A new book titled “Arbitration Law and Practice in Nigeria” authored by Hagler Okorie, an Associate Professor of Laws at the Faculty of Law, Abia State University, provides an extensive overview of arbitration as a mechanism for dispute resolution in the country.
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The 599-page book covers elementary and general issues relating to arbitration law, its practice and procedure in Nigeria.
Published under the provisions of the new Arbitration and Mediation Act of 2023, the book delves into the meaning and nature of arbitration, its historical evolution and sources in Nigeria, as well as the typology and concept of customary arbitration. It guides readers through the arbitral proceedings, conduct, awards, recourse against awards, fees, and costs.
The book also explores emerging areas such as online/electronic arbitration and dispute resolution. Additionally, it offers insights into the arbitrability of the armed conflict in Northeast Nigeria and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in post-election disputes in the country. The concept of the Multi-Door Court House in Nigeria is also discussed.
For easy reference, the appendix includes the full text of the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023, ICC (International Court of Arbitration Centre) Rules, Professional Ethics for Arbitrators in Nigeria, the Abia State Multi-Door Court House Law of 2011, and its Rules of 2014.
Priced at N7,000 (Seven Thousand Naira), the book is available for purchase from the publishers or directly from the author. Interested individuals can contact the publishers at 08037667945 or 08028636615, or reach out to the author at haglersoco@gmail.com or hagler.okorie@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng.
The book can also be obtained from the Faculty of Law at Abia State University, Umuahia Campus (08032253813, 08097001001), or from Winners Chambers located at 135 Ehi Road by Mosque Street, beside First Bank, 3rd Floor Back, Aba, Abia State.
With its distinctive structure, style, content, and format, “Arbitration Law and Practice in Nigeria” aims to provide an easy-to-understand resource for practitioners, students, scholars, and the general public interested in arbitration law in Nigeria and abroad.
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