The thirteenth version of the Nigerian Legal Awards will recognise excellent Lawyers, enterprise leaders and establishments whose contributions have formed Nigeria’s company, monetary and financial panorama.
The awards, organised by ESQ Trainings Limited, publishers of ESQ Legal Practice Magazine, will maintain on Sunday, November 15, 2026, on the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Among distinguished personalities billed for recognition are Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Foreign Affairs, Odein Ajumogobia, SAN; Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Adewale Tinubu; and Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, SAN.
Institutions anticipated to obtain recognition embrace, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
According to the organisers, this yr’s version will place explicit emphasis on main monetary and business transactions undertaken between August 2024 and September 2026, highlighting the authorized experience behind investments, acquisitions, financing preparations and company restructuring.
Notable transactions embrace the $1.35 billion financing facility secured for Dangote Industries Limited, the Heirs Group’s acquisition of a 20.07% stake in Seplat Energy, and the $750 million acquisition involving Geregu Power Plc.
Other transactions embrace the change of possession at Eko Electricity Distribution Company, and UAC of Nigeria Plc’s acquisition of CHI Limited.
Founder of ESQ Trainings Limited and Convener of the awards, Lere Fashola, mentioned the initiative seeks to spotlight the crucial position Lawyers play in enterprise progress and financial improvement.
He defined that know-how had strengthened the nomination and analysis course of, whereas impartial judges would retain duty for figuring out award recipients.
