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[Just in] "Eid Mubarak, A  Joy and Tranquility": Meti Ukpeh, Esq. Felicitates MULAN In his words: "...may I extend my warmest felicitations to Muslim Lawyers' Association of Nigeria (MULAN) and all Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on this Eid. May this blessed month bring you peace, joy, and spiritual growth. May your fasting be accepted, and may your prayers be answered. May this blessed month bring you clarity of thought, precision in drafting, and success in your cases. May your arguments be strong, your negotiations be fruitful, and your justice be served. As we fast, pray, and give charity, may we also reflect on our roles as vessels of justice and defenders of the rule of law. May our professional endeavors be guided by the principles of fairness, integrity, and compassion. Once again, warmest Ramadan greetings to my colleagues and friends in the legal profession, especially to our brothers and sisters at the Muslim Lawyers' Association of Nigeria (M...

[Just in] "BREAKING THE MOLD: BOLD MOVES, BIG IMPACT" :  METI M. UKPEH, ESQ. THUMBS-UP NBA-YLF, LAGOS BRANCH. In his words: "may I heartily felicitate the leadership of YLF, Lagos Branch,  on the occasion of its Summit holding today, 26th March, 2025 in the beautiful city of Lagos on the theme:  Breaking The Mold: Bold Moves, Big Impact Assuredly, the YLF convergence has continuously championed development and growth of the legal profession in Nigeria over the years. Hence, It is my earnest craving that the deliberations in the meeting be tilted toward the rejuvenation of the welfare of lawyers, human Capital entrepreneurship, welfare of young lawyers amidst artificial intelligence legal business environment staring the legal profession in the face lately. I sincerely have no doubt that the august meeting will make resolutions that will better the lots of the legal profession and Nigeria as a whole.  I also,warmly, welcome delegates to Lagos even as I firmly urge you to ...

[Just in] "BREAKING THE MOLD: BOLD MOVES, BIG IMPACT" :  METI M. UKPEH, ESQ. THUMBS-UP NBA-YLF, LAGOS BRANCH. In his words: "may I heartily felicitate the leadership of YLF, Lagos Branch,  on the occasion of its Summit holding today, 26th March, 2025 in the beautiful city of Lagos on the theme:  Breaking The Mold: Bold Moves, Big Impact Assuredly, the YLF convergence has continuously championed development and growth of the legal profession in Nigeria over the years. Hence, It is my earnest craving that the deliberations in the meeting be tilted toward the rejuvenation of the welfare of lawyers, human Capital entrepreneurship, welfare of young lawyers amidst artificial intelligence legal business environment staring the legal profession in the face lately. I sincerely have no doubt that the august meeting will make resolutions that will better the lots of the legal profession and Nigeria as a whole.  I also,warmly, welcome delegates to Lagos even as I firmly urge you to ...

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: THE NEGLECT, WHICH WAY? Abstract Environment, being an existential right a man has, we cannot therefore, over emphasize the worthiness of promoting its preservation and the implication as well as the benefits of putting efforts for its protection. Civil obligation actually arises from the duty of care everyone owes his neighbor like it is stated in the rule in  Ryland v. Fetcher  and others. Based on this fact, this paper therefore took a quick look at the measures at protecting the environment, especially in Nigeria. This research also focused particularly on the various barriers that have hampered the enforceability of environmental protection here in Nigeria and by so doing, this paper pointed some factors as: non-justiciability clause, implementation of treaties, jurisdictional issues arising from environmental litigation, inadequate remedy, lifespan of litigation in Nigeria, Cost of litigation, inadequate punishment, inadequate funding and corruption amon...

[Just in]  NBA-SBL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS HOLDING IN ASABA, 24TH - 25TH MARCH,2025:  METI M. UKPEH, ESQ. HAILS NBA, NBA-SBL AND CONFEREES In his words: "may I heartily felicitate the NBA (ably led by Mazi Afam J. Osigwe(SAN) and NBA-SBL(led by the Chairman, Mrs. Ozofu L. Ogiemudia)  on the occasion of its National Conference slated to hold from 24th - 25th March, 2025 in the beautiful city of Asaba, Delta State on the theme:  Making Construction and Infrastructure Projects Work Better  It is a truism that NBA-SBL convergence has continuously championed development and growth of the legal profession in Nigeria. Hence, It is my earnest craving that the deliberations in the meeting be tilted toward the rejuvenation of the welfare of lawyers, human Capital entrepreneurship, welfare of young lawyers amidst artificial intelligence legal business environment staring the legal profession in the face lately. I sincerely have no doubt that the august...

