The Court of Appeal Rules, 2021 provide the authoritative procedural framework for the hearing and determination of appeals from the lower courts in Nigeria. These Rules outline detailed steps for compiling records, filing briefs, oral arguments, and the handling of interlocutory applications. They also codify recent reforms to improve judicial responsiveness, promote efficiency, and reduce […]
The Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 represents a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s corporate regulatory framework, repealing and replacing the 1990 enactment. The Act modernizes company law in alignment with international best practices, enhances ease of doing business, and introduces robust provisions to promote corporate governance, accountability, and regulatory efficiency. Key reforms include the introduction […]
The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2023 was enacted to institutionalize and strengthen the ease of doing business reforms initiated by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). The Act amends several existing legislative frameworks to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks, promote transparency, and enhance the efficiency of public service delivery in Nigeria. Key provisions include statutory […]
The Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023 is a legislation that consolidates and modernizes the legal framework for arbitration and introduces a comprehensive statutory basis for mediation in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Enacted to replace the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap A18, LFN 2004, the Act aligns Nigeria’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) regime with international […]
The Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015 was enacted to harmonize and streamline the criminal justice processes in the Federal Republic of Nigeria by integrating the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Act and the Criminal Procedure Code. The Act aims to promote efficient management of criminal justice institutions, protect the rights and interests of […]
