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UK SIGNS DEAL TO ALLOW BRITISH LAWYERS PRACTISE IN NIGERIA.


The United Kingdom and Nigeria are set to sign a partnership agreement that will permit British legal practitioners to operate businesses and render services in Nigeria.

In a press release on its website on Tuesday, the partnership deal between the UK and Nigeria is to promote trade and investment and open new prospects for both countries.

It also disclosed that it was designed to extend beyond finance and it can build upon an already productive $7 billion partnership between both countries.

According to the UK’s Department of Business and Trade, the two countries are set to sign a new partnership intended to enhance cooperation between both nations.

The deal was tagged “The Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP),” which would be the first time the UK would be g this particular deal with an African country.

British Business and Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch disclosed that the agreement would open a lot of opportunities for the Brits as Nigeria is one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa.

“This partnership with Nigeria, the UK’s first with an African country, will allow us to work together and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Nigeria has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

“UK businesses have already seen huge success here and I look forward to seeing how we continue to grow this relationship,” Kemi Badenoch added.

The deal will also see Nigeria commit to taking steps toward reducing barriers that keep UK attorneys from practicing international and foreign law in the West African state.

“It will see Nigeria commit to working towards removing barriers preventing UK lawyers from practicing international and foreign law in Nigeria, a step that could significantly increase UK legal services exports,” the release added.

Source:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/uk-signs-deal-to-allow-british-lawyers-practise-in-nigeria/

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-signs-landmark-economic-partnership-with-nigeria

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This one that UK originated the whole idea,, I am beginning to suspect foul-play here Ooo

Can Nigerian lawyers equally practice in the same capacity in the UK? Just asking, because our folks in government sabi mumu.

Kc3000:
Can Nigerian lawyers equally practice in the same capacity in the UK? Just asking, because our folks in government sabi mumu.

That's another question that needs to be answered by those who are g this deal.

Omo we need to comot this people hand from our politics.

The deal should simultaneously also allow Nigerian lawyers practice in UK without extra qualifications. If not whoever agreed to that deal is a fool

Let me see how Tinubu will bribe them in 2027

Kc3000:
Can Nigerian lawyers equally practice in the same capacity in the UK? Just asking, because our folks in government sabi mumu.

Sabi mumu should not be our fear. The fear should be egunje related. Without judges to bribe, how can some handle their matters, seeing the negativity be news we read daily on social media.

UK lawyers have their eyes on the pie...

killsmith:
Omo we need to comot this people hand from our politics.

They're the major problem

Kc3000:
Can Nigerian lawyers equally practice in the same capacity in the UK? Just asking, because our folks in government sabi mumu.

Probably…..on a bilateral/equal-partner basis! But what you can take to the bank is the fact that our judges will not be allowed anywhere near the British legal systems bench!

The Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) is the first the UK has signed with an African country and is designed to grow the UK and Nigeria’s already thriving trading relationship, which totalled £7 billion in the year to September 2023. The partnership will create opportunities across a breadth of sectors crucial to both economies, such as financial and legal services.

1. It will see Nigeria commit to working towards removing barriers preventing UK lawyers from practising international and foreign law in Nigeria, a step that could significantly increase UK legal services exports. It will also pave the way for further collaboration in the film and media industry and encourage world-leading UK education providers to offer high quality education in Nigeria.

2. While in Nigeria, Business and Trade Secretary will also witness the g of a landmark energy agreement between UK based energy firm Konexa and Nigerian power generation company North South Power (NSP). The agreement will enable Konexa to supply Nigerian Breweries PLC with 100% renewable power, promote sustainable development and clean energy adoption, and lead to infrastructure investments of over £14 million.

3. A recent resolution helped to remove restrictions to Transnational Education investment in Nigeria worth around worth around £55 million over 5 years, meaning leading UK education providers, like Charterhouse, can establish campuses in Nigeria.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-signs-landmark-economic-partnership-with-nigeria

They will be corrupted

nairalanda1:
UK lawyers have their eyes on the pie...

Not everything you should open your mouth to talk, so you won't sound silly.

BluntCrazeMan
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This one that UK originated the whole idea,, I am beginning to suspect foul-play here Ooo

Will Nigerian Lawyers be also free to Practice in the UK?

Agreement must not be onesided

Keep g away your rights and resources in the guise it will favour your country

You will one day take them to the International court and you will fail woefully.

Cunny man die, cunny man bury am.

Are they not your former colonial masters? Do you need to sign anything again with britain since they have been dealing with your country for ages. What has that brought you people. Technology Transfer you don't even have

The body of the thread did not mention anything about lawyers. It said agreement on Trade and Investment where the law practise came from, only the Allah knows.

Whrn you come to blame the british white for the neo- colonialism you will be reminded that it was your sister that brought the agreement to you and you foolishly signed.

Black man, develope your country with your God given resources without g your souls into slavery. How long will you continue g all this nonsense. What has it brought to Nigeria. The British ?

China did not develop like this .

I dey pity blackman. Soul go soon tell una because body don tell una tire, una no dey hear body

Well I get the jerk, they needed a very corrupt government who does not have the mandate of Nigerians like always and who is willing to do anything to remain in Office, and they came calling.

Ok o continue g

BluntCrazeMan:


Source:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/uk-signs-deal-to-allow-british-lawyers-practise-in-nigeria/

Hope they iplts(pigin test) before practicing and fulfil all other criteria...we need to charge 140k for ipglts and it should expire every 2 yrs

Blitzking:

Hope they iplts(pigin test) before practicing and fulfil all other criteria...we need to charge 140k for ipglts and it should expire every 2 yrs

It's like there is more money in the Nigerian Legal and Judicial System.


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Believe me when I say that these people cannot go where there is No easy money.

Is UK going to reciprocate the gesture? Otherwise, it's a lopsided agreement without significant benefits to the Nigerian legal system

Ogiame:
Not everything you should open your mouth to talk, so you won't sound silly.

Okay, Antonius.

If it’s not fully reciprocated then the idiot that signed this nonsense should be arrested and have their brain removed.

Does this make sense?

So, when are they going to approve Nigerian lawyers to practice in uk

The corrupt politicians and judges in Nigeria will make them useless.

Court cases in Nigeria are won by who you know at the top. Even the most brilliant lawyers in UK will loose a simple case in Nigeria.

Welcome to Africa

From media reports, the deal won't benefit Nigeria in any way. British people just want to take, take and just keep taking.

Britain wants to recolonize us again.

Wow

Will they allow it the other way round?

If it isn't a two-way deal (i.e. also allowing Nigerian lawyers to practise in the UK) then it makes no sense.

That's another form of economic exploitation cos it would make Nigerian law firms irrelevant to people who would have hired them from the UK.

Question. Would the British lawyers practicing in Nigeria be paid in pounds or Naira?

Secondly, would Nigerian trained lawyers be allowed to practice in the UK?

We do IELTS to attend their schools but one blockhead is gs deal that will allow their lawyers practice here.