The Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) is the premier arbitration institute in Nigeria founded in 1979 under the leadership of former Attorney General of Nigeria and former judge of the World Court at The Hague, Judge Bola Ajibola, SAN, KBE and duly incorporated in 1988 under the Companies Act as a legal entity Limited by Guarantee.

The Nigerian Institute’s mission is to promote the administration and development of arbitration and Alternative Dispute (ADR) practice in Nigeria with members drawn from diverse vocational backgrounds including the bar and the bench and other professions; Academia, Accounting, Banking, Construction, Engineering, Public Service and a host of others.

Le Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) est le premier institut d'Arbitrage du Nigeria. Il a été fondé en 1979 sous la direction de l'ancien Procureur Général du Nigeria et ancien juge de la Cour Internationale de Justice à La Haye, le Juge Bola Ajibola, SAN, KBE, et a été dûment constitué en 1988 en vertu de la loi sur les sociétés (the Companies Act) comme une entité légale à responsabilité limitée par garantie.

La mission de l'Institut nigérian des arbitres agréés est de promouvoir l'administration et le développement de l'Arbitrage et de la pratique des modes alternatifs de règlement des litiges au Nigéria. Ses membres sont issus de divers milieux professionnels, notamment du Barreau et de la Magistrature, ainsi que de diverses autres professions : milieu universitaire, comptabilité, banque, construction, ingénierie, service public et bien d'autres encore.

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The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb)

Professor Fabian Ajogwu SAN

Prof Bankole Sodipo san. Fcarb

Oscar Okuma

Oni Oluwatoyin Bamidele (MCArb, AIOMP, ACIS)

Olasubomi Saliu

Kitan Bankole

Acarb Joel. A Ogbonnaya

Ijeoma Nnamani

Favour Ekpe

David Ukoha

McIarb Benedict C. Daniel (UK)

Babatunde Adamolekun

Augustus Ndiyo

Favour Idumhanlena

Victor Kwambuge

The Research and Advisory Team at the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) conducts in-depth research and analysis on arbitration and alternative dispute resolution practices, providing valuable insights to support the Institute's mission. This team collaborates with members from various professional backgrounds to develop guidelines, policy recommendations, and educational resources, while also advising stakeholders on best practices in arbitration. They play a crucial role in enhancing the knowledge base and promoting effective dispute resolution strategies within Nigeria and beyond.

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