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Federal High Court judges’ conference scheduled for December 15

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court will, on December 15, commence its annual judges’ conference to mark the new legal year.

• October 27, 2025
Federal High Court Abuja
Federal High Court, Abuja

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court will, on December 15, commence its annual judges’ conference to mark the new legal year.

The director of information of the court, Catherine Christopher, in a statement on Monday, said the event, according to a circular by the chief judge, John Tsoho, will end on December 18.

“The Federal High Court of Nigeria announces its 2025/2026 legal year and annual conference. The annual conference serves as a pivotal forum for reflection, evaluation and strategic planning towards improving the administration of justice and enhancing judicial efficiency.

“It also marks the ceremonial opening of the new legal year. A detailed notice regarding the vacation period will be issued in due course.

“The honourable chief judge extends his warm regards to all judges and wishes them a successful conference and a productive new legal year ahead,” the statement said.

(NAN)

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