Nigeria Law Schools News Monitoring Service

Why lawyers must impact on society – Lai Mohammed

Alhaji Lai Mohammed By Jethro lbileke Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged legal practitioners to use their intellectual know-how to impact positively on the nation’s administration of justice. This is even as he …

Kwara Govt Awards Scholarship To 179 Law School Students

According to reports, 179 law students and new lawyers of Kwara State origin have each been paid N100,000 scholarship after online application processes and verification that lasted weeks, by the Kwara State Government. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqThe …

179 law school students, new lawyers get Kwara scholarship

At least 179 law students and new lawyers of Kwara State origin have each been paid N100,000 scholarship after online application processes and verification that lasted weeks, a government statement said on Saturday. The payment, made straight to …

Student Leaders Laud Tambuwal for Prompt Payment of Tuition

By Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Sokoto state student leaders have commended Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for the timely payment of their tuition and registration fees. The commendation was made by the immediate past President of the Sokoto State Students’ …

Law students in Nigeria get scholarships

At least 179 law students and new lawyers have benefited from government scholarship in Nigeria. The students each received N100,000 (276.23 dollars) after a thorough online application process and verification that lasted weeks reports local media “ …

Fast tracking Justice in Kaduna State, By Manasseh Istifanus

Since assuming office, Malam Nasir El Rufai,  the Executive Governor of Kaduna state, has brought creativity and innovation into governance.  At various times, he has pioneered so many projects and policies, so much that other state governments have come …

Deji Adeyanju Reacts As Court Sacks Ihedioha

Popular human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has expressed his shock at the ruling of the Supreme Court sacking Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of Imo State. Deji AdeyanjuRecall that the court sacked the Peoples Democratic Party candidate and declared …

Yobe Govt Offers N38m Scholarship to 69 Law Students

The Yobe Government has offered an N38.4 million scholarship to 69 law graduates going for Bar studies at Nigerian Law School various campuses in the country. Gov. MaiMala Buni announced this in Damaturu while presenting the cheque to the state scholarship …

I studied at hospital, police station, everywhere- Abiru, Nigerian law school overall best student

Mayowa Abiru was the overall best student of the six campuses of the Nigerian Law School in the 2018/2019 academic session. The 22-year-old, who is a graduate of Babcock University in Ogun State, tells TUNDE AJAJA his plans for the future and how he …

I explained things to myself in yoruba –Ojo, UI and law school first-class graduate

Modupe Ojo graduated with a first-class degree from the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Oyo State with 6.1/7.0 CGPA. The 23-year-old, who also graduated from the Nigerian Law School with a first-class grade, tells TUNDE AJAJA about her …

Eni Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship at Luiss University in Italy 2020 (Fully Funded)

Luiss University in Italy is inviting applications for the Eni Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship in Italy for African students in the 2020/2021 academic session. Luiss University is an independent university. It was created out of a pre-existing Roman …

ICPC scribe promoted as Professor of Law

The Secretary to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Usman Abubakar, has been elevated to the rank of Professor of Law by the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano. The promotion, announced during …

We saved N7.9m from e-payment of bursaries –Kwara

Tunde Oyekola, Ilorin The Kwara State Government has said that it saved N7.9m by using e-registration and e-payment for bursary awards to indigenes of the state studying  in the Nigerian Law School. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Tertiary …

1,230 Candidates Fail Nigerian Law School Qualification Exams

1,230 Candidates Fail Nigerian Law School Qualification Exams More law graduates have failed the final bar examinations which are a prerequisite for being called to the Nigerian bar. Speaking at the 2019 call-to-bar ceremony in Abuja, on Tuesday, Isa …

I want to produce smart students like me –Okala, law school first-class graduate

Oluchi Okala, 25, graduated with first-class honours from the Faculty of Law, Abia State University, Uturu, and repeated the same feat at the Nigerian Law School. The state government recently gave her automatic employment, cash reward and scholarship for …

147 bag First Class as Nigerian Law School calls 4,458 to bar

The Nigerian Law School on Tuesday called to the Nigerian Bar a total of 4,458 candidates who were successful at the August 2019 Bar final examinations. The Director-General of the school, Prof. Isa Ciroma, in his address at the call to bar ceremony in …

