Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria Branch

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria Branch The Nigeria Branch is one of the 31 branches of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. It was granted a Branch status in 1998, with over 1300 members.

CIArb Nigeria Branch has grown tremendously and currently has a membership strength of over One Thousand Three Hundred (1,300). Membership of the Branch cuts across all disciplines including Law, Construction, Shipping, Engineering, Insurance, Banking, Accounting and Medicine. The Branch has in its fold, seasoned arbitration practitioners of international repute. In the exercise of its functions, it maintains close links with other professional arbitral bodies worldwide.

The Ciarb Nigeria Branch is pleased to invite you to its Specialist Arbitration Webinar Series on:EXPERTS IN ARBITRATION...
20/08/2026

The Ciarb Nigeria Branch is pleased to invite you to its Specialist Arbitration Webinar Series on:

EXPERTS IN ARBITRATION: Building Capacity, Credibility and Opportunity in African Disputes

The webinar will explore the growing role of experts in arbitration, what parties and tribunals expect from expert witnesses, and how African professionals can build the skills, credibility and visibility required to participate effectively in domestic and international disputes.

Moderator: Bukky Boyo, FCA, MBA, MCIArb
Panelists: Jenna Burton; Dr Kola Mayomi; Ngo-Martins Okonmah; and Suzanne Rattray FCIArb

Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Time: 11:30 AM WAT
Venue: Zoom

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qRZ42aKSQwSoxtjVpucT4Q #/registration

The session will be particularly relevant to arbitrators, lawyers, accountants, engineers, quantity surveyors, forensic experts, technical consultants and other professionals interested in expert work in dispute resolution.

We look forward to your participation.

19/08/2026

‎Beyond Dialogue. Delivering Excellence.
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‎What does it mean to move Beyond Dialogue and Deliver Excellence in Arbitration and ADR?
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‎In this video, Obosa Akpata, C.Arb, 2nd Vice Chair, CIArb Nigeria Branch, shares her thoughts on the aim and significance of this year’s Conference theme:
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‎“Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR.”
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‎She also extends a personal invitation to you to join us at the 2026 CIArb Nigeria Branch Annual Conference for thought-provoking conversations, meaningful engagement and practical insights on the future of arbitration and ADR.
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‎📍 EUI Event Centre, Port Harcourt
‎📅 4–6 November 2026
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‎🎟️ Early Bird Rates have been extended until 28 August 2026!
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‎If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time.
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‎Register here:
‎https://ciarbnigeria.org/conference/register/
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‎Come and be part of the conversation.
‎Come ready to engage.
‎Come ready to go Beyond Dialogue.
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Meet the Mentor 🎓The Mentor’s Chair welcomes a distinguished ADR leader — Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Immediate Past ...
15/08/2026

Meet the Mentor 🎓
The Mentor’s Chair welcomes a distinguished ADR leader — Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Immediate Past Global President of CIArb.
A wealth of experience. A remarkable journey. An opportunity to learn from the best.
Don’t miss the conversation! 🪑✨

Click the link to register:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q1thLcLSRpiGefisDRnU5Q

Subject: Invitation: Ciarb Nigeria Specialist Arbitration Webinar SeriesDear Members,The Ciarb Nigeria Branch is pleased...
15/08/2026

Subject: Invitation: Ciarb Nigeria Specialist Arbitration Webinar Series

Dear Members,

The Ciarb Nigeria Branch is pleased to invite you to its Specialist Arbitration Webinar Series on:

EXPERTS IN ARBITRATION: Building Capacity, Credibility and Opportunity in African Disputes

The webinar will explore the growing role of experts in arbitration, what parties and tribunals expect from expert witnesses, and how African professionals can build the skills, credibility and visibility required to participate effectively in domestic and international disputes.

