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The Arrest Of A Vessel In Nigeria: Procedure And Legal Challenges

This appraisal examines the current procedure for arresting ships in Nigerian waters, exploring the legal framework established by the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act and the 2023 Procedure Rules. It analyzes the practical challenges faced by litigants, ship owners, and courts in enforcing this maritime remedy, while proposing solutions to improve jurisdictional clarity, prevent wrongful arrests, and manage forum tensions in international shipping disputes.

Nigeria Transport

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The Trusted Advisors

Loan Defaults And Enforcement Of Security In Nigeria: What Lenders Must Know

When borrowers default on loans in Nigeria's volatile credit market, lenders face a complex web of contractual rights, statutory provisions, and judicial precedents that govern security enforcement.

Nigeria Finance

TT

The Trusted Advisors

An Overview Of Key Innovations In The Electoral Act, 2026

Nigeria's Electoral Act, 2026 introduces sweeping reforms to the country's electoral framework, including mandatory digital membership registers, biometric voter accreditation, and restrictions on judicial intervention in party affairs. What constitutional tensions and practical challenges do these innovations present as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections?

Nigeria Government

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Holding The Line: A Practical Guide To Contempt Proceedings In Nigerian Courts Vol.1

After years of litigation and substantial legal expense, a successful litigant obtains a favorable court judgment in Nigeria, only to face a harsh reality: the judgment debtor refuses to comply voluntarily, rendering both themselves and their assets inaccessible. What happens when court orders become mere pieces of paper, and how can successful litigants navigate the protracted and cumbersome enforcement proceedings that follow?

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Litigation Alert New Federal High Court Practice Directions For NESI Disputes

Nigeria Litigation

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

The Treatment Of Evidence Of Expert Witnesses By Nigerian Courts: The Need To Review The Mode Of Calling Expert Witnesses

Nigeria Litigation

A

Alliance Law Firm

Enforcement Of Foreign And Local Arbitral Awards In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

Danol Partners

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Nigeria Litigation

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Tayo Oyetibo LP

Civil Procedure In Focus: Exploring Key Innovations And Changes In The High Court Of Federal Capital Territory (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2025

Nigeria Litigation

GE

G ELIAS

Failure To Accompany A Motion For Joinder With Necessary Supporting Documentation: Fatal Or Pardonable?

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Notable Innovations In The Recent High Court Of The Federal Capital Territory (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2025

Nigeria Litigation

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

Imperatives For Receipt Of The Norwich Pharmacal Order Into The Nigerian Legal System

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Navigating Estate Administration In Oyo State: Devolution, Distribution, And The Probate Process

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Jurisdictional Value Of Pre-Action Notices In Civil Procedure

Nigeria Litigation

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Medical Negligence And Patient Safety In Nigeria: What The Law Says In 2026

Nigeria Healthcare

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Contactless Payments And The Future Of Retail Finance In Nigeria

Nigeria Technology

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

From Listed To Lost Liquidity: Understanding What Happens To Shareholders When Companies Are Delisted From The NGX

Nigeria Commercial

TA

Tope Adebayo LP

Understanding Personal Income Tax Under The Nigerian Tax Act 2025

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Rev360: NRS Deploys A New Digital Self-Service Administration System

WT

WTS Blackwoodstone

Obtaining Letters Of Administration In Nigeria – A Review Of The Lagos State Procedure

Letters of Administration is a document issued by the High Court of a State appointing two (2) or more persons to administer the estate or property of a deceased person who died intestate.

AS

Aarndale Solicitors

An Overview Of Garnishee Proceedings In Nigeria

Garnishee proceedings is a type of legal process used in Nigeria to recover debts owed by a debtor.

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

50 Years Of Civil Practice In The Federal High Court Of Nigeria

The Federal High Court succeeded the Federal Revenue Court which came into being in 1973. During the 50 years of existence of the Court, it has had 4 developmental stages in terms of Rules of practice.

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards In Nigeria

Arbitration is a private dispute resolution method that usually results in an arbitral award.

Nigeria Litigation

TT

The Trusted Advisors

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

Nigeria Litigation

JG

J-K Gadzama LLP

Defamation And The Law In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Can Co-Plaintiffs Be Represented By Separate Counsel In A Civil Suit?

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Effects Of An Order Of Trial De Novo On Orders Made At Interlocutory Stage By The Previous Trial Judge

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Legal Basis For The Award Of Delayed Payment Or Pre-Judgment Interest In Debt Recovery Claims In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

How To Challenge Letter Of Administration In Nigeria

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Resolution Law Firm

A Critique Of The Procedure For Enforcement Of Monetary Judgment Through Garnishee Proceedings At The Nigerian National Industrial Court

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Procedure For Enforcement Of Foreign Judgements In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

R

Resolution Law Firm

Can Africa's Regional Economic Communities Produce A Continental Market? Part 1

Nigeria International

A

AELEX

COVID-19 Pandemic, Lockdown Of Court Registries And Filing Of Suits: Should The Limitation Laws Be Suspended?

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

A Critique Of The Procedure For Enforcement Of Monetary Judgment Through Garnishee Proceedings At The Nigerian National Industrial Court

The National Industrial Court ("NIC") has been listed as one of the superior courts of record in Nigeria by the third amendment to the 1999 constitution.

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Procedure For Enforcement Of Foreign Judgements In Nigeria

Enforcement of foreign judgements in Nigeria can be achieved through two major ways, either by an action at common law or by reciprocal enforcement

Nigeria Litigation

R

Resolution Law Firm

Can Africa's Regional Economic Communities Produce A Continental Market? Part 1

At its 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government, the African Union ("AU") took the final decision to establish a single continental market for goods and services.

Nigeria International

A

AELEX

COVID-19 Pandemic, Lockdown Of Court Registries And Filing Of Suits: Should The Limitation Laws Be Suspended?

It is no longer news that the COVID-19 pandemic has become the defining global health crisis of our time, and that Nigeria is now grappling with this unprecedented crisis.

Nigeria Litigation

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Silence Of The Lambs

Nigeria Litigation

SA

Solola & Akpana

Grounds Upon Which A Nigerian Court Will Set Aside Execution Of A Judgment

The essence of civil proceedings is for the judgment creditor to enjoy the fruits of his Judgment.

Nigeria Litigation

FE

Fred-Young & Evans

Enforcement Of Foreign Judgment Under The Nigerian Law ; A Reality Or A Myth?

There is a general proposition that the powers of the courts are limited by their territorial boundaries (i.e. territorial jurisdiction).

Nigeria Government

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Statement On Oath Voided For Non-compliance With Section 13 Oaths Act

As a result, the respondent's statement on oath was held to be a bare declaration without effect.

Nigeria Commercial

AT

Adebiyi Tax & Legal

New Civil Procedure Rules For The National Industrial Court

Under the Rules, a distinction is made between those who died testate and those who died intestate.

Nigeria Litigation

FS

Moroom Africa Legal Consults

Enforcement Of Arbitral Award In Nigeria – The Time Factor

Nigeria Litigation

A

AELEX

Pokémon Go In Nigeria? Bodily Injury Torts, Trespass To Property And Data Privacy Protection: - Issues Arising

Nigeria Litigation

EA

Everlaw Associates

Understanding Garnishee Proceedings In Nigeria

Nigeria Litigation

SF

Sefton Fross

Passıng The Burden Of Legal Fees To The Other Sıde - A Recoverable Cost?

Nigeria Litigation

PG

Perchstone & Graeys

An Analysis Of The Effect And Procedure For Service Of Court Processes Under Nigerian Law

Nigeria Litigation

FE

Fred-Young & Evans

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