Nigeria: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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The Limited Rights Of A Garnishee In Garnishee Proceedings: A Brief Review Of The Case Of Access Bank Plc vs. Emmanuel Ikpon
One of the challenges encountered while trying to enforce monetary judgments in Nigeria by way of garnishee proceedings is that often, garnishee banks feel obligated to stonewall the judgment enforcement process by asserting certain rights or interests over judgment sums standing in the credit of judgment debtors in their custody.
Nigeria Litigation
OA
Odujinrin & Adefulu
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Double Allocation Of Land, Conflicting Titles And The Doctrine Of Priority: Lessons From Olabanji v. The Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory & 2 Ors.
Double allocation or double grant of land is a conundrum that has, unfortunately, come to stay in Nigeria. It arises where the Governor of a State or the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory advertently or inadvertently grants right of occupancy to two different persons, whether natural or body corporate, over the same parcel of land.
Nigeria Litigation
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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Turbulent Jurisdiction: Mapping The Boundaries Of Nigerian Aviation Claims
Aviation disputes in Nigeria present unique challenges as aircraft can leave the jurisdiction within hours, potentially evading judgment and frustrating creditors. This examination of Nigeria's legal framework for aviation claims analyzes constitutional provisions, statutes, case law, and international conventions to clarify jurisdictional rules, aircraft detention procedures, and the distinction between genuine aviation claims and standard commercial disputes.
Nigeria Transport
TA
Tope Adebayo LP
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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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National Arbitration Policy Unveils Ambitious Plan To Position The Country As Africa’s Leading Dispute‑resolution Hub
Festus Onyia, Mesuabari Mene-Josiah, Titilola Olatunde-Fasogbon, and Michael Ugah from Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie's Dispute Resolution team examine Nigeria's National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), 2024 in the 2026 edition of The Middle Eastern and African Arbitration Review. The publication explores how this ambitious policy aims to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance governmental participation in arbitration, and position Nigeria as Africa's leading arbitration hub.
Nigeria Litigation
UU
Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie
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How To Challenge And Set Aside An Arbitral Award In Nigeria: A Practical Guide
The Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 establishes a carefully balanced framework for challenging arbitral awards in Nigeria, providing exhaustive statutory grounds while preserving the finality principle central to arbitration. This analysis examines the six specific grounds upon which courts may set aside awards, the strict three-month limitation period for applications, and the innovative procedural mechanism allowing tribunals to cure defects before judicial annulment.
Nigeria Litigation
Adeola Oyinlade & Co
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Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards Against Domestic Assets
The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against Nigerian assets requires navigating international arbitration law, domestic procedure, and judicial discretion. While Nigeria is arbitration-friendly and a New York Convention signatory, converting successful foreign arbitrations into enforceable relief demands careful attention to statutory requirements, asset tracing strategies, and potential resistance grounds including public policy and procedural irregularity.
Nigeria Litigation
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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FinTech Licence Revocations And Crypto Dispute Resolution: Regulatory Pressure And Emerging Conflict Mechanisms In Nigeria
Nigeria's FinTech and cryptocurrency sectors face intensified regulatory scrutiny as the Central Bank of Nigeria and Securities and Exchange Commission adopt assertive enforcement measures, leading to licence revocations and operational restrictions. How are these regulatory pressures reshaping the digital asset landscape, and what dispute resolution mechanisms are emerging to address conflicts in this evolving ecosystem?
Nigeria Technology
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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