Moderator: Bukky Boyo, FCA, MBA, MCIArb
Panelists: Jenna Burton; Dr Kola Mayomi; Ngo-Martins Okonmah; and Suzanne Rattray FCIArb

Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Time: 11:30 AM WAT
Venue: Zoom
Registration: Register for the webinar⁠

The session will be particularly relevant to arbitrators, lawyers, accountants, engineers, quantity surveyors, forensic experts, technical consultants and other professionals interested in expert work in dispute resolution.

We look forward to your participation.

Kind regards,

Dr. Adeyemi Agbelusi, FCIArb
Branch Secretary
Ciarb Nigeria Branch

Have you registered? 👀If you are still thinking about it, here are 4 things you can expect at the 2026 CIArb Nigeria Bra...
12/08/2026

Have you registered? 👀

If you are still thinking about it, here are 4 things you can expect at the 2026 CIArb Nigeria Branch Annual Conference:

1. Conversations that go beyond theory.
Expect practical, thought-provoking conversations around arbitration and ADR, with insights you can take back to your practice.

2. A truly global room.
Connect with arbitration practitioners, professionals and stakeholders joining us from Nigeria and around the world. Different perspectives. Different experiences. One room.

3. Networking beyond the conference room.
From our social and networking activities to the conversations that happen between sessions, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet new people, reconnect with colleagues and build meaningful professional relationships.

4. An experience designed around excellence.
Three days of learning, engagement, networking and memorable experiences, all centred around our theme: Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR.

And there’s more…

Early Bird Registration has been extended until 14 August 2026.
If you have been waiting for a sign, this is it. Register now: https://ciarbnigeria.org/conference/register/

There are also sponsorship opportunities still available for organisations looking to position themselves alongside one of the leading arbitration and ADR gatherings in Nigeria. Become a Conference Sponsor: [email protected]

📍 EUI Event Centre, Port Harcourt
📅 4–6 November 2026

Have you registered yet?

Don’t just hear about the conference afterwards. Be in the room.

🪑 THE MENTOR’S CHAIR IS HERE!Ready to learn from one of the best? 🌟Join YMG Nigeria for an inspiring session with Prof. ...
12/08/2026

🪑 THE MENTOR’S CHAIR IS HERE!

Ready to learn from one of the best? 🌟
Join YMG Nigeria for an inspiring session with Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab as he shares insights, experience and lessons from his remarkable ADR journey.
📅 18 August 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
Pull up a chair. Ask. Learn. Grow.
👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q1thLcLSRpiGefisDRnU5Q for The Mentor’s Chair

BEHIND THE CONVERSATION | THE EXPERIENCE SHAPING THE CICC WEBINARWhat does more than three decades of senior in-house le...
11/08/2026

BEHIND THE CONVERSATION | THE EXPERIENCE SHAPING THE CICC WEBINAR

What does more than three decades of senior in-house legal experience bring to a conversation about avoiding costly arbitration mistakes?

A practical understanding of what can go wrong long before a dispute reaches the tribunal.

We are pleased to spotlight Justina Lewa, MCIArb, Partner at Chapitre LLP and Webinar Coordinator for this CICC webinar.

Justina is the immediate past Company Secretary & Chief Legal Counsel of Sterling Bank Plc, with over three decades of experience spanning banking, commercial transactions, corporate governance, legal advisory and dispute resolution.

Her experience includes advising on complex project and asset-based financing, debt and equity transactions, loan syndications, power, oil and gas, mergers and acquisitions, as well as negotiating and resolving commercial and employment-related disputes.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, she brings the perspective of an experienced General Counsel who understands that successful dispute resolution begins long before the hearing—with sound contracts, effective internal processes, proper documentation, early risk assessment and commercially informed decision-making.

As Webinar Coordinator, Justina has helped shape a conversation designed to move beyond legal theory and focus on the real-world mistakes, lessons and strategies that can make the difference between a great case and a terrible outcome.

💡 GREAT CASES. TERRIBLE OUTCOMES.

