Nigeria: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

A CBN-licensed fintech company initiated a ₦10 billion lawsuit against Fidelity Bank over an alleged fraudulent chargeback, leading to complex interim proceedings.

A fuel supplier failed to deliver 2 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil despite receiving ₦705 million upfront payment, leading to litigation that ultimately resulted in a court-enforced settlement.

Across many contemporary legal systems, the administration of justice increasingly stands at a moment that invites institutional reflection. Courts remain the constitutional guardians of rights and the primary fora through which disputes are formally resolved. Yet the operational realities of litigation today reveal persistent structural strain. Delays in adjudication, procedural congestion, rising litigation costs, and practical barriers to access have gradually weakened the confidence traditionally placed in conventional judicial mechanisms.