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…
CELEBRATING HALF A DECADE OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE: THE AMICUS CURIAE 5TH ANNIVERSARY.
With profound humility, I have the honour of introducing the Amicus Curiae Tutorial Platform , a learning hub comprising lawyers, law graduates, Law School aspirants, and law students. The platform was founded on 9th March 2021 by my humble self during my tenure as President of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LASAN), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Lagos State Chapter. Currently, our community boasts over 700 subscribers across various levels of legal training and practice. This year, on 9th March 2026, the Amicus…
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS FIRST FEMALE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL.
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. Dr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus and will become the first woman to lead the institution since its establishment in 1962. She will succeed the current Director-General, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose tenure expires on January 9, 2026, after …
SECURING THE DIGITAL FRONTIER: WHY 'DATA PROTECTION FRAMEWORKS FOR TELECOM OPERATORS' IS A MUST-ATTEND. | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
The bedrock of Nigeria’s digital economy—our daily calls, messages, and financial transactions—flows through telecom networks. When the frameworks protecting this personal data are weak, the resulting exposure is swift and severe; when they are sound, trust in our digital infrastructure thrives. This critical intersection of law and technology is the focus of the upcoming NBA-SLP TMT Committee Webinar: ‘Data Protection Frameworks for Telecom Operators’ . The session is designed to address the pivotal challenge facing operators: how to bui…
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ELEVATING THE BAR: AN INVITATION TO MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
The pursuit of excellence in the legal profession is a continuous journey, one best navigated with guidance. I recently received a stirring invitation from the Mentoring Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, calling for both mentors and mentees to join a vital new programme. This initiative isn't just a networking event; it is a dedicated effort to uphold and elevate the standards of legal practice in Nigeria. The core mission is straightforward: to pair experienced, seasoned lawyers (Mentors) with legal professi…
