Arbitration in Nigeria – A Closer Look

In this paper we will highlight some challenges posed to the recognition of arbitration as a viable and faster alternative means of dispute resolution in Nigeria. The importance of this paper is premised on the fact that it has now become common place for the losing party in an arbitration to try to avoid complying with the terms of an award by resorting to the local courts of the States where such award is to be enforced and deploying all manners of court process to frustrate its enforcement. This paper will also discuss how to validly challenge an award and the difficulty in the enforcement of arbitral awards in Nigeria.