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FIDA ABUJA HEARTILY CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE.  On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of FIDA Nigeria, Abuja Branch, and on a personal note as Chairperson of the Branch, I joyfully and proudly celebrate one of our own, a longstanding dedicated member, Dr. Princess Franchesca Chukwunani whose recent, well deserved promotion to the cadre of Director in the Federal Civil Service stands as a powerful testament to the rewards of quiet excellence, unwavering focus, and uncommon resilience. Having served FIDA both at the branch and national levels, her journey has been marked by consistent diligence, disciplined service, steadfast professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Through seasons of challenge and opportunity alike, she is a worthy demonstration that true progress is often forged through patience, discipline, and an unshakeable belief in one’s chosen path (those who recall the period of her tenure as the Chairman of the NBA Unity Bar may better ...

THE STREET LAWYER NG SET TO HOST IT'S FIRST CIVIC DIALOGUE IN ABUJA NIGERIA.  The law does not exist only in courtrooms and statutes. It lives in communities, in lived experiences, in the everyday realities of people who may never step into a courtroom but feel the impact of justice  or the absence of it, every day. It is from this understanding that Street Law Conversations™ was conceived. On Saturday, 13 December 2025, The Street Lawyer NG will host the maiden edition of Street Law Conversations™  Intimate Live Edition in Abuja, a carefully curated civic dialogue designed to interrogate one central question: “The Bar and the Street, Who Speaks for the People?” This is an intimate, idea driven gathering that brings together voices from law, governance, activism, youth leadership, and civic advocacy to reflect on justice not just as a legal concept, but as a lived reality. It is a space created deliberately for listening, reflection, and honest conversation. S...

NLS Class of 2017/2018 Alumni leaders hails Mr. Adekunle Olanipekun’s Notary Public Appointment by the CJN, describes the achievement as pioneer for their set. Abuja, Nigeria. The leadership of the Nigerian Law School Class of 2017/2018 Alumni, spanning all six campuses of the institution, has congratulated Mr. Adekunle Olanipekun on his recent appointment and swearing-in as a Notary Public by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria on Wednesday December 3, 2025. In a statement jointly issued by Desmond Orisewezie (Lagos), Akintomide David (Yola), Victor Kuforiji (Kano), Segun Faniran (Bayelsa) and Falayi Babafemi (Enugu), the former leaders described Mr. Olanipekun’s achievement as a proud and pioneering milestone for their Class.  They further noted that his elevation to the prestigious office of Notary Public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not only celebrates his personal dedication to the legal profession but also reflects the growing impact, excellence, and pr...

#TheLegacyDialogue 2.0 Event Highlights - Relieve the Spectacular moments #TheLegacyDialogue 2.0 was a tremendous success in forging a lasting legacy for the legal profession in Nigeria.  Dive into the highlights and relive the magic of #TheLegacyDialogue 2.0 as we share exclusive pictures and videos from the transgenerational event which held on Friday, 24th October 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja.   ... a well crafted throwback to the impactful moments from the 2nd edition of #TheLegacyDialogue.  Theme:  _Institutionalisation of Mentorship in the Legal Profession: A Strategic Blueprint for Professional Development._ We look forward to welcoming you in 2026 for #TheLegacyDialogue 3.0 ... another opportunity for insightful discussions and impactful engagements in furtherance of building a lasting legacy of Mentorship, Sponsorship, Reforms & Advocacy [MSRA] in the Legal Profession.  📸📹🏮 *#THELEGACYDIALOGUE 2.0 MEDIA GALLERY...