The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has rejected the agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of the United Kingdom on the Enhanced Trade Investment Partnership (ETIP). Irrespective of the Ministers clarification, we want to state clearly that the objection of the NBA to the said agreement persists,” the NBA boss stated. “What efforts has the government of Nigeria made to ensure that Nigerian lawyers have access to the UK legal environment? What is even more tragic is that the agreement was entered into without engaging the NBA on the text of the agreement. “This is the same situation as with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA).

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 14, 2024 23:48 UTC