The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced proposed fees for its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC). Although details about specific fee categories are yet to be finalized, these proposed rates are expected to reflect the NBA’s commitment to providing accessible and quality events for legal professionals across Nigeria.
The conference fees are tiered, catering to various categories of attendees, such as young lawyers, senior advocates, and other NBA members, with concessions often provided to encourage wider participation.
In recent years, the NBA has prioritized improvements in its AGC, offering valuable sessions, networking opportunities, and speaker engagements. For the 2025 AGC, stakeholders are optimistic that the proposed fees will be matched by the quality and relevance of conference activities, ensuring a worthwhile investment for all participants.
More Details Below:
Distinguished colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the proposed fees for the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA-AGC), scheduled for 23-30 August 2025. This 2025 AGC aims to be an inclusive, impactful gathering for legal professionals at all stages of their careers.
The fee structure reflects our commitment to accessibility, with options for early, regular, late, and onsite registration, as well as virtual participation. We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative event, designed to inspire growth, foster collaboration, and elevate the standards of our profession.
Fees Category, Registration Periods and Dates
1. 1-9 Years of Practice
Early Bird (1 Dec – 28 Feb): N40,000
Regular (1 Mar – 31 May): N40,000
Late (1 Jun – 31 Jul): N200,000
Onsite (23 Aug): N250,000
2. 10-19 Years of Practice
Early Bird (1 Dec – 28 Feb): N75,000
Regular (1 Mar – 31 May): N100,000
Late (1 Jun – 31 Jul): N250,000
On-site (23 Aug): N350,000
3. 20 Years & Above
Early Bird (1 Dec – 28 Feb): N100,000
Regular (1 Mar – 31 May): N150,000
Late (1 Jun – 31 Jul): N300,000
On-site (23 Aug): N400,000
4. SANs, A-Gs, and Benchers
Early Bird (1 Dec – 28 Feb): N250,000
Regular (1 Mar – 31 May): N350,000
Late (1 Jun – 31 Jul): N500,000
On-site (23 Aug): N750,000
5. Magistrates
Flat Fee: N75,000
6. Judges & Khadis
Flat Fee: N100,000
7. Non-Lawyers
Flat Fee: N150,000
8. International Delegates
Physical Attendance: $500
Virtual Attendance: $350
9. Senior Lawyers (70 Years & Above or 40 Years Post Call)
Flat Fee: N50,000
Virtual Attendance Options
Young Lawyers (1-7 Years): Free
8 Years & Above: N25,000
Conference Information:
Date of Conference: 23-30 August 2025
Constituted Committee: 29th August
Inauguration: 10th September
Membership: 67
Chairman: Chief Emeka JP Obegolu, SAN, Ph.D
Alternate Chairman: Sammie Somiari, SAN
Secretary: Barbara Omosun
Alternate Secretary: Olaide Oluwayomi-Ajewole
4. Key Sub-Committees: 8
1. Technical /Logistics
2. Media /Publicity
3. Entertainment/Events
4. Content
5. Secretariat
6. Finance /Fund Raising
7. Procurement/Due Process
8. General Purpose
Additional Details
1.Date of Conference – 23-30 August 2025
2. Questionnaire
3. Inclusive Bar
4. LOC
5. Unveiling of Theme and Logo – November
6. Registration Fees
7.Commencement of Registration – Website
8. Budget** | N1,667,967,350.00
9. Gratitude
