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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...

NBA Abuja Law Week 2026 Continues With High-Level Conversation On Electoral Justice And Constitutionalism Ahead of 2027 Elections. As Nigeria gradually approaches another electoral cycle, conversations surrounding constitutionalism, electoral credibility, institutional accountability, and the protection of democratic values continue to dominate public discourse. Against this backdrop, the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), is set to host another critical session at its 2026 Law Week focused on the future of Nigeria’s democracy and the rule of law. Scheduled as Day 2, Session 2 of the ongoing Law Week, the session is themed: “Upholding Constitutionalism: Electoral Justice and the Rule of Law in the 2027 Elections.” The conversation is expected to bring together distinguished legal practitioners, governance experts, election stakeholders, and public policy advocates to examine the role of the law and democratic institutions in safeguarding free, fair, and ...

NBA Abuja Law Week 2026 Set To Commence With High-Level Conversations On Nigeria’s Democracy The stage is officially set for the Opening Ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) Law Week 2026, as distinguished legal minds, policymakers, jurists, and national leaders prepare to converge for what promises to be a defining conversation on the future of Nigeria’s democratic process. Scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 20th May 2026 at the NBA Headquarters, Central Business District, Abuja, this year’s Law Week is themed “Safeguarding Nigeria’s Democratic Process” a timely and thought-provoking focus amid ongoing national conversations surrounding governance, electoral integrity, constitutionalism, and the rule of law. The Opening Ceremony is expected to feature an extraordinary lineup of eminent personalities, including former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR; the Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal C...

NBA Abuja Law Week Dinner 2026: The Countdown Begins for The Experience. With just two days to go, anticipation is building across the legal community as members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), prepare for one of the most anticipated social events of the year, the NBA Abuja Law Week Dinner 2026, themed “The Experience.” Set to hold on Saturday, 23rd May 2026 at A Class, Wuse 2, Abuja, the dinner promises an evening defined by elegance, connection, celebration, and the spirit of camaraderie that continues to shape the legal profession beyond the courtroom. Organisers have described the event as more than just a dinner, but a carefully curated experience designed to bring together distinguished members of the Bar, senior legal practitioners, young lawyers, policymakers, and guests for a night of networking, reflection, and memorable moments. The red carpet is expected to commence by 5:00PM, while dinner begins promptly at 7:00PM. As the countdown co...

Former AGF Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN Unveiled as Keynote Speaker for NBA Abuja Law Week 2026 The Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch, has unveiled former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, CFR, SAN, as the Keynote Speaker for its highly anticipated 2026 Law Week. The announcement has further heightened expectations ahead of what is already shaping up to be one of the most significant legal gatherings in the country this year. A respected legal luminary with extensive experience in governance, international law, and arbitration, Adoke is expected to lead critical conversations around safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic process, constitutional governance, and the evolving role of the legal profession in sustaining the rule of law. As Nigeria continues to navigate complex democratic and institutional realities, this year’s Law Week presents an important platform for reflection, engagement, and forward-looking discourse among lawy...

Senior FIDA Member & Retired Nipost Director Pastor Ruth Kaburuk-Badung Urges Relocation of 2026 Congress Over Xenophobia Concerns. A senior member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called for the urgent relocation of the 2026 FIDA African Regional Congress earlier scheduled to hold in Cape Town, South Africa, citing growing fears over xenophobic attacks targeting Africans and Nigerians in the country. In a strongly worded appeal dated April 26, 2026, addressed to the International President, International Executive Council, and the Regional Planning Committee of the Federación Internacional de Abogadas (FIDA), Abuja-based legal practitioner, Ruth Zikachat Kaburuk-Badung Esq., urged the organization to reconsider South Africa as host nation for the continental gathering. The Congress, scheduled for November 10–14, 2026, is themed: “Uniting Voices, Advancing Justice: Building a Stronger Africa for All.” According to the appeal, the worse...

Beyond the Courtroom: Why Convergence Africa 2026 Matters for the Future of African Professionals.  Tomorrow in Abuja, founders, executives, innovators, investors, lawyers, and business leaders from across different sectors will gather for The Convergence Africa 2026 Summit, a growing platform designed to spark collaboration across industries shaping the future of Africa. With representation expected from Law, Real Estate, Finance, Infotech, and Fashion, the summit is positioning itself as more than just another networking event. It is presenting itself as a meeting point for people building systems, businesses, institutions, and ideas capable of influencing the continent’s economic and professional future. At the center of the conversation is a reality many professionals are beginning to confront: industries no longer operate in isolation. The lawyer now advises tech startups, fintech companies, digital creators, fashion brands, and real estate ventures. The entreprene...

RACE FOR NBA LEADERSHIP TAKES SHAPE AS ECNBA PUBLISHES QUALIFIED CANDIDATES List.  The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has officially released the final list of candidates qualified to contest in the forthcoming 2026 NBA General Elections. The publication of the list marks a significant milestone in the electoral process and formally sets the stage for what is expected to be one of the most closely watched leadership contests in recent Bar history. Among those cleared for the office of President is Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, Past General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association and a respected voice within the legal profession. As conversations around the future of the Bar continue to intensify, lawyers across the country will now turn their attention to leadership vision, institutional direction, professional welfare, and the evolving role of the NBA in national development. The weeks ahead are expected to usher in broader engagemen...