Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the federal government's bilateral agreement with the United Kingdom, allowing English lawyers to practise in Nigeria.

On Tuesday, Nigeria and the UK formalised a new trade agreement to boost trade and investment between both countries.

Called the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), the agreement is also expected to unlock new opportunities for UK and Nigerian businesses.

The aspect of the agreement that bothers the NBA will commit Nigeria to work towards allowing UK lawyers to practise in Nigeria without any hindrance.

Many Nigerian lawyers fear that it will considerably increase the import of legal services to Nigeria to their disadvantage.

The NBA ...