In a landmark step towards reforming Nigeria’s justice delivery system and enhancing investor confidence, the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dispute Resolution Centre (NCC-DRC), convened a high-level roundtable in Abuja to engage stakeholders within the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) on the National Policy on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), 2024 - 2028. The event brought together key stakeholders from the judiciary, government institutions/parastatals, the private sector, the legal profession, ADR practitioners, law students, and ADR enthusiasts. The National Policy on ADR, described as a milestone in Nigeria’s justice sector evolution, seeks to institutionalize ADR mechanisms across the country, decongest

The Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre (NCC-DRC) inaugurated its members of the Governing Council on the 15th day of April, 2025. Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN, was inducted as the Chairman of the Governing Council, with Patrick Ikwueto, SAN, serving as its Vice-Chairman. The outgoing Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, Ph.D. congratulated the members of the council for the well-deserved appointment and charged them to discharge their duties as members of the NCC-DRC Council with diligence. The Governing Council is set to play a crucial role in providing strategic oversight, policy direction, and institutional support to the Centre.

The Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre (NCC-DRC) successfully hosted the 1st Annual Women in ADR Summit themed "Pioneering Innovation and Driving Inclusive Change" on the 6th day of March 2025 at the Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN Trade and Convention Centre. The summit, held in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2025, brought together esteemed ADR professionals, thought leaders, and policymakers to celebrate the growing influence of women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and explore strategies for fostering greater inclusivity and innovation in the field. In his welcome address, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN, Chairman of the NCC-DRC, highlighted the remarkable strides

The Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Center (NCC-DRC) is happy to announce that it is a supporting organization for Istanbul Arbitration Days, scheduled to take place from 16 to 19 September at Çırağan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul. 🎟 For further details and registration, please visit: https://istanbularbitrationdays.com/ Register before 1 July to benefit from early bird rates! We look forward to your participation! #IAD2025"

NCC-DRC Pays Courtesy Visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) The Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Center (NCC-DRC) paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission on Wednesday 9th October 2024. The primary aim of the visit was to foster collaborative relationships, discuss potential areas of cooperation, and further strengthen the alternative dispute resolution drive within the upstream petroleum sector. The President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, Ph.D. led the NCC-DRC team which had the Registrar General of the Center, Mrs. Hauwa Kaka Usman, Assistant Registrar of

The inauguration ceremony of Chief Emeka Obegolu SAN, PhD, as the 12th President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) unfolded with greatness on Thursday, drawing distinguished Leaders from the public sector, private sector, diplomatic communities, representatives of Government agencies and parastatals, and royal fathers, as well as a gathering of family, friends, well-wishers, and other esteemed guests. In his inaugural address, Chief Obegolu, SAN, PhD underscored the pivotal role of the private sector in contributing to the realization of the federal government's economic objectives. He lauded the government's initiatives to revitalise the economy and expressed optimism regarding the Chamber's

The Registrar General of Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Center (NCC-DRC), Aisha Ado Abdullahi on 1st November 2023 at the just concluded International Bar Association (IBA) Conference in Paris,France led a conversation at a session titled “Commercial Mediation in Africa” on tackling the Challenges posed by the Dispute Resolution Protocols provided under The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) in relation to the Singapore Convention On Mediated Settlement.” Aisha who organized and spoke at the session, observed amongst other things, that whereas the dispute resolution protocols provided under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) encompasses vital principles

The Institute of ADR Registrars (IAR) is announcing the appointment of Mr. Lloyd Duru Esq. FCArb , FICMC, FIILAG, FCIBMA, pnm., as its 1st Deputy President. Mr Llyod Duru who is currently the Registrar of Mediation Training Institute Nigeria, Fellow of ICMC and Faculty member of ICMC where he has served as Director of Training and later as Vice President, Exams and Records is a thoroughbred ADR coach and mentor. Mr. Llyod Duru as 1st Deputy President would be expected to bring to bear his wealth of experience to the benefit of the Institute to better promote the Institute’s objectives in accordance