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Recruitment test or activities for top law firms start tomorrow. Here's a short thread about what to do and how to get into these firms.
You can get offers from many and pick where you want. It's not hard, you just need to know what works.
Please retweet so all can see
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Now, more than ever, it is certain that Obasa didn’t go to law school.
''Parents of cultist found guilty of cultism in Lagos State might be liable for punishment'' - Lagos Lawmaker, Mudashiru Obasa.
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Nigerian boys in the UK, stop mistreating white ladies that fall madly in love with you. I no fit dey console my friends you’re breaking their hearts everyday abeg. Stop spoiling our already bad reputation.
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Moses Bliss: Hello, my car has been jerking for a bit. What could be wrong?
Mechanic: We need to change X, y, z
MB: How much?
Mech: 200k. Cash or transfer?
MB: sings “You are who you are, yesterday, today and forevermore….”
Mech: Alert received sir.
🌚🌚🌚
COMMERCIALIZING Gospel music is a SCAM!!!! It’s the GOSPEL! it’s to be FREE!!!! It’s an awkward occupation , lol really, commercializing the good news cos you made dem into melodies? How many hymnal composers were invited to your church to perform Hymns while you were growing up…
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Let me drop something funny- not UNILAG but OAU- 200L, Law of Contract- I got a “56 C”. I knew it was impossible, went ahead to challenge my result- the course lead said -
The entire University of Lagos. I can bet my life that 300l first semester insurance exams were wrongly graded and I’m ready to take this to any length. Only for the lecturer to threaten me after pointing it out.
Hell I still remember the questions.
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There’s something called transition period sir. The SRE or the BPC in the UK isn’t cheap nor easy to pass.
There’s nothing wrong with transition jobs before settling well in a new country. Some are lucky to not pass through it, but most will.
Let me share my story.
From a lawyer in Nigeria to being a caregiver in the UK? What’s happening?
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It’s supposedly grad day but lockdown says no. So, it’s pictures and vibes. Ceremony later in the year.
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23|12|23.
Asked this fine woman to accompany me to a “friend’s” dinner 😂and ended up shocking her.
From a question regarding one of my twitter threads (thanks to
@diaryofa9jagirl
who took the tweet from here to IG) to diamond shopping for her, I’m happy, then, now and always.
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Hi
@seunokin
, I just saw the Politics Today clip with the NDDC, where Mr Johnson confirmed that monies for scholars have been diverted. Let me make it clear that Dr Ojougboh or Prof Pondei have never visited us. The figure that we are over 1,000 students is alarming.
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To law students (undergrad/law school), please use this period to draft a compelling statement detailing the reasons for the gap year that will be on your CV and save it on the cloud, where you can easily copy and paste to every application you make in the future.
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Guess who woke up to a new title, MCIARB (UK)? Yaaasssss!
It wasn’t an easy journey, while friends had summer, this aspect of my LLM kept me in school, studying.
Sweet to say I also scored As in all three assessments for the course.
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What’s better than one Master’s Degree? Two!!!! I’m your Master’s Master!
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I had an epistle in my head but it flew away as I saw this. LLM International Commercial Law with Professional (International Arbitration) Skills- WITH DISTINCTION.
Thank you Jesus, thanks to my family, thanks to
@NDDCOnline
.
Many thanks to
@LolaVisserM
@abikedabiri
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“Kayode, I know you cannot have a C in this course, but please manage it. Over 150 had F, we are trying to upgrade those we can. We don’t have time to look into those who at least passed”
He said that to me cos we had a good relationship and knew my capacity.
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Next Monday, I start off summer at the biggest law firm of my career yet. I am generally indifferent at big things (maybe because it feels normal but it isn’t), but currently mad excited!
Small boy, big God! You will see the name on LinkedIn next week😂🏃🏼♂️🏃🏼♂️😜😜
#TopTierOrNothing
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Is it a good time, since I have now submitted my last exam as an Aberdeen student, to call myself an Aberdeen Grad? LLM in International Commercial Law with Professional (International Arbitration) Skills!
Thank you Jesus!
