Navigating Class Actions in Nigeria: Challenges, Developments
and Future Prospects
Introduction
In the dynamic landscape of Nigerian law, class actions stand as
a beacon of hope and collective empowerment. However, the absence
of a comprehensive legal framework governing class actions has cast
a shadow on its potentials, thereby creating uncertainties,
stifling growth, and hindering access to justice for countless
individuals. This article embarks on a comprehensive exploration,
identifying the current legal framework for class actions and its
deficiencies, juxtaposing the emergence of jurisprudence on class
actions in other jurisdictions, and examines the options of using
class actions as a robust tool for attainment of justice in the
Nigerian context.
