No legal basis for CJN’s ban on ‘Barrister’ title — Law society

The Nigerian Law Society rejects the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s directive to ban the ‘Barrister’ title, citing no legal basis in existing legislation.

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August 12, 2026 · 13:15 · 5 min read

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The Nigerian Law Society rejects the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s directive to ban the ‘Barrister’ title, citing no legal basis in existing legislation.

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No legal basis for CJN’s ban on ‘Barrister’ title — Law society