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The 2024 National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a significant step toward promoting arbitration, reducing court congestion, and positioning Nigeria as a global dispute resolution hub. Though non-binding, it provides a strategic framework for arbitration adoption and judicial support.

Authored by TEMPLARS Partner, Godwin Omoaka, SAN, FCIArb, Managing Counsel, Stanley Nweke-Eze, and Senior Associate, Collins Ogbu, this article examines key provisions of the policy such as arbitration venue selection, arbitrator appointments, and small claims arbitration, aimed at enhancing investor confidence and legal efficiency.

Read the full article for its impact on Nigeria’s dispute resolution landscape.

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