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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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More trouble for Akwa Ibom Ministry of Health as commissioner flouts PSR

Joseph AtainyangFebruary 25, 2026010 mins

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares“I can do anything” – Dr John allegedly boasts Fresh allegations of impunity and abuse of office have surfaced at the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health, deepening concerns over governance in the sector. The crisis comes on the heels of negative developments in the ministry that prompted Governor Umo Eno to declare a…

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Akwa Ibom government officially implements treasury single account

Joseph AtainyangJanuary 3, 202604 mins

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Ofonime Honesty The Akwa Ibom State Government, under the leadership of Governor Umo Eno, has formally adopted a Treasury Single Account (TSA) system for all state revenues, effective from today, January 1, 2026. The announcement was made by the Governor during his New Year State-wide broadcast. The TSA policy is a central pillar…

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The Akpabio synthesis: An uncommon statesman at 63

Joseph AtainyangDecember 14, 2025013 mins

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh Nigeria is a country that produces noise faster than it produces true heroes. Politics here moves at a velocity that forgives very little and forgets even less. To survive is one thing. To matter is another. To matter for nearly two decades at the highest levels of public life…

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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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