NIGERIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Abubakar Anafi, Larry Nkwor, Justice Uka-Ofor and Ayomide Abiodun, G. Elias
ingly favoured due to their efficiency, speed and less formal nature, compared to traditional court proceedings. Among other things, the AMA introduced more precise grounds for challenging an arbitral award and abolished as a ground for setting aside an award the controversially broad ground “error on the face of an award” under the old law. These innovations serve as an encouragement to par- ties in the adoption of ADR in settling commer- cial disputes.
Innovations in commercial disputes have also centred around the integration of technology into dispute resolution processes. The Nigerian courts and arbitral forums have increasingly adopted technology practices such as e-filing, electronic transcription, electronic evidence, electronic service and virtual hearings, which speed up the process and enhance accessibility.
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