FEDERAL HIGH COURT OF NIGERIA, LAGOS DIVISION ANNOUNCES PHASED RELOCATION TO NEW COMPLEX AND FREE PARKING CONCESSION
NOTICE TO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC: PHASED RELOCATION TO THE NEW FEDERAL HIGH COURT COMPLEX, LAGOS, AND FREE PARKING CONCESSION The Management of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, hereby informs legal practitioners and the general public that the Court's relocation to its new Court Complex is being undertaken in phases. The first phase of the relocation will commence with the Vacation Courts, which will begin sitting at the new Court Complex on Monday, 3 August 2026. To facilitate a seamless trans…
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PUBLIC NOTICE: SAFETY TIPS FOR HEALTHY LIVING DURING THIS PERIOD OF RAINFALLS.
In view of the recently observed violent rainstorms, the outlook is that we should expect more heavy downpours with intense lightning flashes. To avoid risks to lives and property, the general public is hereby advised to avoid taking shelter under metallic structures and not to hold metallic objects. Other Safety Tips; 1. Don't use a mobile phone when it is raining. 2. Switch off your TV set. 3. Stay away from transformers and electronic objects. 4. Stay away from mirrors and glass objects. 5. Avoid taking baths when it is raining. Let&#…
NOTICE: IN THE HIGH COURT OF LAGOS STATE, 2023 EASTER VACATION.
It is hereby stated for general information that the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Honourable Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, has pursuant to order 49 rule 4 (b) of the High Court of Lagos State (Civil procedure) rules, 2019, approved that the period between Friday, 7th of April, 2023 to Friday, 14th of April, 2023 shall be the period fixed for the year 2023 Easter vacation. To read in full, kindly view the attached picture below.
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PRESIDENT BUHARI SIGNS CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL INTO LAW.
The Alteration Bills read below: 1. Fifth alteration (No.1), the Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to change the names of Afikpo North and Afikpo South Local Government Areas; and for related matters. 2. Fifth Alteration (No.2), the Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to change the name of Kunchi Local Government Area; and for related matters. 3. Fifth Alteration (No.3), the Bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to chan…
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POSTPONEMENT OF THE CHIEF JUDGE'S VISIT TO WARRI CUSTODIAL CENTRE. | Agbaragu Timothy
The chief judge's visit to the Warri Custodial Centre earlier scheduled for Tuesday 21st to Wednesday 22nd March 2023 has been postponed to Tuesday 2nd to Wednesday 3rd of May, 2023. A statement by the chief registrar, High Court of Justice, Asaba Obomejero Aforkeya, Esq. disclosed that the postponement was occasioned by the closeness of the Gubernatorial and Houses of Assembly elections to the earlier scheduled date. The statement added that the Chief Judge's visit to other custodial centres remained as scheduled. It urged lawyers, th…
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) JUDGE FOR THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT OF NIGERIA: CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Please, find attached this Public Notice in respect of the appointment of a Judge of the National Industrial Court. To download the Public Notice, click the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PM9g8z4Kz7Kh-UkGM1yhmxo1GtXvq3JZ/view?usp=drivesdk
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR DISTINGUISHED BRANCH CHAIRMEN.
NBA OBSERVERS GUIDE Dear Observers, This message is to inform all NBA-INEC accredited observers of the following important guidelines aimed at the effective coordination of the activities of the NBA Election Working Group and individual observers: Find below the link for the Code of Conduct for observers and materials for the training (held on Wednesday 15th February 2023): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10LZXcTPtGoEPfAiUCOtBU40iiEQivIbl It is important that every observer reads through the materials for a proper understanding of the …
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NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE CHALLENGES OF THE CURRENCY SWAP AND STATE OF THE NATION ON THE 16TH FEBRUARY 2023.
My Dear Compatriots, 1. I have found it necessary to address you today, on the state of the nation and to render an account on the efforts of our administration to sustain and strengthen our economy, enhance the fight against corruption and sustain our gains in the fight against terrorism and insecurity which has, undoubtedly, been impacted by several internal and external factors. 2. Particularly, I am addressing you, as your democratically elected President, to identify with you and express my sympathy, over the difficulties being experience…
AN APPRAISAL OF THE RIGHTS OF NIGERIANS WHO REGISTERED BUT WERE NOT ISSUED PVC BY THE INEC | Jesse Nwaenyo Esq.
