Injunction Pending Arbitration: The Nigerian Perspective

INTRODUCTION

An arbitral tribunal that is properly constituted has the power to issue binding orders, including interim reliefs, as required by the justice of each case. This authority is granted under most arbitration laws and rules, where the arbitral tribunal is vested with powers "as the Court, to order a party to do or refrain from doing anything"¹ However, there are situations where it is crucial to preserve the status of the parties or maintain the status quo before the arbitral tribunal is empanelled. . This interim action/step is typically aimed at preventing any party involved in upcoming arbitration from undertaking activities that might undermine or invalidate the final arbitral award.