Nigeria: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

Medical negligence in Nigeria presents significant challenges for victims seeking justice, from proving breach of duty to navigating systemic barriers in obtaining medical records.

In many Nigerian marriages, it is common for a house, piece of land, or other valuable property acquired during the marriage to be registered in the name of only one spouse. In most cases, this may simply be a matter of convenience, tradition, or circumstance.

In line with the judiciary’s commitment towards embracing digital innovation and improving access to justice, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, issued the Supreme Court (Mandatory Upload of Electronic Copies of Processes, Record of Appeal, and Other Matters) Practice Directions, 2026 on 1st July 2026 pursuant to section 236 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and in alignment with relevant provisions of the Supreme Court Rules 2024.

A Nigerian court has ruled that professional football clubs and governing bodies bear legally enforceable obligations to players that extend beyond salary payments, encompassing medical welfare, insurance coverage...

Commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria is being reshaped by third-party funding and asset tracing mechanisms. While the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 has abolished champerty doctrines in arbitration contexts, traditional common law restrictions persist in court litigation, creating a complex legal landscape where funding viability increasingly depends on enforceable asset identification and preservation strategies.

The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards against Nigerian assets requires navigating international arbitration law, domestic procedure, and judicial discretion. While Nigeria is arbitration-friendly and a New York Convention signatory, converting successful foreign arbitrations into enforceable relief demands careful attention to statutory requirements, asset tracing strategies, and potential resistance grounds including public policy and procedural irregularity.

On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of Nigeria (the “Supreme Court”) delivered a landmark decision in the case of Emma Elegbe & Anor v. HP International Schools Limited & 3 Ors...

In commercial litigation and pre-suit negotiations, parties frequently engage in settlement discussions to avoid protracted court battles. In an effort to protect such negotiations from later use in evidence, legal practitioners often label correspondence...

On 17th March 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board presided by Justice Harriman issued its ruling in the appeal lodged...