ECU Honours First Class Graduate with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rebecca Ejifoma The Evangelical Christian Union (ECU) Alumni Fellowship has honoured 23-year-old First Class graduate, Oluwadunni Oni, with Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding performance at the Nigerian Law School in 2019. Oni, …

Africa’s leading Energy Law Group, announces new Managing Director, Zion Adeoye

Zion Adeoye has been named Managing Director of Centurion Law Group (www.CenturionLG.com). Adeoye, an oil and gas specialist with a focus on energy law and finance has played a significant role at the firm in the last few years as key advisor on over 25 …

Accolades as 147 students graduate with first-class from Nigerian Law School – Legit.ng

UEPS ALERT: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Reminds Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. Investors of Important Deadline ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: UEPS) between September 12, 2018 and November 8, 2018, inclusive (the “Class …

TCNNF ALERT: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Reminds Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Investors of Important February 28th ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (OTCQX: TCNNF) between September 25, 2018 and December 17, 2019, inclusive (the “Class Period”), …

GDOT ALERT: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Reminds Green Dot Corporation Investors of Important February 17th ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) between May 9, 2018 and November 7, 2019, inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the …

The Lincoln Project Launches “Fair Trial” Petition

Petition Demands Senate Republicans Consider the Impeachment Charges Against Trump on its Merits WASHINGTON, DC, US, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, The Lincoln Project announced the launch of a petition drive demanding a fair …

Technology Professional Raises Alarm on Cybersecurity Threats

Local Technology professional at Mindcore shares the 3 things he wishes every business leader would start doing. FAIRFIELD,, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This December, local technology professional and CEO …

Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Certain Officers – ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announce that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“Fiat” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FCAU) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS FSCT, MAT, MYL, TCNNF INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action ...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: Mylan N.V. (MYL) Class Period: 5/9/2018 - 5/6/2019 …

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS BZUN, FCAU, PRU, REAL INVESTORS of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action ...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors of pending deadlines in the following securities class action lawsuits: The RealReal, Inc. (REAL) Class Period: shares issued in …

BAXTER SHAREHOLDER ALERT: CLAIMSFILER REMINDS INVESTORS WITH LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in ...

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until January 24, 2020 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Baxter …

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Urges 500.com (WBAI) Investors to Contact Its Attorneys Immediately, Securities ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman encourages 500.com Limited (NYSE: WBAI) investors who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now to learn if they qualify to recover their investment losses.  A securities …

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Investors in Opera Limited (OPRA) Who Have Suffered Significant ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) investors who have suffered significant losses to submit their losses now to learn if they qualify to recover their investment losses.  The firm is actively …

7-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Baxter International (BAX) Investors to ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagens Berman urges Baxter International (NYSE: BAX) investors who have suffered losses in excess of $100,000 to submit their losses now to learn if they qualify to recover compensable damages.  The January …

Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (PTLA)

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Portola” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PTLA) in the United States District Court for the …

California US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Urges A Navy Submarine Veteran with Mesothelioma in California To Call ...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA , USA, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in California to call them anytime at 800-714-0303 for direct access to …

Nevada US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Has Endorsed the Law Firm of Karst von Oiste to Make Certain A Navy Veteran ...

RENO, NEVADA , USA, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nevada US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "Most Navy Veterans or people who develop lung cancer because of asbestos exposure in Nevada or nationwide do not realize the …

Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst and His Remarkable Colleagues at the KVO Law Firm ...

NEW ORLEANS , LOUISIANA, USA, January 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We have endorsed attorney Erik Karst at the law firm of Karst von Oiste-KVO to ensure a person with mesothelioma in …

HEXO ALERT: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Reminds HEXO Corp. Investors of Important January 27th Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of HEXO Corp. (NYSE: HEXO) between January 25, 2019 and November 15, 2019, inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the important …

LTS, KEM, WMGI, and WLH SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. Reminds Investors of Investigations of Buyouts

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating: Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: LTS) regarding possible breaches of fiduciary duties and other violations of law …

Harte Gold Announces Change of Auditor

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HARTE GOLD CORP. (“Harte Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX: HRT / OTC: HRTFF / Frankfurt: H4O) announced today that effective January 17, 2020, RSM Canada LLP (“RSM”) has tendered its resignation at the request …

XYF ALERT: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Reminds X Financial Investors of Important February 7th Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of X Financial (NYSE: XYF) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, …