The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators

19/06/2026

Your future in ADR is shaped by the skills you choose to build today.

This July, the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) Port-Harcourt, invites you to be part of the Membership and Associate Training Programmes, designed to equip you with practical knowledge, professional credibility, and valuable industry connections.

• Membership Training Programme (Port-Harcourt Physical)
14th – 17th July, 2026
9:00 AM Daily

• Associate Training Programme (PortHarcourt Physical)
14th – 17th July, 2026
9:00 AM Daily

Learn from experienced practitioners, connect with professionals across industries, and gain the knowledge and credentials that can open new doors in arbitration and dispute resolution.

see fliers for more details

18/06/2026

Call for Entries!

The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) is delighted to announce the 2026 Annual Essay Writing Competition

Essay Topic:
Designing the Next Generation of ADR Systems for the Twenty-First Century:
Encouraging innovative proposals for improving accessibility, efficiency, and fairness in dispute resolution.

Showcase your research, writing, and analytical skills whilst contributing to one of arbitration’s most pressing debates.

Prizes to be won!
🥇 1st Prize – ₦500,000
🥈 2nd Prize – ₦300,000
🥉 3rd Prize – ₦200,000

Submission Deadline: 31st August, 2026
Send entries to: [email protected]

Winning authors will be formally recognised at our 2026 Annual Conference, with the best article published in our Journal of Arbitration.

Note: Winners of previous essays are not eligible to apply.

Seize this opportunity to make your voice heard in the ADR community!

17/06/2026

Celebrating our Member Spotlight, Yaro Moses Aemberga, FICMC, ACArb.

With over 30 years of experience in Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Yaro has dedicated his career to promoting peaceful dispute resolution and access to justice. A highly accomplished professional with advanced qualifications in Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, and Security Management, he continues to make meaningful contributions to the growth of ADR practice in Nigeria.

Join us in celebrating this distinguished peacebuilder, mediator, and ADR advocate.

15/06/2026

13/06/2026

The NICArb Young Arbitrators Virtual Debate Competition is here again, and the 7th Edition is bigger and better!

The debate offers aspiring arbitrators, students, and young professionals a platform to sharpen their advocacy skills, strengthen their critical thinking, and engage with some of the most pressing issues in dispute resolution.

Beyond the competition, this is an opportunity to challenge yourself, build confidence, gain visibility, and demonstrate the qualities that define the next generation of ADR professionals.

🏆 Winner – ₦700,000
🥈 1st Runner-Up – ₦500,000
🥉 2nd Runner-Up – ₦300,000

Winning essays will be formally recognised at our 2026 Annual Conference.

To participate, scan the QR code on the flyer or tap the link below to indicate your interest.

13/06/2026

11/06/2026

On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the President of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb), Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN, represented by Okechukwu Ekweanya, Partner at KENNA, alongside the Registrar/CEO, Shola Oshodi-John, lent their voices to the conversation at the NBA Law Week held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.

They joined fellow thought leaders for a panel on "Arbitration as a Profit Centre: Building Nigeria’s ADR Community", offering practical perspectives on the growing role of arbitration in strengthening Nigeria’s dispute resolution landscape.

It was a timely exchange on the opportunities and responsibilities shaping the future of ADR in Nigeria.