#NigerianBarAssociation

UK Lawyers Can’t Practice In Nigeria – FG Makes U-turn

Feb 14, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has made a U-turn on its earlier statement indicating that United Kingdom, UK, lawyers are allowed to practice in Nigeria. Nigerian Minister for Trade and Investment Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a statement, highlighted that the UK-trained lawyers can practice in Nigeria following an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership … Read more

2023 Polls: INEC Enlist 191 Lawyers For Prosecution Of 1,076 Electoral Offenders

Nov 23, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a total of 191 lawyers, including 16 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), have committed to prosecuting 1,076 electoral offenders profiled by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The 1,076 electoral offenders were arrested in 35 states across the country during the February and March 2023 general elections, the electoral umpire said, … Read more