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The NBA Section on Business Law is a specialist section of the Nigerian Bar Association set up to promote the professional development of commercial lawyers.

Nigeria
Joined January 2017
Nigeria’s hospitality industry is evolving, presenting significant opportunities for investment, growth and innovation. However, navigating its regulatory landscape remains critical to unlocking the sector’s full potential. The @nbasblofficial, through its Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Committee, presents the Hospitality Law & Policy Dialogue; an exclusive, closed-door engagement bringing together regulators and key stakeholders across Nigeria’s hospitality industry. The dialogue will provide a strategic platform for meaningful conversations around the regulatory framework governing the sector, policy challenges, institutional coordination and practical pathways towards a more enabling business environment. EVENT DETAILS 🔖HOSPITALITY LAW & POLICY DIALOGUE The Regulatory Eco-system of Nigeria’s Hospitality Industry: Overcoming Policy Challenges 📅 Date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Lagos Participation is strictly by invitation. Interested stakeholders are encouraged to indicate their interest by sending an email to [email protected] or call 0802 320 7277. An important conversation. The right stakeholders. A stronger regulatory future for Nigeria’s hospitality industry. Hospitality Partner: The @Wheatbaker #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #Dialogue #Policy #LawandPolicy
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The workplace is evolving, employment regulations are developing, and recent judicial decisions continue to shape the relationship between employers and employees. The @nbasblofficial, through its Employment, Labour & Industrial Relations Committee, invites you to an insightful webinar: 2026 NIGERIAN EMPLOYMENT LAW REVIEW Key Decisions, Emerging Principles and the Workplace Outlook for 2027 Join distinguished legal practitioners and industry experts as they examine significant employment law decisions, emerging legal principles, and the implications for the future of work in Nigeria. Featuring: • Nelson Ogbuanya,FCIArb.(Lond.),FCTI.( Hon. Justice) – Judge, National Industrial Court of Nigeria • Inam Wilson, SAN – Partner, @templars_law • Ose Okpeku – Partner, @TheLawCrestLLP • Nancy Nzom Ph.D – Partner, Zinago Law Practice Moderator: Ugonna Ogbuagu, Partner, @AelexPartners Host: Mary Ekemezie, Chair, Employment, Labour & Industrial Relations Committee. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (WAT) 🔗 REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/ELIRCWebinar Whether you are an employer, employee, legal practitioner, HR professional, business leader or policymaker, this conversation offers valuable insights into the legal developments shaping Nigeria's workplace. Stay informed. Understand the decisions. Prepare for the future of work. We look forward to having you join us. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #LabourLaw #Employment #Webinar
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GOVERNANCE AS A CATALYST FOR INVESTMENT: Building Trust, Unlocking Capital. What makes governance more than a compliance obligation? How can strong corporate governance frameworks build investor confidence, strengthen institutions and unlock capital for sustainable growth? Join the @nbasblofficial Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee, in collaboration with the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), for an insightful webinar bringing together distinguished industry experts and thought leaders to explore the critical link between governance, trust and investment. 📅 Wednesday, 11 November 2026 ⏰ 3:30 PM WAT Featuring an exceptional panel of speakers, this promises to be an engaging conversation on the governance principles shaping investment decisions and the future of business. Secure your seat. Be part of the conversation. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/SBLandICGN #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #ICGN #CorporateGovernance #Investment
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GOVERNANCE AS A CATALYST FOR INVESTMENT: Building Trust, Unlocking Capital. What makes governance more than a compliance obligation? How can strong corporate governance frameworks build investor confidence, strengthen institutions and unlock capital for sustainable growth? Join the @nbasblofficial Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee, in collaboration with the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN), for an insightful webinar bringing together distinguished industry experts and thought leaders to explore the critical link between governance, trust and investment. 📅 Wednesday, 11 November 2026 ⏰ 3:30 PM WAT Featuring an exceptional panel of speakers, this promises to be an engaging conversation on the governance principles shaping investment decisions and the future of business. Secure your seat. Be part of the conversation. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/SBLandICGN #NBASBL #ICGN #CorporateGovernance #Investment #BuildingTrust #UnlockingCapital #BusinessLaw
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Meet our new Executive Committee. A Renewed Commitment. A Stronger @nbasblofficial. Introducing the 2026–2028 Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL). A team of accomplished professionals united by a shared commitment to leadership, excellence and the advancement of business law practice in Nigeria. Together, shaping the future of business law. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #Leadership #BusinessLaw #ExecutiveCommittee
