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What does the future of legal practice look like?It looks like technology transforming healthcare.It looks like sports b...
03/10/2026

What does the future of legal practice look like?

It looks like technology transforming healthcare.
It looks like sports becoming a sophisticated commercial industry.
It looks like Nigerian fashion brands building valuable intellectual property and expanding into global markets.

These are not distant possibilities. They are emerging realities creating new legal and commercial opportunities.

At the 7th Edition of the Legal Business Conference 2026, we are bringing these new frontiers into focus and creating a platform for lawyers to understand the frameworks, opportunities and challenges shaping health, sports and fashion law.

17 days to go.

The future is expanding. Is your practice ready to look beyond the familiar?

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
https://legalbiznetwork.com/lbc2026

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: October 20, 2026

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The prosecution in the alleged cybercrime trial of Omoyele Sowore has faulted the insistence by his defence that the Dir...
03/10/2026

The prosecution in the alleged cybercrime trial of Omoyele Sowore has faulted the insistence by his defence that the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, must personally appear in court to testify.

Prosecution counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, argued before the Federal High Court in Abuja that another appropriate DSS official could testify on behalf of the Director General, particularly as the matter concerns actions taken in his official capacity. The prosecution also cited a Supreme Court decision in support of its position.

Justice Mohammed Umar has adjourned the case until October 6, 2026, to rule on whether the DSS Director General can be compelled to personally appear and testify as a defence witness.

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the establishment of a quarterly Government Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Policy...
03/10/2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed the establishment of a quarterly Government Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Policy Dialogue Forum to strengthen citizens’ participation in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.

The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announced the directive at the 2026 National Civil Society Organisation Summit in Abuja. The proposed forum is expected to provide a structured platform for evidence based advocacy and ensure that community concerns are considered in government decisions.

Tinubu also pledged greater collaboration with accredited CSOs on public finance transparency, budget tracking and monitoring of humanitarian and grassroots interventions. He urged CSOs to play a stronger role in voter education, election monitoring and advocacy for electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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https://lawhauz.com/tinubu-orders-quarterly-government-cso-policy-dialogue/

The Kaduna State Government has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities across the state as part of ac...
03/10/2026

The Kaduna State Government has granted clemency to 27 inmates in correctional facilities across the state as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

According to the state government, the exercise included the release of eligible inmates as well as the payment of fines and compensation for others. The intervention brings the number of beneficiaries of the administration’s clemency initiatives to more than 500 since Governor Uba Sani assumed office in 2023.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Sir James Kanyip, said the prerogative of mercy was exercised through established processes, with consideration for accountability, rehabilitation and the interests of victims. The government said more than ₦300 million has been committed to fines and compensation for victims since 2023.

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The Office of the Inspector General of Police has written to recognise Ambassador Dahiru Aliyu and Dr Tonye Clinton Jaja...
03/10/2026

The Office of the Inspector General of Police has written to recognise Ambassador Dahiru Aliyu and Dr Tonye Clinton Jaja as President and Executive Director, respectively, of the Nigerian Law Society (NLS).

The letter, dated March 10, 2026, was signed by Commissioner of Police Lateef Adio Ahmed, Principal Staff Officer to the IGP. It acknowledged Aliyu and Jaja in their respective capacities following correspondence from the two officials.

The development comes amid an ongoing dispute over the leadership and legitimacy of organisations using the Nigerian Law Society name. Another faction of the NLS had previously petitioned the IGP, alleging unauthorised use of the society’s name and identity by Aliyu, Jaja and others. Those allegations remain disputed and have not been independently established.

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged religious leaders, traditi...
02/10/2026

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, town unions, market associations, professional bodies, civil society organisations and the media to support the fight against corruption and financial crimes.

Olukoyede made the call during the inauguration of the EFCC zonal directorate in Awka, Anambra State. He urged communities to question the diversion of public resources and speak out when they become aware of fraudulent investment schemes or other financial crimes.

The EFCC Chairman also warned Nigerians against investment offers promising unusually high returns, urging them to verify such schemes before committing their savings.

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https://lawhauz.com/help-in-war-against-corruption-scam-efcc-to-pastors-imams-traditional-rulers-others/

Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has urged Nigerians to maintain hope, strengthen national unity and demand accountabilit...
02/10/2026

Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has urged Nigerians to maintain hope, strengthen national unity and demand accountability as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.

In her goodwill message, the Kogi Central senator said Nigeria’s journey since independence reflects the resilience of its people and called on citizens and leaders to remain committed to building a more prosperous and inclusive nation.

Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), through its Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, called on governments, security agencies and public institutions to place human dignity, equality and justice at the centre of national development. The commission also urged stronger social protection, access to basic services, respect for fundamental rights and equal access to justice.

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https://lawhauz.com/natasha-akpoti-urges-hope-accountability-as-nhrc-demands-rights-based-reforms/

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for a more coordinated media respo...
02/10/2026

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called for a more coordinated media response to sexual and gender based violence (SGBV), with greater focus on survivor protection, public awareness and access to justice.

The Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Bello, made the call during a mentoring and engagement session with members of the Benue End Sexual and Gender Based Violence Media Corps in Makurdi. She urged journalists to sustain public awareness, report SGBV cases responsibly and strengthen collaboration with institutions involved in preventing and responding to the problem.

NAPTIP also highlighted the importance of survivor centred reporting and wider public education, including the use of local languages to reach communities beyond urban centres.

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https://lawhauz.com/naptip-calls-for-coordinated-media-response-to-sgbv/

Law is not standing still. Neither are the industries it serves.Across health, sports and fashion, innovation is creatin...
02/10/2026

Law is not standing still. Neither are the industries it serves.

Across health, sports and fashion, innovation is creating new businesses, new opportunities and new legal questions.

Who protects the data behind a health technology platform?
Who structures the commercial rights of a rising athlete?
Who protects the intellectual property behind a Nigerian fashion brand?

These are the kinds of questions shaping the new frontiers of legal practice.

At the 7th Edition of the Legal Business Conference 2026, we are bringing these conversations to the forefront, enlightening lawyers on the legal and commercial realities shaping these dynamic industries.

18 days to go.

Come and explore what is beyond the familiar.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
https://legalbiznetwork.com/lbc2026

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: October 20, 2026

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, assigning a unique 11 character d...
02/10/2026

The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, assigning a unique 11 character digital postcode to every addressable building in Nigeria.

The system, operated through the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), uses Geographic Information System technology to provide precise location references for homes, businesses, schools, farms and offices. It is expected to support deliveries, emergency response, e commerce, financial services and public service delivery.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has urged Nigerians to find, save and begin using their postcodes when sharing their locations. The codes can be found through the official Digital Postcode platform.

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https://lawhauz.com/find-use-new-digital-postcodes-fg-urges-nigerians/

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