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The Nigerian Bar Association FCT Chairmen Forum has announced a Town Hall Meeting for members of the five NBA branches in the Federal Capital Territory: NBA Abuja Branch, NBA Garki Branch, NBA Nyanya Branch, NBA Bwari Branch and NBA Gwagwalada Branch. The meeting, which will focus on policy formulation for the effective enforcement of the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 , is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the NBA National Secretariat Auditorium, Abuja. A short dramatic video accompanying the announcement reinforces the importance of lawyers placing proper value on their professional services. The exchange depicted in the video highlights a familiar challenge in legal practice—clients seeking professional assistance while attempting to avoid or reduce the payment of appropriate legal fees. The message is clear: legal advice and representation are products of years of education, training, experience and prof...

The Lawyers in Business Institute (LIBI) celebrates an accomplished legal practitioner, distinguished business leader, respected academic, internationally recognised alternative dispute resolution expert and exceptional mentor, High Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, PhD, on the occasion of his birthday. Fondly known as the Akajiugo of Anaocha na Okotu and the Agbagho Dike’izu of Obeledu Kingdom in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, High Chief Obegolu is a man whose influence extends across the legal profession, business community and society at large. Over the years, he has distinguished himself through visionary leadership, professional excellence and an enduring commitment to raising the next generation of leaders. He is widely regarded as a benefactor, maker of men, trailblazer and generational inspiration whose life and accomplishments continue to encourage many. High Chief Obegolu currently serves as President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, w...