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AI Transactions for Lawyers: Contracting for AI AI is changing how businesses operate, and lawyers must be equipped to negotiate the contracts behind it. Join the @nbasblofficial Technology Law Committee for a practical masterclass focused on drafting, reviewing and negotiating AI agreements, managing contractual risks and protecting clients' interests. 📅 25 November 2026 📍 Lagos | Physical & Virtual (Coming soon) Go beyond understanding AI. Learn how to contract for it. 🔗 Register here: training.nbasbl.org/ai-trans… Registration Fees Physical: SBL Members – ₦70,000 Non-SBL Members – ₦100,000 #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #AITransactions #ContractingForAI #TechnologyLaw
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How well do you understand Nigeria’s Legal Arrangements Regulation and its implications for trust registration and compliance? Join the @nbasbl Corporate & Regulatory Counsel Committee for Season 5, Episode 12 of our Business Law bi-Monthly series as leading industry experts explore the regulatory framework and the obligations professionals need to understand Nigeria's Legal Arrangements on the 2024 Regulations and the Obligation to Register Trusts. 📅 Date: Today Friday, October 23, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM WAT (Session opens at 1:30 PM) 🎯 Earn CPD Points! 🔗 Register and join the session: bit.ly/SBLweekly93 Stay informed. Strengthen your compliance knowledge. Be part of the conversation. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #Regulations #Trusts #Compliance
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Meet the Corporate Governance Triangle Head, Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa, DG/CEO, Chartered Institute of Directors, Nigeria (CIoD). The Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026 holds this Thursday, and it would not be possible without the vision, leadership and steadfast support of the CIoD. Thank you for believing in this platform and for championing governance excellence in Nigeria. 📅 Thursday, 22nd October 2026 | 9:00 AM 📍Lekki Phase 1, Lagos A joint initiative of @nbasblofficial, @CIoDNigeria and @ngxgrp. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance
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Meet the Corporate Governance Triangle Head, Jude Chiemeka, CEO, Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026 holds this Thursday, and it would not be possible without the vision, leadership and steadfast support of the NGX. Thank you for believing in this platform and for championing governance excellence in Nigeria. 📅 Thursday, 22nd October 2026 | 9:00 AM 📍Lekki Phase 1, Lagos A joint initiative of @nbasblofficial, the @CIoDNigeria and the @ngxgrp. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance
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Meet the Corporate Governance Triangle Head, Baba Alokolaro Chairman, NBA Section on Business Law (@nbasblofficial) The Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026 holds this Thursday, and it would not be possible without the vision, leadership and steadfast support of the NBA-SBL. Thank you for believing in this platform and for championing governance excellence in Nigeria. 📅 Thursday, 22nd October 2026 | 9:00 AM 📍Lekki Phase 1, Lagos A joint initiative of @nbasblofficial, @CIoDNigeria and @ngxgrp. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance
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THIS THURSDAY | Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026 Governing for the Future: Board Leadership, Regulatory Innovation and Sustainable Value Creation in a Digital Economy. The @nbasblofficial (NBA-SBL), @TheIoDNigeria (CIoD) and the @ngxgrp (NGX) are bringing the conversation on governance in a digital economy to Lagos, and we are proud to announce our line-up. 🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Bola Tinubu 👥 Speakers and Panelists: Ayuli Jemide Dr. Iheanyi Anyahara Dr. Tonna Ezema Mr. Ikenna Mbaekwe Ms. Ayotola Jagun Dr. Ayotunde Coker Ms. Cecilia Akintomide, M.CIoD Mrs. Jesuyemisi Odeyemi, M.CIoD Ezinwanne Dorothy Nnoruka Expect sharp conversations on sustainability reporting and ESG, board leadership, and regulatory innovation and legal compliance, plus a fireside chat on career mentoring and governance pathways. 📅 Thursday, 22nd October 2026 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Lekki Phase 1, Lagos | Also online (hybrid) Board members, directors, lawyers, regulators and governance professionals: join us in the room or online. 🔗 Register to attend virtually: bit.ly/TriangleColloquium #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance #CIoDNigeria #NGX #BoardLeadership #ESG #Lagos
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🎙️ PANEL SESSION 1 | NGX Is sustainability reporting changing how companies are governed and valued? At the Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opens the day's conversation on ESG, stakeholder engagement and sustainable disclosure in a digital economy. Expect candid insight on: ✅ Disclosure as a driver of value ✅ Stakeholder capitalism in practice ✅ The investment case for ESG in Nigeria, from compliance to competitive advantage ✅ Building the architecture for sustainability 🕥 10:30 AM 📅 Thursday, 22nd October 2026 📍 Imperial Hall, Lilygate Hotel, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos | Also online (hybrid) A joint initiative of @nbasblofficial, @CIoDNigeria and @ngxgrp. 🔗 To attend virtually, visit bit.ly/TriangleColloquium #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance #SustainableFinance
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LAWYERS, BLOCKCHAIN IS CHANGING THE PRACTICE OF LAW. Join the @nbasblofficial Technology Law Committee for Day 2 Blockchain Training designed for lawyers, moving from how blockchain works to how it intersects with Nigerian law, regulation, risk and legal practice. 📅 16 October 2026 | 2 PM (WAT) 💻Virtual Registration Required: bit.ly/SBLblockchain Blockchain fundamentals & real-world use cases 🔹 Digital assets & regulatory framework 🔹 Cross-border, insolvency & risk issues 🔹 Emerging opportunities for lawyers Understand the chain. Advise with insight and lived experience. Lead the future. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #Blockchain #Webinar
