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Embracing the Girl Child Initiative Brings Hope to IDP Camp on World Menstrual Hygiene Day. ABUJA, NIGERIA. In commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Embracing the Girl Child Initiative carried out a humanitarian outreach at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, providing menstrual hygiene education, sanitary products, postnatal supplies, and food support to vulnerable women, girls, and families. The outreach formed part of the organisation's commitment to advancing the health, dignity, and wellbeing of women and girls, particularly those living in underserved and displaced communities. Recognising that menstrual health remains a critical but often overlooked aspect of women's wellbeing, the initiative focused on raising awareness about proper menstrual hygiene practices while addressing the challenges of period poverty faced by many girls and women within the camp. During the programme, participants received practical education on menstrual hygiene man...

AMVCA: WHO OWNS THE LEGAL RIGHTS TO THE FASHION DESIGNS? Author: Pius Owhoavwodua, CIPP/E Introduction Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) transforms into Nigeria’s most watched fashion theatre. Before the nominations are announced, before any award is lifted, the red carpet has already declared its own winners. Hashtags trend, stylists and designers are celebrated, but behind the flashing cameras and viral moments, a legal conversation is quietly building, one that the Nigerian fashion industry can no longer afford to avoid. Immediately after the event, there were multiple reports of designers calling out celebrities on Instagram for taking their original sketches to cheaper tailors. The nature of the disputes range from celebrities threatening lawsuits over credit disputes, fast-fashion copyists listing replicas of custom gowns before the award ceremony even concludes, and beaders demanding recognition they were contractually denied. These are ...

Final Call For “The Experience” NBA Abuja Law Week Dinner 2026 Set For Unforgettable Night Of Elegance And Networking. As anticipation continues to build across the legal community, the countdown is officially entering its final stage for one of the most anticipated social gatherings of the NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) Law Week 2026,  “The Experience.” Beyond the courtrooms, conference sessions, and policy conversations, the Law Week Dinner has become a defining tradition of connection, celebration, and shared memories within the legal profession. Each year, it brings together distinguished legal practitioners, senior members of the Bar, young lawyers, policymakers, business leaders, and guests for an evening that blends elegance, relaxation, networking, and entertainment in an atmosphere reflective of the prestige of the Unity Bar. With excitement already building around this year’s edition, organisers have now issued the final call for payments and reservations ahe...

Beyond Representation: NBA Abuja Law Week 2026 To Examine Legal Reforms And Inclusive Governance In Nigeria. As Nigeria continues to navigate complex questions around governance, democratic participation, constitutional reform, and national development, conversations around inclusion and equitable representation remain increasingly important within public policy and institutional discourse. Against this backdrop, the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), will host another important engagement during its 2026 Law Week themed “ Advancing Gender Equity Through Legal Reforms and Reserved Seat Bill.” Against focusing on personalities or political sentiments, the session is expected to critically examine the broader issues surrounding legal reforms, institutional participation, representation, and policy frameworks aimed at strengthening democratic inclusion and national development. The conversation will bring together respected legal professionals, policymaker...

Can Smart Policies Rescue Nigeria’s Economy? Aare Akinboro, SAN, Other Leading Legal Minds To Lead Critical Conversation At NBA Abuja Law Week 2026. At a time when Nigerians continue to grapple with economic uncertainty, rising inflation, policy inconsistencies, unemployment, and growing concerns about sustainable development, conversations around the future of Nigeria’s economy have become more urgent than ever. Across boardrooms, courtrooms, government institutions, and everyday communities, one question continues to echo loudly: what kind of policies can truly drive long-term economic growth and national stability? It is against this backdrop that the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), will convene another major session at its 2026 Law Week focused on the intersection of law, governance, economic reform, and national development. Themed “Driving Sustainable Economic Growth Through Smart Policies,” the Day 3 Session 2 engagement is expected to bring toget...

Can Nigeria’s Democracy Survive Weak Institutions? NBA Abuja Law Week 2026 To Host Crucial Conversation On Institution Building. Across Nigeria, conversations about democracy often focus on elections, political actors, and leadership failures. Yet, beneath every stable democracy lies something far more enduring, strong institutions. From the judiciary to electoral bodies, law enforcement agencies, legislative structures, and governance systems, the strength or weakness of institutions ultimately determines whether democracy survives moments of pressure or collapses under them. As Nigerians continue to grapple with concerns surrounding governance, accountability, justice delivery, electoral credibility, and public trust in state institutions, the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), is set to convene another important conversation during its 2026 Law Week focused on one of the most pressing issues confronting the nation’s democratic future. Themed “Institut...