[Just in] METI M. UKPEH, ESQ. WISHES EBF DELEGATES JOURNEY MERCIES  In his words: "...indeed, the  quarterly EBF convergence championed and shown much development and growth needed in the legal profession in Nigeria. Hence, It is my unflinching conviction that the resolutions made at the meeting would be tilted toward the rejuvenation of the welfare of lawyers, human rights abuses, amidst other societal vices raging and hovering around the country lately. I solemnly wish you all journey mercies from the beautiful city of Abakaliki to your various destinations....amen Long live the EBF! Long live the NBA! God bless Nigeria! Best regards...

[Just in] METI M. UKPEH, ESQ. FELICITATES EASTERN BAR FORUM(EBF) ON ITS QUARTERLY MEETING IN ABAKALIKI HOLDING FROM 21 - 22 MARCH, 2025. In his words: "may I heartily felicitate the regional body of NBA, Eastern Bar Forum, on the occasion of its quarterly meeting slated to hold from 21 to 22 March, 2025 in the beautiful city of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. It is a truism that the quarterly EBF convergence has continuously championed development and growth of the legal profession in Nigeria. Hence, It is my earnest craving that the deliberations in the meeting be tilted toward the rejuvenation of the welfare of lawyers, human rights abuses, conflicting court judgments, welfare of young lawyers amidst other societal vices hovering around the country lately. I sincerely have no doubt that the august meeting will make resolutions that will better the lots of its 9-member states, NBA and Nigeria as a whole.  I also,warmly, welcome delegates to Abakaliki even as I firmly urge you to enjoy t...

Provision of E-voting Platform for NBA Kaduna Branch Elections – June, 2025 . CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The electoral committee of the Nigerian bar association (NBA) Kaduna Branch invites expressions of interest from reputable and experienced service providers for the provision of a secure and seamless electronic voting platform for the upcoming NBA Kaduna Branch elections scheduled for june, 2025. Scope of Services Required The selected service provider will be responsible for: 1. Developing and deploying a secure and user-friendly e-voting pplatform capable of handling the electoral process without disruptions. 2. Ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and transparency of votes in line with best practices. 3. Implementing strong security measures, including end-to-end encryption, voter authentication, and real-time vote monitoring to prevent unauthorized access and electoral malpractices. 4. Providing technical support before, during, and after the election process to...

[Just in] "RAMADAN, A Season of Joy and Tranquility": METI UKPEH, ESQ. Felicitates MULAN and NBA on Holy Month of RAMADAN In his words: "As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I extend my warmest felicitations to Muslim Lawyers' Association of Nigeria (MULAN) and all Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. May this blessed month bring you peace, joy, and spiritual growth. May your fasting be accepted, and may your prayers be answered. May this blessed month bring you clarity of thought, precision in drafting, and success in your cases. May your arguments be strong, your negotiations be fruitful, and your justice be served. As we fast, pray, and give charity, may we also reflect on our roles as vessels of justice and defenders of the rule of law. May our professional endeavors be guided by the principles of fairness, integrity, and compassion. Once again, warmest Ramadan greetings to my colleagues and friends in the legal profession, especially to our broth...

[Just in] "RAMADAN, A Season of Joy and Tranquility": METI UKPEH, ESQ. Felicitates MULAN and NBA on Holy Month of RAMADAN In his words: "As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I extend my warmest felicitations to Muslim Lawyers' Association of Nigeria (MULAN) and all Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. May this blessed month bring you peace, joy, and spiritual growth. May your fasting be accepted, and may your prayers be answered. May this blessed month bring you clarity of thought, precision in drafting, and success in your cases. May your arguments be strong, your negotiations be fruitful, and your justice be served. As we fast, pray, and give charity, may we also reflect on our roles as vessels of justice and defenders of the rule of law. May our professional endeavors be guided by the principles of fairness, integrity, and compassion. Once again, warmest Ramadan greetings to my colleagues and friends in the legal profession, especially to our brothers and sist...