After the right to life, the next basic right is the right to vote. According to Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States of America, “The right to vote is the basic right without which all others are meaningless. It gives people, people as individuals, control over their destinies.” The right to vote is a constitutional right. It is the bedrock of our democracy. Section 117 (2) of the 1999 Constitution provides that: “Every citizen of Nigeria, who has attained the age of eighteen years residing in Nigeria at the time of the…
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TEXT OF A PRESS CONFERENCE BY GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU ON THE FUEL SHORTAGE AND CURRENCY CRISIS.
My dear Lagosians, I have found it necessary to address you today, following some events in our dear country. The currency exchange and the fuel situation have, no doubt, raised tension in the land. First, is to thank you, dear Lagosians, for your patience and understanding in the face of the hardship that you have experienced in recent days. Your resilience has been remarkable. On behalf of the Executive Council, I thank you most sincerely for standing firm and demonstrating your confidence in our ability to protect your interest in these di…
IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL 9 (NINE) JUDGES FOR THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT BENCH: CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
PUBLIC NOTICE Recall that on the 14th of January 2023, pursuant to a request for nominations received from the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) published a Notice calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified legal practitioners from Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Gombe, Kebbi, Ogun and Oyo States, for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court. The NBA has received expressions of interest from 60 members, and we hereby publish the list of these candidates. Members of the Bar and the public are in…
THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES NBA TV.
Yesterday, the NBA President, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, spoke on the CBN Demonetisation Policy on NBA TV. Kindly click the link below to watch the video and also subscribe to the channel for more video updates. https://bit.ly/NBAonCBN
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AMINA MUHAMMED'S KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE NBA STATE OF THE NATION DIALOGUE.
Kindly play the video below to listen to the keynote address of Amina Muhammed at the NBA State of Nation Dialogue.
CBN DEMONETISATION POLICY: NBA PRESIDENT WRITES CBN GOVERNOR, MEETS MINISTER OF FINANCE, APPEALS FOR URGENT REVIEW OF POLICY, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI MAY HAVE BEEN WRONGLY ADVISED, INSISTS THE LAW ALLOWS NIGERIANS TO DEMAND CBN TO REDEEM OLD NOTES AFTER THE JANUARY 31ST DEADLINE.
PRESS RELEASE In reaction to the demonetisation policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) which directs that the old naira notes (N100, N200, N500 and N1000) will cease to be legal tender in Nigeria from February, 2023, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has insisted that the law allows Nigerians to redeem their old naira notes at the CBN even after the January 31st, 2023 deadline set by the apex bank. The NBA has also appealed for the urgent review of the demonetisation policy of the CBN. The NBA’s appeal is contained in a letter signed by …
THE NBA PRESIDENT CONVENES NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION.
Dear Learned Seniors and Friends, Sir Christopher Sapara Williams, on the role of the lawyer to the nation, said: “The legal practitioner lives for the direction of his people and the advancement of the cause of his county.” Also, Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, CJN (of blessed memory), on the critical role lawyers play in the life of a nation, made the following profound statement: “The respect in which the Bar in any country is held is the best indicator of the freedom in that country.” It is clear from the above-quoted statements that, as privilege…
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CBN BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Mr. Godwin Emefiele (CON) (Chairman, Board of Directors) , The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Plot 33, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way, Central Business District, Cadastral Zone, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. P.M.B. 0187, Garki Abuja. Nigeria. Mrs. Aishah N. Ahmad (Board Member) Deputy Governor, Financial Systems Stability Directorate Mr. Edward L. Adamu (Board Member) Deputy Governor, Corporate Services Directorate Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi (Board Member) Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate Dr. Kingsley Obiora (Board Memb…
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WEBINARS ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ELEVATION TO THE RANK OF SENIOR ADVOCATE OF NIGERIA IN THE 2023 EXERCISE.
The Secretariat of the Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee (LPPC) and the Technical Team of Law Pavilion Limited are organising two webinars to guide prospective applicants on the online application process. The 1st session is for academic applicants and it will hold on the 9th of January, 2023 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please click on the link below to register for the session:- https://bit.ly/3Vt9jcj The 2nd session is for advocate applicants and it will hold on the 10th of January, 2023 from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please click on the link bel…
