By TAIYE AGBAJE

The Federal High Court (FHC) will, on Dec. 15, begin its annual judges’ conference at the national headquarters in Abuja.

The conference, which marks the commencement of a new legal year of the court, will end on Dec. 18.

The Director of Information of the FHC, Dr Catherine Christopher, made this known on Wednesday in a statement in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement is titled; “Notification of 2025/2026 Legal Year and Annual Conference.”

“The Federal High Court of Nigeria announces its 2025/2026 Legal Year and Annual Conference.

“In a circular signed by the Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John T. Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb (UK), the New Legal Year and Annual Judges’ Conference will be held at the Court Headquarters in Abuja from Monday, the 15th of December to Thursday, the 18th of December, 2025.

“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,” Christopher said.

According to her, 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,” she concluded. (NAN)