POLITICSJul 31 · 18:28 UTCPREMIUM TIMES NIGERIANdidiamaka Ede

CJN bars lawyers from using ‘Barrister’ as title

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has prohibited lawyers from using 'Barrister' as a title, deeming the practice inappropriate and unprofessional. The directive was published by Premium Times Nigeria.

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