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This is irresponsible journalism. First, she’s a Prof of Law and a former dean. Secondly, she meets all the criteria of becoming a judge. Finally, the process of appointing a judge is not within a governor’s purview. Very irresponsible report, again, I must say.
Ondo Governor,
@RotimiAkeredolu
Appoints Younger Brother’s Wife As High Court Judge | Sahara Reporters
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For clarity, don’t mistreat anyone. If you can’t be true, just get TF out.
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For me, the best things Tinubu said:
1. No more fuel subsidy
2. States must generate, transmit and distribute electricity.
3. Foreign coys must freely invest and repatriate profit!
4. Multiple exchange rates and windows gone!
5. Commodity exchange board for agriculture.
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Got a second LLM.
Changed from a sedan to SUV.
Got into a global law firm.
Worked with an umbrella charity and helped raise over CA$55m for local good.
Drove my longest.
Trip through 3 countries, visited 1 new city.
Supported friends more.
Gave more.
Played more.
Got engaged.
EVERYONE INCLUDED; Please brag to me about a thing you did in 2023 that you’re proud of?
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Immensely pleased, proud and grateful to successfully defend my thesis “Examining the Legal Compatibility and Regulation of Distributed Ledger Technology in Facilitating Decentralized Energy in Nigeria” at the
@UCalgaryLaw
today. Second LLM done and dusted!
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As promised, let’s look at the process of becoming a lawyer in Canada as a Nigerian lawyer.
This process entails 3 stages- Pre-Assessment to Assessments, Exams, Articling and Call to Bar.
I’ve had many Nigerian lawyers either reach out on LLM programs in Canada or the re-qualification process in Canada.
@SummerOkibe
does excellent work with school programs. Reach out to her for that.
A thread on the process of re-qualifying in Canada. Let me know if interested.
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Decided to do a video detailing some details.
This video is unedited and I'm detailing just the facts about this scholarship and haven't even included what we've had to suffer.
@seunokin
@channelstv
@NDDCOnline
@OgbeniDipo
@segalink
@Ladymamalade2
Hi
@seunokin
, I just saw the Politics Today clip with the NDDC, where Mr Johnson confirmed that monies for scholars have been diverted. Let me make it clear that Dr Ojougboh or Prof Pondei have never visited us. The figure that we are over 1,000 students is alarming.
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There’s a school in Canada called the University of Calgary. It’s LLM in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law is one of the best in the world, dr
@ayodelegoni
studied there. Studying a thesis based LLM there gives you great assurance of funding. They love Nigerians too
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This werey dey break heart, still dey recommend Chike’s Boo of the Booless to my friend, dey play “Forgive” begin dey cry.
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December 13, 2017, I was called to the Nigerian Bar. It’s been a really interesting journey- worked on some of Africa’s biggest and interesting finance, power and projects deal. Two master’s degrees later, permanent residence elsewhere, almost dual qualified.
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So a while back, I promised to do a thread on how to get into top-tier firms post NYSC or even how to successfully change jobs. Apologies for the delay but let's shoot.
There are many challenges to getting into top law firms or even getting into a bigger workplace
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Apparently it’s my birthday in Nigeria already.
Happy birthday, Omokakafiala!
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This is grossly irresponsible and the Council of Legal Education and the NLS should cover their eyes in shame. With the same COVID, I have completed a Masters Degree abroad and already moving on to the next phase of my life.
What happened to finalising the remaining classes
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I hope Nigerian lawyers have read the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order 2023 which by extension has amended the Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers regarding how to charge for services.
If properly enforced, you may lose your license for undercharging clients.
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Nigerians,
Can we text our senators and reps and ask them to commence impeachment proceedings against Buhari or we will commence recall proceedings against each of the reps?
We must meet this madness with madness (in the legal way, please).
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Excited that I woke up to this good news. Applied for Coursera's Financial Aid to study Yale's Financial Markets Course and got accepted. Let's go...
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If you want, I can provide you with at least 1 Masters and 1 PhD scholar in different universities. As far as we know, Mr Johnson was correct and we are very much alive to tell our story if need be.
