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Types of Law Firms in Nigeria: Structures, Specialties & Pricing (2025 Guide)
Types of Law Firms in Nigeria: Structures, Specialties & Pricing (2025 Guide) | 1st Attorneys® Nigeria • Legal Market Guide Types of Law Firms in Nigeria (2025 Guide) Thinking about hiring a lawyer in Nigeria—or positioning your firm? This guide explains how firms differ by size, focus, structure, clientele, and delivery model, and how pricing typically works. Use the checklist to pick the right fit fast. Updated: 13 Sept 2025Estimated reading time: 6–8 min On […]
Types of Lawyers in Nigeria
Types of Lawyers in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide Legal Guides • Nigeria Types of Lawyers in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Guide Understanding the different types of lawyers and their areas of expertise is essential when seeking legal advice or representation. This article provides an in-depth overview of the major categories of lawyers in Nigeria, what they do, and when you might need one. Speak to a Lawyer Practice Areas More Insights On this page Hide/Show Table […]
Nigeria’s Legal Profession in Numbers
Contents Overview Snapshot (Aug 2025) Who counts as a lawyer? Recent Calls to Bar Where are law firms located? The big question, analysed Methodology & caveats FAQ Sources Talk to 1st Attorneys Data Brief — updated 30 Aug 2025 Nigeria’s Legal Profession in Numbers (Since 1963) How many lawyers has Nigeria produced since the first domestic Call to Bar in 1963? How many were called most recently? And how many law firms operate across the […]
Airline and Passenger Conduct in Nigerian Aviation: Rights, Remedies, and the Law
On this page Overview Content I. Introduction II. International Legal Framework III. Nigerian Legal Framework IV. Key Legal Issues V. Remedies VI. Recommendations VII. Conclusion Footnotes Get Help Published: August 15, 2025 • Jurisdiction: Nigeria Abstract. Disruptive passenger incidents are an increasing concern in Nigerian aviation, raising difficult questions about the powers of airlines, the limits of passenger conduct, and the scope of constitutional rights. This article examines the legal framework governing passenger behaviour and […]
Understanding the Nigeria Electricity Act (Amendment), 2023: Key Reforms and Legal Implications
Introduction On June 9, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Electricity Act, 2023 into law, repealing the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 (EPSRA). The new Act marks a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s legal and regulatory framework for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. Among its most significant innovations is the de-monopolization of the power sector, empowering states, companies, and individuals to participate more actively in electricity generation and regulation. This article examines the […]