UK To Sign Deal To Enable British Lawyers Practice In Nigeria

The United Kingdom and Nigeria are about to formally sign a new agreement that will allow British attorneys to practice law in Nigeria.

The UK is currently preparing to establish new trade and economic ties with Nigeria in an effort to create new opportunities in important industries such as energy, legal services, and financial services.

A groundbreaking trade partnership with Nigeria called the “Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP)” is set to be signed by British Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Nigerian counterpart Minister for Trade and Investment Doris Uzoka Anitie, according to an official statement released by the Department of Business and Trade in the UK.

This is the first agreement of its kind between the United Kingdom and an African nation. The statement also summarizes Kemi Badenoch's visit to Nigeria and the trade and investment-related topics that were covered.

“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.”

In the period leading up to September 2023, the combined trade value between the UK and Nigeria amounted to an impressive £7 billion ($8.8 billion).