#NDDCpayUs
@OgbeniDipo
@sophiebello
@Ladymamalade2
@realjohnukeje
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Balloon day, yeah?
Happy birthday, Omo kakafi ala! May your heart continue to be pure! Shine on, star boy!
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Dear law student,
Sign up on Inside Sherpa' s law firm and get on some virtual internships with the top law firms in the world.
Cheers.
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Whatever you can do to be excellent, do it. My lecturer in Aberdeen wrote me a reference and apart from the very many things that was bursting my head, she wrote “He especially stood out in his cohort when achieving 22 points out of 22 points for his first essay”. 🔥🔥🔥
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Missed out on my mum’s birthday but my siblings made it beautiful. When you have a professor mother that you aren’t scared posting her picture or name will attract curses online, you don’t know what God has done for you. Happy birthday to my mother. I love you
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Dear New Lawyers,
So many congratulatory messages since yesterday and I extend mine to you too.
It’s good to love the vibes and sense of fulfilment that comes with it but spare me 3 minutes and 45 seconds (hopefully won’t be longer than that).
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Let's get to this.
1. For undergrads, never be too fixed on what you think life will be post Uni. Most times, this is an excuse many use to not build sufficient skills in school. More often than not, the factors will not be the same. Most of my colleagues who swore never to
I seriously feel pronged to do a thread for undergraduates and young practitioners on some things taken for granted in Uni and early years of work that I only did out of "luck". Just not sure I have the time to engage yet. Once the plates are free...
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Wanted a silent birthday where I could just finish assessing Jessup Global Rounds memorials but my this woman made sure I hit the beach and now my homegirls
@Cheryl_Deee
and
@Ivy_wanji
have taken over with food and games.
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Nigerian scholars on the
@NDDCOnline
scholarship have made a very peaceful protest at the Nigeria House, London on the failure to pay our scholarship funds, almost one year after. We hope that the
@NGRPresident
will look to this.
#NDDC
Cc:
@abikedabiri
@nidcom_gov
@ProfPondei
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Your job is to recognize what is a distraction and what is necessary to push you to your next level.
We all have different paths. I had challenging days. I had days I wondered why I left in those early days, but I’m better now as everything has evened out.
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2019 scholars are 210 students. The leadership has not paid our tuition for 1 year. While I have been at the forefront of this struggle for our payment, I can confirm to you that we have not been paid and are very available to come up on
@channelstv
.
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Nigerian lawyers, please spare me 4 minutes and 56 seconds.
Some aspirants to the bar wrote bar finals in January. This is June. The Nigerian Law School has failed to release their results 6 months after.
Not sure there's an exam in the world that takes that long
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The key thing when you relocate and have to take transition jobs is to strip yourself of unnecessary ego and pride, do your job well but sharpen your skills and keep your vision laser-focused. Offers will come along the way that will distract you from your vision.
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This policy the Nigerian government wants to pursue to allow UK lawyers practice law in Nigeria is very poorly thought out.
It’s not every policy that has a proponent with a Nigerian name that will be good for the country. Kemi Badenoch has never hidden her distaste for Nigeria
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Foods and Nutrition WAEC Practical- Igbobi College.
You laugh, your phone stops working🌚🙈
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Congratulations to all those who passed the bar. If you did not make the desired grades or did not pass, do not be downcast. If you need to talk, just a DM away.
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Good news can also come on Sunday....accepted into the International Trade and Forfaiting Association's Emerging Leaders....
Okurrrr...
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On this.
S357 of the Criminal Code Act defines rape as the unlawful carnal knowledge of a WOMAN or GIRL, without her CONSENT, or with her consent if gotten by force, threat, intimidation, fear or harm, fraudulent representation as to the act, or for a married woman,
Lawyers on the TL,
Shall we have a proper enlightenment session on what rape really is and what it's not? What to do when rape happens and what not to do when accused of rape? The ignorance and misuse of the word is alarming same with the correct usage.
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End of physical classes as an Aberdeen LLM student.