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FIRESIDE CHAT | CAREER MENTORING AND GOVERNANCE PATHWAYS Some careers are built in boardrooms, some in courtrooms, and the best ones are built with the people who guide us along the way. At the Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026, we are closing the programme with a conversation on how a governance career is built: the choices, the mentors, the hard lessons and the paths open to the next generation. IN CONVERSATION Ms. Ayotola Jagun, Executive Director, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Oando Plc MODERATOR Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa Esq, Chairperson, NBA-SBL Corporate Governance and Compliance Committee If you are early in your career, thinking about a move, or already mentoring others, this session is for you. 📅 Thursday, 22nd October 2026 ⏰ Colloquium runs 9:00 AM A joint initiative of the @nbasblofficial (NBA-SBL), the @CIoDNigeria (CIoD) and the @ngxgrp (NGX Limited). Save the date and join us in the room or online. Registration link opening soon! #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance #GovernanceTriangle
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PANEL SESSION 3 | NBA-SBL Regulatory Innovation, Institution Building, Sustainability, and Corporate Accountability in the Digital Economy. As the economy goes digital, the rules, the institutions and the people who advise on them have to keep pace. This session brings the legal and regulatory perspective to the Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026. MODERATOR Busayo Balogun Agusto, Head of Legal and Sustainability, Coronation Group Limited PANELISTS Ayuli Jemide, Lead Partner, Detail Commercial Solicitors Ezinwanne Nnoruka, Board Secretary, Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria We will be asking how regulation can keep up with innovation, what builds institutions that last, and what lawyers must do to promote good corporate governance. 📅 Thursday, 22nd October 2026 ⏰ Colloquium runs 9:00 AM l A joint initiative of the @nbasblofficial, the @CIoDNigeria and the @ngxgrp. Save the date and join us in the room or online. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance #GovernanceTriangle
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🎙️ THE VOICES SHAPING THE CONVERSATION | #CGT2026 The Corporate Governance Triangle Annual Colloquium 2026 is bringing together an exceptional group of leaders for a conversation that matters. As we prepare to GOVERN FOR THE FUTURE, meet the distinguished professionals who will lead one of the key conversations at this year’s Colloquium. 🔹 Dr. Odiong Akpan, MCIoD CEO, Ubulu Africa Panel Session Moderator 🔹 Mrs. Jesuyemisi Odeyemi, MCIoD Group Company Secretary/Chief Legal Officer Panelist 🔹 Dr. Ayotunde Coker Chief Executive Officer, Open Access Data Centres (OADC) Panelist 🔹 Ms. Cecilia Akintomide, MCIoD Chairperson, African Risk Capacity Limited Panelist Together, they bring perspectives spanning corporate governance, law, board leadership, technology, infrastructure, risk and sustainable value creation—exactly the kind of cross-sector thinking required for the future we are building. GOVERNING FOR THE FUTURE Board Leadership, Regulatory Innovation and Sustainable Value Creation in a Digital Economy 📅 Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 📍 Lekki Phase 1, Lagos 🕘 9:00 AM 💻🏛️ Hybrid — In-Person & Virtual Swipe through the carousel, meet the speakers, and get ready for a conversation that promises to challenge perspectives and shape thinking. Save the date. Watch this space. #CGT2026 #CorporateGovernanceTriangle #GoverningForTheFuture #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #RegulatoryInnovation #DigitalEconomy #NBASBL #NGX #CIoD #SustainableValueCreation
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PANEL SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT | #CGT2026 Meet the distinguished speakers for our panel session on “Board Leadership and Oversight in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation.” As technology continues to reshape how businesses operate, boards are facing new questions around AI adoption, digital transformation, risk oversight, data, cybersecurity and responsible innovation. Our panel brings together experienced leaders from business, technology, legal and governance to examine how boards can provide effective oversight, navigate emerging risks and ensure that digital transformation creates sustainable value. PANEL SESSION Board Leadership and Oversight in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation 🎙️ Dr. Odiong Akpan, M.CIoD CEO, Ubulu Africa 🎙️ Mrs. Jesumeyisi Odeyemi, M.CIoD Group Company Secretary/Chief Legal Officer 🎙️ Dr. Ayotunde Coker CEO, Open Access Data Centres (OADC) 🎙️ Ms. Cecilia Akintomide, M.CIoD Chairperson, African Risk Capacity Limited GOVERNING FOR THE FUTURE Board Leadership, Regulatory Innovation and Sustainable Value Creation in a Digital Economy 📅 Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 📍 Lekki Phase 1, Lagos 🕘 9:00 AM 💻🏛️ Hybrid Event — In-Person & Virtual 🔗 Registration opens soon! Join us for a timely conversation on what effective board leadership looks like in an era of AI and rapid digital transformation, and how boards can balance innovation with accountability, risk management and sustainable value creation. Save the date. Watch this space for registration details and the full programme. #NBASBL2026 #NBASBL #CorporateGovernanceTriangle #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #AIGovernance #DigitalTransformation
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