Nigeria: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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A Review Of The Nigerian Supreme Court’s Decidedly Pro-Arbitration Stance In Emts Ltd v. Afdin Ventures Ltd & Ors
1.1 The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in EMTS Ltd v Afdin Ventures Ltd & Ors.,2 signifies a further consolidation of Nigeria’s pro-arbitration jurisprudence within the global framework of international commercial arbitration. The judgment prioritized the efficacy of achieving finality in arbitration proceedings over technical procedural requirements and addressed issues relating to the enforceability of arbitral awards against non-signatories, allegations of fraud in arbitration, judicial intervention in arbitral awards and the need for expeditious determination of arbitration related litigation.
Nigeria Litigation
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Risk Allocation In Nigerian Construction Contracts: FIDIC vs Local Adaptations
Risk is an unavoidable part of every construction project. Delays, design errors, unforeseen site conditions, payment disputes, regulatory changes, and economic fluctuations all affect project delivery. Because construction projects involve multiple parties, significant investment, and long execution periods, how these risks are allocated determines whether a project succeeds or fails.
Nigeria Real Estate
TT
The Trusted Advisors
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Third-Party Funding Of Litigation In Nigeria: Legality And Ethical Issues In Nigeria
Litigation in Nigeria is very expensive, and a party with a substantial and valid claim may be discouraged from enforcing the claim due to the expensive nature of litigation and the time spent in court. It is for this reason that a party may consider Third Party Funding (TPF). TPF of litigation is a means for financially incapacitated parties to have the financial support of a third party to finance a court proceeding for enforcement of their rights or claims.
Nigeria Litigation
TT
The Trusted Advisors
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Substance, Procedure, And Proof: Unpacking The Supreme Court’s Judgment In Katagum v. Umar & Anor. And Its Effect On Witness Statements On Oath Improperly Sworn Or Signed
Modern legal practice has long evolved beyond witnesses testifying fully in court for their evidence-in-chief.2 To save valuable judicial time by expediting proceedings, and to enhance the due administration of justice, witnesses in civil proceedings now adopt their pre-prepared written statements at trial.
Nigeria Litigation
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Supreme Court Introduces Mandatory Electronic Filing Regime Through The 2026 Practice Directions
In line with the judiciary’s commitment towards embracing digital innovation and improving access to justice, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, issued the Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026 on 1st July 2026 pursuant to section 236 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and in alignment with relevant provisions of the Supreme Court Rules 2024.
Nigeria Litigation
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Third-Party Funding And Security For Costs Under The Arbitration And Mediation Act 2023: Striking The Balance Between Access To Justice And Respondent Protection
Third-party funding (TPF) has become an increasingly significant feature of international arbitration, driven by the rising costs of resolving complex commercial disputes and the growing maturity of the funding industry. Recognising this development, Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 (AMA) expressly permits third-party funding in arbitrations seated in Nigeria by abolishing the common law torts of maintenance and champerty in this context and introducing a statutory disclosure regime.
Nigeria Litigation
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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Arbitration, Non-Signatories, And Arbitrability: The Decision In EMTS Limited v. AFDIN Ventures Limited & ORS [2026] LPELR-83327 (SC)
This legal analysis examines a Supreme Court decision addressing critical questions about who can be bound by arbitration agreements and what disputes are arbitrable. The case explores the circumstances under which non-signatories may be compelled to arbitrate and the boundaries of arbitrability in Nigerian jurisprudence.
Nigeria Litigation
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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Cross-Border Contract Mistakes That Cost Foreign Companies Billions In Nigeria
Foreign companies entering Nigeria's market face enormous legal risks from poorly drafted cross-border contracts. Two major disputes—one worth US$11 billion and another US$6.2 million—reveal how ambiguous delivery clauses, weak dispute resolution provisions, and inadequate due diligence transform routine agreements into catastrophic arbitration battles. Understanding these costly mistakes before signing can save businesses billions and years of litigation.
Nigeria International
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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Escalation Clauses Before Arbitration: A Case For Wider Adoption In Commercial Contracts
A surprising number of disputes that end up in arbitration are not, at their root, legal disputes at all. They are communication failures, project-management failures, governance failures, or breakdown in trust between people who once worked well together. The legal characterisation such as breach of contract, variation claim, or indemnity dispute, is often just the form the disagreement takes by the time lawyers are involved, not a description of what went wrong.
Nigeria Litigation
Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
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Enforcing UK And US Judgments In The Nigerian Federal High Court: A Legal Guide For Multinational Litigants
As globalization expands commercial footprints across borders, securing a favorable verdict in a UK or US court is often only half the battle. For multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international judgment creditors, the ultimate success of litigation depends on asset recovery. When a judgment debtor's assets are located within Nigeria, creditors must navigate the intricate framework of the Nigerian judicial system to achieve enforcement.
Worldwide Litigation
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
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Maritime Debt Recovery In Nigeria
Maritime debt recovery in Nigeria presents unique challenges as vessels can quickly leave territorial waters, making enforcement difficult. Nigeria's Admiralty Jurisdiction Act and Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules provide specialized legal frameworks for maritime creditors to pursue claims and arrest vessels, but successful recovery requires expert navigation of admiralty jurisdiction, procedural requirements, and strategic timing.
Nigeria Transport
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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