Category: Nigeria


  • Section 79 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 79 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Mediator acting as arbitrator. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, a mediator shall not act as an arbitrator in respect of a dispute that was or is the subject of…

  • Section 78 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 78 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Termination of mediation proceedings. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. The mediation proceedings are terminated by –(a) the conclusion of a settlement agreement by the parties, on the date of the agreement; (b) a declaration of…

  • Section 77 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 77 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Admissibility of evidence in other proceedings. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. (1) A party to the mediation proceedings, the mediator and any third-party, including those involved in the administration of the mediation proceedings, shall not…

  • Section 76 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 76 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Confidentiality. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, all information relating to the mediation Confidentiality proceedings shall be kept confidential, except where disclosure is required –(a) under the law;(b) for…

  • Section 75 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 75 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Disclosure of information. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. Where the mediator receives information concerning the dispute from a party, the mediator may disclose the substance of that information to any other party to the mediation,…

  • Section 74 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 74 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Communication between mediator and parties. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. A mediator may meet or communicate with the parties together or with each of them separately as the mediator considers necessary.

  • Section 73 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 73 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Conduct of mediation, fees and expenses. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. (1) Parties are free to agree, by reference to a set of rules or otherwise, on the manner in which the mediation is to…

  • Section 72 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Number and appointment of mediators. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. (1) There shall be one mediator, unless the parties agree to have two or more mediators. (2) The parties shall endeavor to reach agreement on a mediator or mediators, unless a different…

  • Section 71 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 71 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Suspension of limitation period. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. (1) When the mediation proceedings commence, the running of the limitation period regarding the claim that is the subject matter of the mediation is suspended. (2)…

  • Section 70 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 Section 70 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Commencement of mediation proceedings. It is under Part II (Mediation) of the Act. (1) Where the initiation of a mediation procedure is prescribed by a special statute as a condition for the conduct of judicial or other proceedings, or…