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“CLE Releases 117 Approved Law Faculties” — Council Warns Unaccredited Universities’ Law Graduates Will Not Enter Nigerian Law School

Law News June 5, 2026

The Council of Legal Education has released an updated list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria, warning that only institutions accredited by the Council are…

NBA warns against excessive bail conditions

NBA June 5, 2026

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has expressed concern over what…

UK to restrict universities’ sponsorship of international students over visa abuse

General Update June 5, 2026

How Wike’s aide got access to Emeka Ike’s voter details – INEC

News Update June 5, 2026

Court sentences ‘Yahoo boy’ to 20-year jail term in Ekiti

Court voids INEC timetable for 2027 polls

“NBA Publishes 70 Names In LPDC Directions” — Issues Caveat That Appeals Operate As Stay Of Execution Pending Supreme Court Decision

Lagos Proprietor bags life sentence for sexually assaulting minor

Two Abuja security guards bag life jail over serial rape of girl for 6 years

Law News

“CLE Releases 117 Approved Law Faculties” — Council Warns Unaccredited Universities’ Law Graduates Will Not Enter Nigerian Law School

Law News June 5, 2026

The Council of Legal Education has released an updated list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria, warning…

“Not Qualified for Admission” — Appeal Court Backs Cancellation of Orji Kalu’s Degree

Law News April 28, 2026

Court Remands Alleged Coup Plotters in DSS Custody

‘I’m a UNN Law Graduate but Didn’t Attend Law School’ — EFCC Probes Suspected Fake Lawyer

Bar Finals 2025: Pass Rate Falls to 79.1% with 1,067 Candidates Failing

General Updates

UK to restrict universities’ sponsorship of international students over visa abuse

General Update June 5, 2026

The United Kingdom is set to introduce stricter rules that could prevent universities from sponsoring international students, as part of efforts to curb alleged visa…

US Court Dismisses Nigerian Businessman’s $159 Million Suit Against Nigeria, Rules Payment In Dollars Alone Does Not Establish American Jurisdiction

UK court dismisses evidence of a witness who wore smart glasses during Cross-examination

UK Introduces Strict ETA Rule: Visa-Exempt Travellers Must Obtain Authorisation From Feb 25, 2026

General Update February 10, 2026

Trump, Sons, and Trump Organization File $10bn Lawsuit Against IRS and Treasury Over Tax Data Breach

General Update January 30, 2026

Rwanda Takes Legal Action Against the UK at The Hague Over Cancelled Migration Treaty

Canada separatists accused of ‘treason’ after secret talks with US state department

No solicitors in latest annual silk round

Legal Updates

Case Law Friday: Substantial Justice Over Technicalities – A Supreme Court Insight from FRN v. Odeh (2025) 4–5 S.C. (Pt. I) 1 @ 35–38

Legal Updates April 17, 2026

In this week’s edition of Case Law Friday, we examine a significant decision of the…

Recalibrating Physical Planning In Nigeria

September 19, 2025

How to Process a Change of Name at the Supreme Court : Updated Requirements

May 8, 2025

What residents should know and do about Wike’s land policy to protect properties

April 15, 2025

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