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Generally, litigation commences with an originating process and ends with a judgment. With judgment therefore comes execution, bringing the case to a close.

Recently there have been debates about the legality of the practice of journalists, litigants, and lawyers alike to electronically record the proceedings of the court without obtaining prior approval from the court.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria's decision in Central Bank of Nigeria v. Ochife redefines the evidential burden in garnishee proceedings, exposing a critical enforcement gap where judgment creditors must prove specific account details...

Garnishee proceedings represent a specialized statutory mechanism for enforcing monetary judgments in Nigeria, operating outside the conventional pleadings-based civil litigation framework. Governed primarily by the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act, this procedure offers judgment creditors an expedited pathway to recover debts owed to judgment debtors by third parties.

Nigeria's Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 fundamentally transforms West Africa's dispute resolution framework by introducing mandatory judicial stays, emergency arbitrator provisions, and third-party funding mechanisms. How do these reforms position Nigeria as a competitive arbitral seat for international commercial transactions, and what strategic considerations should global counsel evaluate when drafting dispute resolution clauses for Nigerian-connected contracts?

A court grants an order of injunction at its discretion as an equitable relief to protect the rights of the applicant.

On 26th October 2022, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria directed the Central Bank of Nigeria ("CBN") to redesign the N200.00, N500.00 and N1000.00 bank notes.

Garnishee proceedings represent a specialized statutory mechanism for enforcing monetary judgments in Nigeria, operating outside the conventional pleadings-based civil litigation framework. Governed primarily by the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act, this procedure offers judgment creditors an expedited pathway to recover debts owed to judgment debtors by third parties.

For many years, the application of sections 97, 98, and 99 of the Sheriff and Civil Process Act ("SCPA") - specifically concerning the service of writs outside the jurisdiction...

Many people assume that once a court delivers judgment in their favour, the dispute is over and payment or compliance will automatically follow. In reality, that is often not the case.

Dr. Adeyulu, a medical practitioner and a specialist respiratory physician in Nigeria, had taken out an Originating Summons on 3rd September 2020 to query the Respondents' insistence ...

In Nigeria, under section 5 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act where one party to an agreement that contains an arbitration clause approaches a court in respect of the same dispute covered by the arbitration clause, ...

The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria nullifying the National Lottery Act 2005 has profound legal and operational implications for betting operations and licensing in the country.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ruled that judgment debtors cannot file motions to set aside garnishee orders nisi, declaring such applications unknown to Nigerian law. This decision in Vitachem (Nig.) Ltd. v. DSM Sinochem Pharm. I.P. Ltd. fundamentally reshapes enforcement practice by clarifying that the only lawful response to a garnishee order nisi is a counter-affidavit to show cause, not a freestanding motion to set aside.

The Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 establishes a carefully balanced framework for challenging arbitral awards in Nigeria, providing exhaustive statutory grounds while preserving the finality principle central to arbitration. This analysis examines the six specific grounds upon which courts may set aside awards, the strict three-month limitation period for applications, and the innovative procedural mechanism allowing tribunals to cure defects before judicial annulment.

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.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has issued a landmark ruling in Ugbah v. Ugbah that fundamentally reshapes family law jurisprudence by establishing that wives and children can pursue maintenance claims as standalone actions without filing for divorce. This decision removes procedural barriers that previously limited access to financial support and affirms that children's welfare rights are enforceable regardless of their parents' marital status or relationship.