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…As Branch Moves to Strengthen Professional Development, Mentorship and Integration of Young Lawyers Reported by Michael Obinna Ochili, Esq. | Legal Diary News The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch, under the leadership of its Chairman, Yakubu Philemon, SAN , is set to host its 2026 New Wigs Induction and Mentorship Ceremony, alongside a Cocktail Party, in a landmark initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of legal practitioners. The much-anticipated event is scheduled for Tuesday, 1st December 2026, at the NBA National Secretariat Auditorium, Central Business District, Abuja , with the induction and mentorship ceremony commencing at 1:00 p.m. , followed by a cocktail reception at 5:00 p.m. Organised through the Branch's Induction and Mentorship Committee, chaired by Mrs. Wendy Kuku, SAN , the programme seeks to provide newly called lawyers with practical guidance, professional exposure and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with ex...

Reported by Michael Obinna Ochili, Esq. | Legal Diary News The forthcoming 2026 Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference will feature distinguished legal practitioners, scholars and development experts in a high-level discussion on “Law, Governance and Development.” The session, scheduled for 10 November 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. , at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, will be chaired by Kenneth Ahia, SAN , former Commissioner of the Abia State Law Review and Reform Commission. Distinguished panellists include Boma Alabi, SAN , former President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association; Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson , former Second Vice President of the NBA; Ikhide Ehigheua, SAN , former Vice Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL; Akingbolahan Adeniran , former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; and Godwin Odo , Child Protection Specialist with UNICEF. The session is expect...

Reported by Michael Obinna Ochili, Esq. | Legal Diary News The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has unveiled an impressive lineup of distinguished female legal practitioners, judicial officers, academics and public sector leaders for a special pre-conference workshop at its forthcoming 2026 Annual Conference in Umuahia, Abia State. The workshop, titled "Women in the Justice Sector: Lawyers’ Self-Help, Mentoring and Leadership Development," is scheduled for Monday, 9 November 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia. The session forms part of the pre-conference activities of the NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference, holding from 9 to 13 November 2026, under the theme "In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy and Development." The workshop will focus on strengthening women's participation and leadership within the justice sector through mentorship, ...

Respected senior lawyer and public interest advocate, Mr. Ken Ahia, SAN has announced that he will be hosting a Cocktail Reception in honour of delegates and participants at the 2026 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference. The 2026 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference is themed "In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy and Development" and is scheduled to hold from 9th to 13th November, 2026. According to the invitation, the Cocktail hosted by Ken Ahia, SAN is scheduled to hold on Monday, 9th November, 2026 by 6:00 PM at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State. The reception is designed as an evening to Network, Engage and Collaborate amongst colleagues attending the annual conference. To register for the Annual Conference, click here: https://app.nbaspidel.ng/en/public/events/nba-spidel-2026-annual-conference For general information on the conference, please visit www.nbaspidel.ng.

By Michael Obinna Ochili, Esq. | Legal Diary News 5 November 2026 Journalists championing justice, exposing corruption, defending human rights and promoting good governance in Nigeria now have an opportunity to receive national recognition. The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has announced the commencement of nominations for its 2026 Public Interest and Development Media Award , aimed at celebrating journalists whose reporting promotes accountability, justice and national development. The prestigious award will be presented during the 2026 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference , scheduled for 9–13 November 2026 , at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State. The conference, themed "In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy and Development," is expected to attract leading legal practitioners, policymakers, journalists, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. RECOGNISING JOURNALISM...

As more individuals and corporates continue to line up in support of the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference in Umuahia, Naija Virtual Notary (NVN) has registered 10 young lawyers to attend. The sponsorship comes at a time of growing goodwill and broad-based support for the conference from members of the Bar and corporate partners committed to strengthening public interest law in Nigeria. In furtherance of its commitment to youth empowerment and the advancement of public interest law, NVN has provided full conference registration for the 10 young lawyers to participate in the NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference scheduled to hold in Umuahia, Abia State. The NBA-SPIDEL Conference, focused on strengthening public interest litigation, rule of law, and democratic accountability, is one of the Bar’s flagship events, bringing together leading jurists, Senior Advocates, human rights advocates, and policy makers...

The Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), led by its Chairman, Yakubu Philemon, SAN, on Wednesday, 4th November 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Mela Audu Nunghe, SAN, a distinguished Elder and Past Chairman of the Branch. The visit, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., formed part of the administration's ongoing Elders’ Sensitisation and Strategic Engagement Initiative , designed to strengthen institutional relationships, preserve the Branch's rich history and benefit from the wisdom and experience of past leaders. A DISTINGUISHED LEGACY OF BAR LEADERSHIP Mela Audu Nunghe, SAN, is a respected legal practitioner whose professional career spans over four decades. A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1983, he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984. He subsequently obtained a Master of Laws degree from the University of Jos and distinguished himself in corporate law, commer...