At the last International Women’s Day, British Nigeria Law Forum raised awareness and funds for the Mirabel Centre, Lagos. It was great to meet up with Itoro Ezeanaba of the Centre to discuss how best BNLF can assist with their work. We also did some filming with Cleo Wilson, Deputy Australian High Commissioner. See http://mirabelcentre.org/

On 30 November 2018, we will recognise the achievements of BNLF members. Thank you to everyone who took part in the nomination process. The Independent Judges shortlisted from the following categories: Community Service, Innovation, Academic Excellence, Excellence in Law and Women in Leadership. The Nominated Finalists for recognition are:- John Femi-Ola QC, Juliet Benson, Dr.…

Congratulations Segun Osuntokun, for attaining the lofty position of Managing Partner, Board Member and Head of Africa Group, at the London Office of the global firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP). We appreciate all the work you have done for the profession in the U.K. and Nigeria, especially as an active member of the British…

BNLF Committee 2018 – 2019 Chair – Seye Aina Vice Chair – Kayode Okenla General Secretary – Juliet Benson Membership Secretary – Dona Awano Treasurer – Babs Akinyanju Committee Member – Paul Esheyigba Committee Member – Kash Balogun Committee Member – Aji Ayorinde Student Committee Member – Amina Tatari Ali [Dona Awano was co-opted by…

BNLF FINAL RESPONSE March 2017

Read the full interview given by Stephen Akisanya on how UK and Nigerian lawyers can collaborate at http://thenationonlineng.net/how-uk-nigerian-lawyers-can-collaborate/

The British Nigeria Law Forum held an AGM on 5 June 2017. It was an historic meeting as Seye Aina was welcomed as the first woman to chair BNLF since its inception in 2001. Following BNLF elections, Babs Akinyanju was returned as the Treasurer, new committee members are Kash Balogun and Funmi Oyeneyin and Rebecca…