How it started vs. How it ended
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I miss my father. 17 years gone today. Rest well, Prof Olugbemi
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Delighted to have been accepted to the International Trade Professionals Programme for 2020. The cohort consists of 90 persons selected all over the world. Was quite unsure when I made the application but here we are.
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Take a break, spend time with your woman, you will not die, I promise you!
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Dear Nollywood producers, this is how lawyers dress to court. All that nonsense you people do should end in 2023.
Thanks!
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Tailorson,
We were classmates in Ifelaw, and I refrained from commenting publicly as I expected us to deal with this internally. Several classmates called your attention to discuss on the class WhatsApp group, but you didn’t respond, hence, my position will now be public.
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When drafting same, make sure to clearly but briefly set out that the gap year is due to events beyond your control and not as a result of academic laziness on your part, if possible, mention skills that you have acquired during that period!
Love and light to you!
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I think every young lawyer in Nigeria should subscribe to, and watch every episode of Big Wigs on YouTube. Expertly anchored by RMD, and the guests have been very open.
Lots of lessons and guiding principles- spoken and unspoken.
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They said it’s my birthday in Nigeria already. Still some hours out here. Thankful to thee, Lord!
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Unsolicited tip- dear young lawyer in Nigeria, start to practice Situational Strengths Test, Verbal Reasoning Tests. Get good at them, build a nice CV and constantly check when top law firms outside Nigeria are receiving applications for vacation schemes or training contracts.
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A smart person who has been following the campaign will know that one of the major issues he’s had to address is that of his heritage, saying he’s not really “Edo” because his name is Olumide. The video clearly shows his Bini heritage, pointing to related families.
Cho cho Cho
Who is his campaign DG? How did they okay this video for circulation?
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Tone deaf, insensitive or not, going to law school before NYSC as a law grad is top-tier advice- if your aim is to get into a top law firm.
Until the system changes and top law firms adjust their hiring calendar, the truth is the truth, no matter how upset you feel about it.
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How is a lawyer trying to sleep with an intern? A 400 level student and you will go to Shiloh after harassing the babe in the office? Hellfire straight!
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Actually, the concern is more about CBN stifling Fintech coys with its many under thought policies while it is using a Fintech coy from a country where the govt is supporting them, to actualize a Nigerian project. You can’t excuse it out.
You see Nigerians complaining about the CBN hiring Biit for the e-wallet project,I have sympathy for the argument but I have not seen any Nigerian Fintech coy saying it participated in the bid process and was rigged out. If you don’t participate you can not win. Understand that?
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Before completing the licensing journey:
Legal Assistant
Contracts Specialist
Document Reviewer/Specialist
Recovery Specialist
Any other role you are able to secure.
After completing licensing
In-house roles
Associate roles
Nigerians have a fairly good chance.
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Call me a traitor or whatever but from my study of Nigerian history, politics, civil war and the likes, Awolowo was largely overrated and save the free education in the Western states, he contributed more to Nigeria's political problems in his time.
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Lawyers on the TL,
Shall we have a proper enlightenment session on what rape really is and what it's not? What to do when rape happens and what not to do when accused of rape? The ignorance and misuse of the word is alarming same with the correct usage.
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Grateful for the opportunity to play around with my hair, at every point in time, without my Christianity or ability to practice law threatened😂
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How it started v How it’s going
Grateful for the process, the wins, the losses, the sweet transactions and the not so lovely experiences, for the days of just writing minutes to being responsible for transactions.
Happy
#BARniversary
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This is important if you aim to apply for future opportunities outside Nigeria. Recruiters outside don’t know ASUU and also can’t understand why you had to sit at home for a full year. It is called extenuating circumstances and should be explained.
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Delighted to be joining the very fantastic team of editors at
@AberdeenSLR
in producing Volume XI of the review. Let’s rock and roll!
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Exciting times ahead! Delighted to be selected in the 2021-2022 Young ICCA’s mentoring programme.
Let’s roll.
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For all those with pictures or videos of the state sponsored violence and what is happening tonight, please keep them.
I’m getting my lawyer friends together. A petition to the ICC must be ready before next week. This niggas must face the music.
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My boy is now dual qualified!
