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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has awarded N210m in damages against Airtel Networks Limited for the unlawful use of a musical work titled “Nigeria Go Survive.” Justice Ibrahim Kala, while delivering judgment on Monday in suit no. FHC/L/CS/1822/2022, filed by the producer of the song, Veno Marioghae Mbanefo, held that Airtel’s use of the work without licence or authorisation amounted to copyright infringement. Justice Kala said, “It is hereby declared that the defendant’s engaging in the restricted acts in the use of the plaintiff’s musical work titled ‘Nigeria Go Survive’ or any substantial part of it for advertisement,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, nullified provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC), 2023, and the NBA Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Rules, 2025, to the extent that they impose additional conditions on a legal practitioner’s right of audience in court. Delivering judgment in Suit No. FHC/CS/1238/2025: Victor Ozioma Nwadike v. Nigerian Bar Association & Ors, Justice Mohammed Umar held that the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) lacks the power to add to, vary, or alter statutory requirements governing a lawyer’s right to practise law in Nigeria. The court ruled that while professional regulation and continuing legal…

Retired Hon. Justice Hadiza Ali-Jos of the Borno State High Court has been honoured with the maiden Gani Fawehinmi Integrity Award at the Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture organised by the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) Ikeja Branch,in recognition of her exceptional integrity, courage, and commitment to justice. Themed “Integrity Deficiency in the Justice Sector: Whither the Legal Profession?,” the flagship intellectual and professional gathering is dedicated to honouring the legacy of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi and promoting discourse on justice, accountability, and the rule of law. The lecture was held on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja,Lagos. This…

The Law Society has said it is ‘extremely disappointed’ that not a single solicitor has been appointed King’s Counsel in this year’s silk round. The King has approved the appointment of 96 new silks, the Ministry of Justice announced today – all barristers despite nine solicitors applying. KC status is awarded to legal professionals who have demonstrated a particular skill and expertise in the conduct of advocacy, and solicitors with higher rights of audience have been eligible to apply for KC status since 1995. To date, only 66 solicitors have been appointed out of 231 applicants. Society president Mark Evans…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for the suspension and prosecution of deposit banks, Fintechs and microfinance banks aiding and abetting fraudsters in defrauding Nigerians through fraudulent schemes. The Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Wilson Uwujaren, made the call in Abuja, on the sidelines of a news briefing about negligence and compromise of the financial institutions that cost victims billions of naira. Uwujaren said that the commission uncovered widespread compromise within Nigeria’s financial system, involving an N18.7 billion investment scam and fraudulent transactions of N162 billion in cryptocurrencies. He accused one new-generation bank, six Fintechs…

On the authority of TAYLOR WOODROW NIG. LTD v. S.E. GMPH (1993) 3-4 S.C. 1 @ 12 – 17 misconduct occurs for example:

(1) if the arbitrator or umpire fails to decide all the matters which were referred to him;

The Court of Appeal has rejected the appointment of Wole Olanipekun and Muiz Banire as counsel representing Nestoil and Neconde in the $2 billion debt case filed by FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited and First Trustees. In its ruling on Friday, the court held that the powers of the Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi-led board of directors to appoint lawyers has been suspended by the receivership. The court granted the orders to disqualify and suspend the senior lawyers and other members of the legal team assembled by Azudialu-Obiejesi, maintaining that the plaintiff that sued and appointed the receiver is the entity that can appoint…

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has formally confirmed that key provisions of Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform laws were altered in the versions gazetted and circulated to the public. it said the alteration constitutes a breach of the Constitution and an affront to the legislature’s authority. The confirmation, contained in the interim report of the House Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Laws and made public on Friday, follows intense scrutiny of the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the four tax reform Acts released by the House under the direction of the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, and comparison…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 lawyers to President Bola Tinubu, for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court. The legal body said it took the decision at its 110th Meeting that held on January 13 and 14 . According to the Council, which is headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the lawyers were the successful candidates for the high court bench. A statement that was signed by the Deputy Director of Information at the NJC, Mrs. Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, at the time the Council met, security report on the candidates was not…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended 14 candidates to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court after security report declared them unblemished. A statement by the Deputy Director of Information of the NJC, Mrs Kemi Ogedengbe Thursday evening said, the Council made the recommendation at its 110th meeting held between 13 and 14 January 2026. The meeting presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun resolved to recommend to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 14 names of successful candidates for appointment as Judges of the Federal High Court. At the…