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Intellectual honesty over short-term opportunism. ⚖️🇨🇮In our latest interview spotlight, we sit down with Désiré Woï, S....
26/06/2026

Intellectual honesty over short-term opportunism. ⚖️🇨🇮

In our latest interview spotlight, we sit down with Désiré Woï, S.J.D., Esq., a transaction lawyer operating at the intersection of international capital and West African regulation. Admitted in New York and practicing as a licensed legal counsel in Côte d’Ivoire, Désiré shares how his time at DLA Piper, Grant Thornton, and Bile-Aka, Brizoua-Bi & Partners shaped his approach to M&A, Energy, and Project Finance.

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“Growth happens when we stop treating our professions as rigid scripts and start viewing them as living systems we have ...
25/06/2026

“Growth happens when we stop treating our professions as rigid scripts and start viewing them as living systems we have the power to architect.” 🌟

The new edition of Lawverse Magazine bridges the gap between complex legal theory and real-world commercial success. This issue explores the shifting dynamics of African governance, tech innovation, and corporate strategy.

This issue explicitly tackles the burning institutional question: Is the Nigerian Bar Association Ready for Its First Elected Female President?

Get inspired by the career journeys and strategic insights shared in our exclusive interview sessions with Ozioma Agu (Partner at Stren & Blan Partners), Désiré Woi, S.J.D., Esq. (Counsel at Bennani & Associés LLP), Hlengiwe Shayo (Manager Corporate Business Development at Sibanye Stillwater), and Thandiwe Nhlapho (Corporate Lawyer).

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The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) suspended foremost constitutional lawyer, human rights crusader, an...
24/06/2026

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) suspended foremost constitutional lawyer, human rights crusader, and professor of law, Mike Ozekhome, from the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

Announced by Kabir Eniola Akanbi, the Supreme Court's Chief Registrar and LPPC Secretary, the decision was made during the committee’s 173rd general meeting held on June 23 pursuant to paragraph 26(6) of the guidelines for the conferment and management of the SAN rank.

This suspension, which bars Ozekhome from parading or holding himself out as a SAN, will remain in force pending the final determination of disciplinary proceedings before the LPPC’s Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee and other related proceedings.

The LPPC stated this action aims to safeguard the integrity, dignity, and prestige of the rank while reinforcing its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and discipline within the legal profession to ensure the SAN rank continues to command public confidence and respect.

Following a Supreme Court judgment, Justice Habeeb Abiru proposed that Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) undergo periodi...
24/06/2026

Following a Supreme Court judgment, Justice Habeeb Abiru proposed that Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) undergo periodic reviews rather than holding the rank as a lifetime honor. The recommendation arose after the apex court dismissed an appeal by Dr. Stephen Olusegun Ogidan, who challenged a N1.5 billion forfeiture despite having already entered a plea bargain and refunded the money. Justice Abiru questioned why two SANs accepted a brief contesting a concluded matter, calling it an attempt to ridicule the judicial process.
The proposal amplifies concerns regarding frivolous litigation, forum shopping, and deliberate delays by senior lawyers. Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi have previously warned that the rank is a conditional privilege, citing past instances where courts penalized SANs or the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) suspended them for misconduct.
Legal experts and practitioners largely support periodic assessments to restore public trust and curb professional indiscipline. However, commentators note that reforms must balance accountability with the foundational right of all litigants to legal representation, adding that Justice Abiru’s judicial observations do not automatically alter the existing statutory framework.

“When you're starting out in law, it’s easy to confuse looking successful with building success.”Here are 11 things youn...
23/06/2026

“When you're starting out in law, it’s easy to confuse looking successful with building success.”

Here are 11 things young lawyers waste too much time worrying about, and the mindset shifts required to fix them.

Our Dignified Person Of The Week: Stephen Akinsanya OBE
22/06/2026

Our Dignified Person Of The Week: Stephen Akinsanya OBE

Sarah Araba Tettey, a 26-year-old Ghanaian lawyer and KNUST Faculty of Law alumna, died after collapsing during post-mat...
19/06/2026

Sarah Araba Tettey, a 26-year-old Ghanaian lawyer and KNUST Faculty of Law alumna, died after collapsing during post-match celebrations of Ghana's FIFA World Cup victory over Panama.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at the Standard Hostel in Bomso near KNUST, where she was watching the match with friends. Although rushed to a nearby hospital, medical personnel were unable to revive her, and she was pronounced dead. Tettey had been called to the Ghana Bar earlier this year and was practicing with O & A Legal Consult. Her passing has triggered a widespread outpouring of grief and tributes on social media from friends, colleagues, and former classmates.

Currently, her family has not issued an official statement, and neither they nor medical authorities have officially confirmed the exact cause of death. Her remains have been deposited in a mortuary pending further arrangements.

KENNA, a leading Nigerian corporate law firm headquartered in Lagos with offices in Abuja and Enugu, has appointed Ms. E...
18/06/2026

KENNA, a leading Nigerian corporate law firm headquartered in Lagos with offices in Abuja and Enugu, has appointed Ms. Eunice Alasa as Deputy Managing Partner, effective June 17, 2026. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Alasa served as a Partner in the firm’s Governance and Financial Services practice, where she specialized in energy law, intellectual property, telecommunications, and financial services, while earning recognition for her strategic counsel on complex regulatory and commercial transactions. In her new executive capacity, she will collaborate closely with the Managing Partner to guide KENNA’s strategic direction, optimize operational excellence, and enhance the firm's capacity to deliver integrated, world-class legal solutions and specialized transaction services across Nigeria and internationally.

This internal leadership promotion highlights KENNA’s ongoing commitment to cultivating talent from within and expanding its institutional leadership depth. Commenting on her new role, Managing Partner Ituah Imhanze, FCArb, expressed absolute confidence in her leadership, praising her exceptional legal acumen, strategic foresight, collaborative management style, and deep understanding of financial services. Furthermore, Professor Fabian Ajogwu, SAN, Senior Partner at KENNA, lauded her advancement as a testament to her hard work, integrity, sound judgment, and intellectual rigor, emphasizing that she embodies the firm's historic tradition of professional excellence and sustainable client relationships.

Don't let your first trial catch you off guard. From laying the foundation to surviving the opposing counsel's objection...
14/06/2026

Don't let your first trial catch you off guard. From laying the foundation to surviving the opposing counsel's objection, here is a practical guide to handling exhibits like a pro.

Spotlight on Salahudin Bashir Abdi
11/06/2026

Spotlight on Salahudin Bashir Abdi

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