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The business community faces a range of systemic challenges in sophisticated fraud that affect their productivity and conceal the identities of the perpetrators of such fraud.

Public-Private Partnerships in Nigeria face complex disputes stemming from poor project preparation, political interference, and governance issues. Understanding the root causes and implementing effective multi-tiered dispute resolution mechanisms—from negotiation and mediation to arbitration—is essential for ensuring infrastructure projects deliver results rather than becoming mired in litigation.

Conducting a full trial is cost intensive and time demanding particularly in cases where the Claimant has a good case and the Defendant has no reasonable defence to the claims.

The essence of agreements generally and commercial relations specifically is the faith, trust and understanding that the parties will carry out their agreed obligations.

Navigating debt recovery in Nigeria demands sophisticated knowledge of local commercial realities and an evolving statutory landscape. This guide examines the regulatory framework, procedural pathways, enforcement mechanisms, and the critical impact of insolvency proceedings on creditor rights and recovery strategies.

Nigerian courts face a growing challenge as AI-generated evidence—screenshots, audio, video, and documents—enters legal proceedings without clear statutory guidance. While the Evidence Act 2011 (amended 2023) governs electronic evidence, it predates generative AI and leaves critical questions about authenticity, reliability, and admissibility of AI-generated content unresolved. Can Nigeria's existing legal framework adequately address deepfakes, synthetic media, and machine-learning outputs in j

Every Court that is endowed with a particular jurisdiction has inherent powers not necessarily derivable from any law.

When the Evidence Act was signed into law by former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCON on the 2nd day of June 2011, it was received with maximum enthusiasm by the Nigerian legal community...

One fundamental aspect of the maritime industry is the right given to claimants in maritime disputes, based on certain procedures, to arrest a ship as security for their claims.

For international companies considering Nigeria, courtroom delays are costly: commercial cases can take five years or more, and litigation may consume up to 15% of the disputed sum.

International arbitration is often chosen because it offers parties a final and enforceable decision.[1] In most cases, that finality is one of its greatest advantages.

Nigeria's Supreme Court has introduced mandatory electronic filing requirements through new Practice Directions that fundamentally transform appellate procedure. The reforms mandate OCR-enabled document uploads, impose strict timelines with financial penalties for non-compliance, and introduce substantial transmission fees that raise questions about access to justice.

As globalization expands commercial footprints across borders, securing a favorable verdict in a UK or US court is often only half the battle. For multinational corporations, financial institutions, and international judgment creditors, the ultimate success of litigation depends on asset recovery. When a judgment debtor's assets are located within Nigeria, creditors must navigate the intricate framework of the Nigerian judicial system to achieve enforcement.

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has introduced new electronic filing requirements through Practice Directions signed in June 2026, mandating digital submission of court documents and imposing significant new fees. While aimed at modernizing justice delivery, these reforms present practical challenges including OCR compliance issues, portal reliability concerns, and a controversial ₦500,000 transmission fee that may restrict access to justice.

The enforcement of judgments, particularly in Nigeria is an important step in any matter brought before a Court for resolution.

Letters of Administration is a document issued by the High Court of a State appointing two (2) or more persons to administer the estate or property of a deceased person who died intestate.

From the foregoing, could it be said that the apex court favours a letter of adjournment to be addressed to the judge rather than the court registrar? Your guess is as good as the writer's in this regard.

This article examines the "public policy" exception to enforcing arbitral awards in Nigeria under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023. It analyzes how Nigerian courts interpret this undefined concept...