The Intervention of National Courts in Safeguarding Arbitration Practice in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorABIMBOLA, Munta Ladipo
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-22T09:25:49Z
dc.date.available2026-01-22T09:25:49Z
dc.date.issued2025-12
dc.description.abstractGlobal attention is gradually shifting from formal litigation process to less contentious and adversarial approaches which are known as Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, one of which is Arbitration. Arbitration is said to be an effective way of obtaining a final and binding decision on a dispute or series of disputes, without reference to a court of law. This study investigated the role of national courts in safeguarding arbitration practice in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the extent of court intervention and its impact on the growth and integrity of arbitration. The study adopted a mixed research approach, the doctrinal and non-doctrinal approach. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 31 respondents which were Legal professionals specialising in ADR, members of ADR organisations, and Judges with experience in handling ADR cases across public, private, and hybrid sectors. Data were collected using Interviews, Document Analysis and Focus Groups Questionnaires. The data were analysed using qualitative and quantitative techniques. The findings revealed significant insights into the current legal and institutional framework governing arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration), specifically, that arbitration is predominantly utilised within the private sector, accounting for 67.7% of respondents, while public sector engagement remains low. It was also revealed that 93.8% of respondents acknowledged that courts interfered in arbitration proceedings. Also, the study found out that 58.1% of respondents supported court review of arbitration awards, whereas 41.9% advocated for finality in arbitration decisions. The study also found out that 61.3% of respondents opposed removing judicial oversight in arbitration, recognizing its role in ensuring fairness among other findings. These findings underscored the need for balanced institutional support, enhanced academic participation, and increased judicial involvement to strengthen arbitration as a viable alternative dispute resolution mechanism. While national courts in Nigeria play a pivotal role in enforcing and reviewing arbitration awards, their interventions must strike a balance between oversight and respect for party autonomy to avoid undermining arbitration’s efficacy. This study recommended reforms in judicial training, increased public-sector awareness, and academic engagement to bolster the arbitration framework in Nigeria. Keywords: Arbitration practice, Court intervention, Dispute resolution, National Courts and Safeguarding arbitration Word Count: 337
dc.identifier.citationkate Turabian
dc.identifier.otherP.hD
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1225
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLead City University, Ibadan
dc.relation.ispartofseriesP.hD
dc.subjectArbitration practice
dc.subjectCourt intervention
dc.subjectDispute resolution
dc.subjectNational Courts and Safeguarding arbitration
dc.titleThe Intervention of National Courts in Safeguarding Arbitration Practice in Nigeria
dc.typeThesis

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