Tag: #LegalProfession
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SAN CALLS FOR STRONGER POLICIES TO ADVANCE WOMEN IN LAW
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Usman Sule, has urged governments and institutions to introduce stronger support systems, deliberate policies, and reforms to promote women in the legal profession and across society. Marking International Women’s Day, Sule praised the resilience, excellence, and growing influence of women, describing them as vital pillars of justice, development, and social…
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SAN URGES STRONGER POLICIES TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN LEGAL PROFESSION
Marking International Women’s Day, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Usman Sule has called for stronger support systems, deliberate policies, and institutional reforms to advance women in the legal profession and across society. In a goodwill message, Sule praised the resilience and excellence of women, especially female lawyers who continue to break barriers and contribute to justice,…
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LPPC CRACKS DOWN ON ‘BLUE SILK’ TITLE, SAYS ONLY SAN IS RECOGNISED
Committee warns lawyers: there’s no shortcut to the prestigious Silk rank. The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has cautioned lawyers against using the title “Blue Silk,” declaring it has no legal backing and is not recognised under Nigerian law. In a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the committee…
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PPDC PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HELP TO 5,595 DETAINEES TO BOOST ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NIGERIA
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has offered free legal representation to over 5,595 detainees across Nigeria, tackling the country’s challenge of poor justice access. Mrs. Lucy Abagi, PPDC CEO, shared this at the PPDC ‘Law For Humanity Summit 2025’ in Abuja. PPDC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, highlighted its efforts…
