Nigeria’s development challenge is not just about infrastructure, oil, or policy.
It is also about something less visible—but just as powerful: access to justice.
A thread on how Legalnaija is contributing to national development 🧵
Today's Spotlight: Paul Usoro, SAN
He is the founder of Paul Usoro & Co. Law firm, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and former Chairman of Access Bank
He's held Chairman/Director roles at:
• Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)
• Marina Securities Limited
• PZ Cussons Nigeria
• Airtel Nigeria
• Premium Pensions Limited
• Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET)
• CR Services (Credit Bureau)
• Intercontinental Bank Plc
He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. with Honours)
at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
He is an inspiration for the younger generation.
Every lawyer has a next chapter.
New practice area.
New client.
New qualification.
New book.
New opportunity.
Whatever your next chapter looks like, prepare for it.
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One conference. Two days. Six specialised practice areas.
✔ Music Law ✔ Film Law ✔ Fashion Law ✔ Gaming Law ✔ Sports Law ✔ Art Law
CTL2026
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Sometimes the difference between “I don’t know” and “I understand” is one good book.
Keep learning.
Your future client may benefit from what you learn today.
- Legalnaija Bookstore.
The Creative Economy needs lawyers who understand not only the law, but also the business behind it.
This is why I am excited to be part of the faculty for #CTL2026: The Lawyer in the Creative Economy.
A thread 🧵
On the 14th of September 2026, in the matter of Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria (DPLAN) v TrueCaller Int. LLP., the Lagos State High Court ruled that Truecaller is both controller and processor of non-users telephone numbers on their partform.
Dear learned friend,
We don’t want to be the hero of your story.
You are.
We’re here to give you the tools:
📚 Books to learn.
⚖️ A directory to be discovered.
🤝 Tools to build your practice.
You do the work.
We’ll help you along the way.
Nobody becomes a great lawyer overnight.
There are late nights. Difficult cases. Books you read twice. Mistakes you learn from. Clients who trust you.
Keep building.
Legalnaija is here for the journey. ⚖️📚
What if your next major client was:
A musician, a producer, a footballer, an artist, a fashion brand or a gaming company.
Would you know how to advise them?
Learn how at CTL2026.
https://t.co/ncQqlvA54P
This has long been overdue. I wish Uganda would adopt a similar law. Currently, men suffer during divorce proceedings, including being forced to pay maintenance fee for children who are not biologically theirs. Such a law would address these injustices.
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For lawyers and law firms looking to represent their clients exceptionally and grow their practice here are some books and statutes we have on our website that you should check out.
Order directly from the website and have the books delivered to you speedily.
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Hiiii
For lawyers and law firms looking to represent their clients exceptionally and grow their practice here are some books and statutes we have on our website that you should check out.
Order directly from the website and have the books delivered to you speedily.
All on https://t.co/XaubrMabyB
Hiiii
For lawyers and law firms looking to represent their clients exceptionally and grow their practice here are some books and statutes we have on our website that you should check out.
Order directly from the website and have the books delivered to you speedily.
All on https://t.co/XaubrMabyB
A lawyer who understands Sports Law can work with athletes, clubs, leagues, sponsors and agents.
A lawyer who understands Music Law can advise labels, artists and distributors.
Specialisation creates opportunities.
Join CTL2026.
https://t.co/ncQqlvA54P