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  • Nigerian Lawyers Barred From Using ‘Barrister’ Title The Frontier | July 31, 2026 | 2-minute read All Nigerian lawyers, court registrars, and other officials must immediately cease using the title “Barrister” in dealings with the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In a memo dated July 13, 2026, Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court Kabir E. Akanbi directed compliance with this new policy. The decision, made at the direction of Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, applies to all litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars, and lawyers engaged in official business with the apex court. The Chief Justice ruled that using “Barrister” as a prefix is inconsistent with the professional standards expected at the nation’s highest court. What the Directive Says The memo stated: “I am directed by the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria to notify all Litigation Staff, Legal Practitioners, Court Registrars, and Lawyers that the use of the title ‘Barrister’ as a prefix to names is inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court of Nigeria.” Effective immediately, lawyers must discontinue the title in official correspondence, court records, legal documents, identity materials, and all other official engagements with the Supreme Court. Department heads are responsible for ensuring compliance among their staff. Context In Nigerian legal practice, “Barrister” traditionally describes lawyers qualified to appear before superior courts. Lawyers are enrolled as Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court after being called to the Bar—a professional designation rather than a compulsory official title. Many legal practitioners voluntarily adopt the prefix in correspondence and public engagements, while others use only their names alongside professional or academic qualifications such as SAN, PhD, or other recognised distinctions. Expected Impact The directive aims to standardise official documentation within the Supreme Court and ensure uniform compliance by lawyers and court personnel. It represents one of several administrative measures introduced under Justice Kekere-Ekun’s leadership and underscores the judiciary’s emphasis on professional conduct in official communications.
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A Year After Governor Eno’s Ibom Power Company Visit: Matters Arising

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ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ernest Udoh-Robert This July makes it exactly one year since Gov Umo Eno toured Ibom Power Company, assuring his compatriots of improved power generation  and distribution from the state-owned power facility located in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area. He said that he was not among those who merely acted on reports from the…

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Nigerian Lawyers Barred From Using ‘Barrister’ Title The Frontier | July 31, 2026 | 2-minute read All Nigerian lawyers, court registrars, and other officials must immediately cease using the title “Barrister” in dealings with the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In a memo dated July 13, 2026, Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court Kabir E. Akanbi directed compliance with this new policy. The decision, made at the direction of Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, applies to all litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars, and lawyers engaged in official business with the apex court. The Chief Justice ruled that using “Barrister” as a prefix is inconsistent with the professional standards expected at the nation’s highest court. What the Directive Says The memo stated: “I am directed by the Honourable the Chief Justice of Nigeria to notify all Litigation Staff, Legal Practitioners, Court Registrars, and Lawyers that the use of the title ‘Barrister’ as a prefix to names is inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court of Nigeria.” Effective immediately, lawyers must discontinue the title in official correspondence, court records, legal documents, identity materials, and all other official engagements with the Supreme Court. Department heads are responsible for ensuring compliance among their staff. Context In Nigerian legal practice, “Barrister” traditionally describes lawyers qualified to appear before superior courts. Lawyers are enrolled as Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court after being called to the Bar—a professional designation rather than a compulsory official title. Many legal practitioners voluntarily adopt the prefix in correspondence and public engagements, while others use only their names alongside professional or academic qualifications such as SAN, PhD, or other recognised distinctions. Expected Impact The directive aims to standardise official documentation within the Supreme Court and ensure uniform compliance by lawyers and court personnel. It represents one of several administrative measures introduced under Justice Kekere-Ekun’s leadership and underscores the judiciary’s emphasis on professional conduct in official communications.
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