Section 16 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 16 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 16 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Appointment of an emergency arbitrator. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) A party that requires emergency relief may, concurrent with or following the filing of a request for a dispute to be referred to arbitration but […]
Section 15 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 15 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 15 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Rules applicable to substance of dispute. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) The arbitral tribunal shall decide the disputes in accordance with the rules of law that is chosen by the parties as applicable to the […]
Section 14 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 14 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 14 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Competence of arbitral tribunal to rule on its jurisdiction. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) The arbitral tribunal shall rule on its own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence or validity of the […]
Section 13 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 13 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 13 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Immunity of an arbitrator, appointing authority and arbitral institution. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) An arbitrator, appointing authority or an arbitral institution is not liable for anything done or omitted in the discharge or purported […]
Section 12 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 12 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 12 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Withdrawal, death and cessation of office of an arbitrator. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) The parties may agree with an arbitrator as to the consequences of the arbitrator’s withdrawal from office as regards –(a) the […]
Section 11 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 11 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 11 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Appointment of substitute arbitrator. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. Where the mandate of an arbitrator terminates under sections 9 or 10 of this Act or because of withdrawal from office for any other reason or because […]
Section 10 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 10 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 10 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Failure or impossibility to act. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) Where, by reasons of law or fact an arbitrator is unable to perform his or her functions or fails to act without undue delay, the […]
Section 9 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 9 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 9 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Challenge procedure. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) The parties may agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator, subject to the provisions of subsection (3). (2) Where agreement is not reached between the parties […]
Section 8 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 8 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 8 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Grounds for challenge. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) Where a person is approached in connection with possible appointment as an arbitrator, the person shall disclose any circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as […]
Section 7 Nigerian Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023
Section 7 Arbitration and Mediation Act Section 7 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Appointment of arbitrators. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act. (1) A person shall not be precluded, by reason of the person’s nationality, from acting as an arbitrator, unless it is agreed to by the parties. (2) Parties […]