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Legal Basis Challenged: Nigerian Law Society Disputes CJN Order on Lawyer Titles
The Nigerian Law Society argues that the Chief Justice of Nigeria's directive to replace the title 'Barrister' with 'Esquire' is legally unsupported and highlights contradictions in the oversight of legal professional titles.
NLS and BOSCON assert their right to award Blue Silks rank to Nigerian lawyers
The NLS and BOSCON have declared their independent authority to confer the Blue Silks rank on Nigerian lawyers, arguing that the designation is an internal affair free from NBA interference.
Nigerian Lawyers Challenge 2026 SAN Conferment Process
ALDRAP has formally requested that Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun pause the 2026 SAN conferment process, citing an ongoing legal dispute regarding the recognition of alternative professional ranks.