📌 CICC Webinar: How to Lose a Million-Dollar Arbitration Before It Even Starts – Lessons from Cases That Went Wrong
📅 Wednesday, 12 August 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM WAT | 12:00 Noon GMT
💻 Zoom
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4wUtz9i

Organised by the Corporate & In-House Counsel Committee (CICC), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Nigeria Branch.

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*MEET OUR MODERATOR | ASKING THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER**What makes a great arbitration conversation? The right questions...
11/08/2026

*MEET OUR MODERATOR | ASKING THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER*

*What makes a great arbitration conversation? The right questions—and a moderator who knows where to find them.*

We are pleased to have *Mr Harold Uku* moderate our upcoming CICC webinar.

Harold has over 12 years of legal practice experience spanning dispute resolution, corporate and commercial practice, and in-house legal practice in the financial services sector.

He currently serves as **Assistant Manager, Legal & Corporate Services at FirstTrust Mortgage Bank Plc**, where he leads the Bank’s dispute resolution portfolio and provides legal advisory support across its operations.

His experience spans commercial litigation, domestic arbitration, mediation, mortgage and finance disputes, settlement negotiations, arbitrator appointments and arbitration-related procedural applications.

Having worked both as external counsel and in-house, Harold brings a practical understanding of the intersection between **dispute strategy, risk management and commercial realities**.

As moderator, he will draw on this experience to ask the questions that matter, challenge assumptions and draw out the practical lessons from our distinguished panellists.

He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators, a member of the FinTech Association of Nigeria and the Nigerian Bar Association, and was appointed a Notary Public of Nigeria in 2025.

With a panel spanning international arbitration, leading private practice and senior in-house counsel, this promises to be a candid and highly practical conversation.

💡 **GREAT CASES. TERRIBLE OUTCOMES.**

📌 **How to Lose a Million-Dollar Arbitration Before It Even Starts – Lessons from Cases That Went Wrong**
📅 Wednesday, 12 August 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM WAT | 12:00 Noon GMT
💻 Zoom
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4wUtz9i

Organised by the **Corporate & In-House Counsel Committee (CICC), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Nigeria Branch.**

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OUR DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER | WHEN LEGAL STRATEGY MEETS BUSINESS REALITY | MR SESAN SOBOWALE*What happens when arbitration...
11/08/2026

OUR DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER | WHEN LEGAL STRATEGY MEETS BUSINESS REALITY | MR SESAN SOBOWALE

*What happens when arbitration strategy meets real-world business priorities?*

That is precisely the perspective *Mr Sesan Sobowale* brings to our upcoming CICC webinar.

Mr Sobowale is Principal Partner of **Levante Solicitors**, a boutique commercial law and regulatory governance advisory firm. Before establishing the firm, he served as *Head of Legal Services and General Counsel at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc*.

With over three decades of experience, his career spans commercial legal practice, corporate relations, governance and senior business leadership across FMCG, telecommunications, banking and financial services.

His experience includes senior legal and corporate leadership roles at Guinness Nigeria Plc, where he served at different times as Company Secretary/Legal Adviser and Corporate Relations Director.

As a former General Counsel and senior business adviser, he has confronted the questions that matter when a business faces a major dispute:

Should we arbitrate? When should we settle? What will the dispute really cost the business? Are we protecting the company’s commercial interests? And what happens after the award?

At the webinar, Mr Sobowale will bring the In-house and business-user perspective, helping us examine how legal teams and businesses can avoid costly dispute-resolution mistakes and ensure that a legal victory ultimately translates into a meaningful commercial outcome.

Expect a candid conversation about strategy, risk, commercial judgment and the real-world consequences of arbitration decisions.

💡 **GREAT CASES. TERRIBLE OUTCOMES.**

📌 **How to Lose a Million-Dollar Arbitration Before It Even Starts – Lessons from Cases That Went Wrong**
📅 Wednesday, 12 August 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM WAT | 12:00 Noon GMT
💻 Zoom
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4wUtz9i

Organised by the **Corporate & In-House Counsel Committee (CICC), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Nigeria Branch.**

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