement comes as the commission prioritises the full stabilisation of its new Company Registration Portal, which is expected to be completed by mid-September. According to a public notice circulated by the Nigerian Bar Association-Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL), the decision aims to ensure a "seamless, efficient transition for all stakeholders" using the online portal. The announcem…
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE PRE-CONFERENCE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA) HELD AT THE MULTIPURPOSE HALL, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, ENUGU, ENUGU STATE, ON SATURDAY, 23RD AUGUST 2025.
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held its Pre-Conference Meeting on Saturday, 23rd August 2025 at the Multipurpose Hall of the International Conference Centre, Enugu, Enugu State. The meeting, which commenced at 3:23 p.m., was presided over by the President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, with distinguished NEC members, Branch delegates, past Presidents, eminent members of the Inner and Utter Bar, and representatives of fraternal bar associations in attendance. The meeting deliberated extensively on…
BREAKING: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES THE NEW CYBERCRIMES ACT 2025 INTO LAW.
The new Cybercrimes Act 2025 has officially been enacted by the National Assembly under the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This means every provision in the Cybercrimes Act (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) is now fully binding and enforceable across Nigeria. If you’re an online user, content creator, or admin of any digital platform (WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, etc.), you must know what this law says — because ignorance will not be an excuse. Key Offences Under the Cybercrimes Act 1. Unauthorised Access (Section 3): Accessing someone else…
INVESTING SAFELY: HOW TO SPOT FRAUD AND NAVIGATE NIGERIAN REAL ESTATE DEALS. | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. The dream of owning property in Nigeria is a significant milestone. It represents stability, security, and a wise investment. However, this dream can quickly become a nightmare if you fall victim to the fraudulent schemes that unfortunately exist in the real estate market. The good news is that with the right knowledge, you can protect yourself. This guide will equip you with the tools to spot red flags, understand the non-negotiable role of a lawyer, and demystify the complex legal language in your sale agreement. Re…
NBA AGC 2025: DESMOND ORISEWEZIE ADVOCATES LEGAL REFORMS, ASKED TO REACT TO SULTAN OF SOKOTO'S CHARGE TO THE JUDICIARY | Ekpenisi Francis
Barr. Desmond Orisewezie During an interview on the 9 O'Clock Network News yesterday, legal practitioner Barr. Desmond Orisewezie joined TV News Central to share his views on the state of Nigeria’s judicial system. The session, which also featured reactions to the Sultan of Sokoto’s charge to the judiciary, focused on corruption, inequality, and the need for urgent reforms. When asked what practical steps lawyers could take to address corruption and inequality in the judiciary, as highlighted by the Sultan, Barrister Orisewezie stressed th…
