Launch Of The Space Law And Arbitration Association

The main objective the Space Law and Arbitration Association (SLAA) seeks to achieve is to help the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) protect the integrity of Nigerian space, as it has been established that the majority of satellites in Nigerian space are operating illegally without licenses. As a result, SLAA intends to work closely with the National Assembly, policymakers, and, in particular, NASRDA to help strengthen the legal, institutional, and regulatory framework that governs Space in Nigeria. This includes reviewing and analyzing the current space policy and creating a new policy that covers more aspects of space activities, (e.g. military policy, public policy, commercial policy); harmonizing national laws with principles in international law and ensuring all areas/aspects of space activities are covered by domestic legislation. It is also worth noting that Space policy should be part of Nigeria's new National Development Plan 2021-2025.