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National Industrial Court of Nigeria Civil Procedure Rules, 2017

The National Industrial Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2017 provide a comprehensive procedural framework for adjudicating labour and employment disputes. The Rules aim to ensure expeditious, fair, and equitable resolution of claims, with innovative provisions addressing pre-action protocols, electronic service, case scheduling, and the active management of proceedings. They reflect Nigeria’s commitment to international labour standards and best practices in industrial justice. This legal instrument is indispensable for labour law practitioners, trade unions, employers, and judicial stakeholders.