Nigerian Bar Association - Section on Business Law

The Quintessential Corporate Counsel - Building Relationships, Creating Value and Enabling Business Growth
2023-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 (Africa/Lagos) | Ikoyi, Lagos
The Corporate and Regulatory Counsel Committee of the NBA-SBL is pleased to be hosting Veta T. Richardson, President & CEO, of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). Veta heads ACC, the market-leading professional association that sets the standard for +45,000 in-house counsel across 10,000 companies and +85 nations, reaching 98% of the Fortune 100 and +50% of the Global 1000.
This fireside chat would be a hybrid event on Thursday the 11th of May 2023, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon. Olusola Fabgure, Country Counsel and Company Secretary, Citibank Nigeria Limited will moderate the conversation.
All Corporate and Regulatory Counsel are expected to attend physically. Everyone else is welcome to join virtually.
Please find attached/below registration details.
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Further details will be communicated upon registration. Lunch will be served to all physical attendees.
We are grateful to our proud sponsors IHS Towers and Banwo & Ighodalo.
We are also grateful to Seye Kosoko, Legal Consultant, Former Company Secretary, FBN Holdings Plc for his immense support towards this event.
We eagerly look forward to your participation.
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 21
2023-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 21 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is titled Developments in Legal & Regulatory Framework for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
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Digital Lending & Platform Policies
2023-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
he NBA-SBL Information, Communication Technology Committee is happy to announce its fifth Twitter Space chat on the topic “Digital Lending & Platform Policies”.
The discussion is open to everyone. Save the date to be part of this event!
Date: 29th April 2023
Time: 7 PM (WAT)
Venue: Twitter spaces @nbasblofficial
Link:: https://bit.ly/ictspace5
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 20
2023-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 20 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is managed by our Intellectual Property Law Committee.
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 19
2023-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 19 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is a special edition and will be hosting David H. Freeman, the Founder & CEO of David Freeman Consulting Group. And it will be moderated by Ali Afegbua, Manager at Nubianette Consulting.
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 18
2023-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 18 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is a special edition and will be hosting the former Chair of the Section, Mfon Usoro; to be moderated by the current chairman of the NBA-SBL, Dr. Adeoye Adefulu.
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Accounting Essentials for Lawyers
2023-04-11 08:00 - 2023-04-12 17:00 | Lagos Court of Arbitration, Lekki Phase 1. Lagos, CFF8+PVH, Eti-Osa 106104, Lagos, Lekki, Nigeria
The NBA-SBL Training Committee is organising a physical training on Accounting Essentials for Lawyers on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12, April 2023 at the Lagos Court of Arbitration, Lekki, Lagos.
The Session will be facilitated by Workforce Management Group professionals and will focus on the followings:

Financial principles and balance sheet – What it is and why it is important for Lawyers,
Income and expenditure account,
Management account and,
Proper accounting reporting standards and efficient ways to prepare Companies’ financial transactions, financial performance, cash flows, etc.

Registration fees are
a.) Members – N90,000
b.) Non-Members – N100,000.
The training is limited to ONLY 50 persons on a first come and first, serve basis.
Kindly urgently indicate your interest to participate by sending an email to the Section Administrator at endurance.uhumuavbi@nbasbl.org and promptly make payment into the account details provided below to confirm your participation.
Payee: Section on Business Law (NBA)
Bank: Stanbic IBTC Bank
Account No: 0011576265
Kindly contact Endurance Uhumuavbi (Section Administrator) on Mobile: 08054881300 E-mail: endurance.uhumuavbi@nbasbl.org
if you require additional information or clarification

Business Facilitation Forum
2023-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Ikoyi, Lagos
The NBA Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) and the Secretariat of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) are collaborating to organize a one-day Stakeholders’ Workshop on Business Facilitation (the Omnibus Act) 2022. This workshop, which will hold on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 9:00 am, will bring together members, stakeholders, industry practitioners, and the general public; will analyse the Business Facilitation (the Omnibus) Act 2022, sensitize participants on its content and discuss implementation issues.
The workshop will be a hybrid event. To confirm attendance, kindly complete the form via the link below on or before Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The event is FREE, and physical attendance will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to the limited capacity of the venue.
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 17
2023-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 17 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is organised by the NBA-SBL Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Committee. It is titled; The Blind Spots in the Tourism, Hospitality & Travel Sector.
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Defining Technology Policy Direction for the Next Administration in Nigeria
2023-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
The NBA-SBL Information, Communication Technology Committee is happy to announce its fourth Twitter Space chat on the topic “Defining Technology Policy Direction for the Next Administration in Nigeria”.
The discussion will examine the technology policy priorities for the next administration in Nigeria and explore the future of technology in the country. The discussion is open to anyone interested in the future of technology and policy in Nigeria.
Date: 25th March 2023
Time: 7 PM (WAT)
Venue: Twitter spaces @nbasblofficial
Link:: https://bit.ly/ictspace4
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 16
2023-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 16 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is organised by the NBA-SBL Energy and Natural Resources Committee. It is titled; Energy Transition and Focus on Renewables!
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 15
2023-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 15 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is organised by the NBA-SBL Sports, Entertainment and Media Committee. and it is titled; How the Legal Industry can Support a Vibrant Creative Economy?
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 14
2023-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
A FIRESIDE CHAT: Topical Issues in Construction & Infrastructure Laws and Practice in Nigeria
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 10
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 10 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is organised by the NBA-SBL Insolvency & Restructuring Committee, and it is titled; What is a Successful Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)?
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 9
2023-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 9 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series. This episode is organised by the NBA-SBL Taxation Committee, and it is titled; Taxation in the Nigerian Business Environment: Value-Adds from Lawyers.
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Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT-3 on the Future of Work
2023-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
We are excited to announce a Twitter chat on the topic of generative AI and its impact on the future of work. The discussion will focus on the legal and ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content, including text, images, and videos.
The agenda for the chat includes an introduction to generative AI and its various techniques, an in-depth discussion on legal considerations such as IP ownership, control, and infringement in online marketplaces, social media, and other online platforms, as well as the examination of ethical considerations, including the impact on privacy and data security and the role of government and regulatory bodies.
The target audience for this discussion is lawyers, the developer community, and the public who are interested in staying informed on the latest developments and legal considerations in the field of generative AI and its impact on society.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly-evolving field of generative AI, its ramifications for the future of work and the tools necessary to navigate it successfully. A Q&A session will also be provided for participants to ask questions and engage in the discussions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed on the latest developments and legal considerations in the ongoing AI revolution. Join us on Twitter for this informative chat.
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 8
2023-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Series 8 of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law’s weekly webinar/podcast series.
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BUSINESS LAW WEEKLY SERIES 7
2023-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online, Via ZOOM, Lagos, Nigeria
Our Insurance & Pensions Committee, under the chairmanship of Kamar Raji (Managing Partner at Delaw Chambers), will be hosting the first session of this year’s Business Law Weekly with the theme: Recent Regulatory Developments towards Repositioning the Insurance Industry in Nigeria.
