Nigeria
Nigeria is a federal republic of 36 states. Abuja is the capital although Lagos is the largest city, not only in Nigeria, but in sub-Saharan Africa and is a significant regional commercial hub. The Nigerian legal system is based on English common law modified by Nigerian rulings, the Constitution, customary law, Islamic (Shari'a) law and legisl ...[Read More]
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Develop links with Nigeria
The Law Society is delighted to welcome the first legal services trade delegation led by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to England and Wales. The delegation, led by NBA president Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), will include representatives of Nigeria's leading law firms looking to develop their relationships with firms in the UK. They will take part in a week of events and activities between 30 November and 4 December.
Law Society's Nigerian partner wins MacArthur award
The partner organisation of the Law Society’s Nigerian Duty Solicitor Scheme has won the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.