When I moved to Canada, I was in a friendship triad. Today, one of the trio gets called to the Alberta Bar! The first one of the Idan Gangan LLP. Congrats, son,
@AkindeleTawoju
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Even though today, 31st December 2019, marks the end of my role as an Associate at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, my colleagues had a send-forth hangout for my colleagues and I having our last day here today, on 20th December, 2019.
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Please tag me to any tweet from those soliciting funds for law school. It’s really tough out there and if all I can do is retweet for visibility, I will do.
Thank you.
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Articling leads to becoming an Associate and so on.
Today, I no longer drive a Fusion.
I’ve broken down my journey and for the first time here actually so that anyone doing care work, especially as a lawyer will not be discouraged by shades in the comments.
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To all those who joined in the call for the release of the January 2020 Bar Finals Examination, thank you. The Law School has done the needful and have released the results tonight.
Special thanks to
@tobiBowale
@DesmondOgba
,
@segalink
and
@OlumideAkpata
too.
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The biggest academic misconception is that you must have a Masters Degree before pursuing a PhD. It is false. With a very good result at undergrad, particularly a First class, you can proceed to a PhD straight, even at Oxford.
If you're on a First class, don't give up
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I don't know if this is caused by the intimidation on LinkedIn or whatever but people really need to recognise the integrity issues with the use of professional titles.
I have seen, quite frequently, many people refer to themselves as Chartered Arbitrators here or on LinkedIn
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First year, sociology result on the results portal showed 33F. Went to complain, was dismissed. Kept going till the lecturer was tired and told me to check 5 big “Ghana must go” bags for my exam booklet. Found it in the last bag, scored 53 in the exam and it wasn’t recorded.
What was or what has been your worst experience in a federal or state university in Nigeria 🇳🇬?
Openly talking about some of these issues might be the first step in addressing many of the cultural and ethical challenges many of us experienced or are currently experiencing.
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Our protest letter and it being signed by Nigerians in Scotland
#The
Parliament UK
#SCOTLAND
#SWAT
#SARSMUSTENDNOW
@ntamylee
@CitizenPeper
@OgbeniDipo
@segalink
@fkabudu
@AishaYesufu
@OlumideAkpata
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Excited to announce that our new book, Net Zero and Natural Resources Law, with
@OxUniPress
is now available for pre-order. I co-authored the Canadian chapter with Professor Emeritus Al Lucas, KC. Edited by
@dsolawuyi
Link here:
#FirstBook
#MoreToCome
Big win today - the announcement will come later!
Thank you, Jesus!
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Dear
#YoungProfessional
,
Beat Deadlines, don’t meet it:
In the world of social media and the latest gist/violence, there is the tendency to relegate quite important things.
In the world of work, many will meet deadlines, others will miss deadlines but only the exceptional
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Dear young professional,
There are 3 types of career personalities you should have in your life. These 3 could be found in one person and some can be just 1 of these to you, while they can also grow into the other roles.
The three are:
1. Recruiter
2. Mentor
3. Sponsor
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Lawyer: Milord, we have filed and served a further and better affidavit.
Opposing lawyer: Milord, we have seen the further, but we have not seen the better.
Me: 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Dear
@NDDCOnline
,
On 29th July 2019, about 210 students, having scaled through the different selection processes of the NDDC received award letters. Scholars were to receive 500k in Naira and USD30,000, for tuition, living cost and travel expenses.
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Genuinely loving the Nigerian cohort
@Harvard_Law
this year. Shared a flight with one of them on my way back to Canada last weekend. Waiting for his announcement too.
Really happy that more of our good folks are going for the big leagues!
Now, let’s change the world!
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"Shall", "Will", "May" "And" "Or" "And or" are English words that have almost completely different meanings when used in commercial agreements.
That's why a lawyer should draft and review your agreements because even the most basic words are not that basic in law.
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If you are in
#Scotland
, please join the protest on Wednesday. We do not need to inform Police Scotland but just to make us all safe, we have informed them and we can safely come out. Let us speak with one voice.
#SARSMUSTEND
@CitizenPeper
@ntamylee
@OgbeniDipo
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