The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court.

The directive, which takes immediate effect, was issued as part of efforts to strengthen professionalism and standardise official documentation at the nation’s apex court.

Justice Kekere-Ekun said the practice was inconsistent with the professional standards expected in the Supreme Court.

The directive applies to litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and all lawyers conducting official business with the apex court.

The decision was conveyed in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.

According to the circular, the Chief Justice held that the continued use of “Barrister” as a prefix does not align with the level of professionalism the Supreme Court seeks to uphold in its official processes.

“Consequently, all officers concerned are hereby directed to discontinue the use of the title ‘Barrister’ before their names in all official correspondence, records, documents, identity materials, and any other official engagements with immediate effect,” the memo stated.

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The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has announced plans by the Federal government to phase out subsidy payments in the power sector from 2027.

Tegbe made the announcement during a media parley with newsmen in Abuja on Friday, July 31.

According to the Minister, the subsidy will be gradually removed, but noted that Nigerians will not be deprived of any benefits.

He also ruled out any plans to increase electricity tariffs in the immediate term.

Nigeria’s power sector has long been weighed down by a gap between what distribution companies collect from consumers and what it actually costs to generate and transmit electricity, a shortfall the government has covered through subsidies over the years

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The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said there are no plan to increase electricity tariffs beyond the current level.

Tegbe said this during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, July 31.

He said the priorities of the Tinubu administration are improving electricity service delivery, expanding access to electricity, and ensuring that Nigerians pay only for the electricity they consume.

The minister said that, over the last two weeks, the country has consistently generated 5,000 megawatts of electricity.

“We are already witnessing encouraging improvements in electricity generation. Over the course of the last two weeks, we have consistently generated 5,000MW.

“Permit me to address two issues that have generated considerable public discussion. First, there is no policy by this administration to increase electricity tariffs beyond the current level. Our priority is not a tariff increase in the immediate term. Our priority is service improvement, universal metering, and ensuring Nigerians pay only for the electricity they actually consume,” he stated.

He added that the objective of the Federal Government is to provide reliable electricity to homes across the country.

“Our ambition is clear: reliable electricity that powers our homes.”

Tegbe’s comments come amid debate over a fresh electricity tariff hike, fuelled by remarks made by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Power Infrastructure, Sadiq Wanka.

Nigerian electricity consumers have kicked against the proposed electricity tariff hike.

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