Commercial Arbitration and Mediation in Nigeria

Commercial Arbitration and Mediation in Nigeria is a practical and accessible guide to Nigeria's evolving alternative dispute resolution landscape under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023. The book explains the fundamentals of arbitration and mediation, arbitration agreements, appointment and challenge of arbitrators, arbitral jurisdiction and proceedings, awards, enforcement, costs, and post-award challenges. It also examines international commercial arbitration, foreign awards, investor-State disputes, sovereign immunity, public policy, and the New York and ICSID Conventions. With clear explanations of complex legal principles, Nigerian case law, statutory provisions, and practical examples, the book bridges the gap between academic scholarship and real-world practice. Its multidisciplinary approach makes it useful not only to lawyers, arbitrators, judges and students, but also to estate surveyors, valuers, engineers, accountants, bankers and other professionals involved in commercial disputes. Whether you are new to arbitration or an experienced practitioner, this book provides a valuable reference for understanding and applying modern commercial arbitration and mediation in Nigeria.