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. These methods of enforcing foreign judgements will be briefly discussed in this article.

For a foreign judgement to be enforced like a judgement delivered by Nigeria courts, such judgement must first be registered through the order of the court. Where it is impossible for such judgement to be registered, a new action must be commenced at the Nigerian court aiming towards the enforcement of the foreign judgement.

Applicable Laws for the Enforcement of Foreign Judgement in Nigeria

Currently, the laws that regulate the enforcement of a foreign judgement in Nigeria are;