Nigeria: International Law

Carriage of goods by sea is a complex commercial and legal process that typically commences from the point of purchase of goods from a foreign manufacturer or seller and culminates in delivery to the buyer in Nigeria.

Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, OON, has spent nearly five decades transforming Nigeria's maritime sector through legislative drafting, policy development, and institutional reform. From authoring the foundational Cabotage Act 2003 to proposing comprehensive reforms that could unlock N70 trillion annually, his career represents the convergence of legal expertise, policy vision, and unwavering commitment to developing Nigeria as a sovereign maritime nation.

APM Terminals has entered exclusive negotiations for Nigeria's $2.5 billion Badagry Deep Seaport project, but what contractual, land, regulatory and financing protections must be established before this proposed investment can move from MoU to commercial close? This analysis examines the legal mechanisms protecting major infrastructure investments in Nigeria, from PPP frameworks and NIPC guarantees to competition law concerns and currency risk management.

As international commercial disputes surge by over 30% post-pandemic, businesses face mounting pressure to resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting sensitive information and maintaining global enforceability. This analysis examines how arbitration agreements have become indispensable strategic tools in Nigeria's commercial landscape, offering expertise-driven resolution, confidentiality safeguards, and international recognition under the New York Convention.

Since the passing of Nigeria's Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act in 2003, it has been hailed as a transformational policy intended to reserve domestic coastal trade for Nigerian-owned, -crewed and -flagged vessels.

Compliance with corporate regulations is a fundamental aspect of operating a business legally and efficiently in Nigeria. Among these regulations, the requirement to file annual returns...