Our Mission

To become a template for formulation and enforcement of Arbitration and other forms of ADR Proceedings in Nigeria.

Achievements

44 years of improving the standards of skills and expertise of Arbitrators and ADR Practitioners.

Our Vision

To promote the use of Arbitration and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in our society.

Who We Are.

Promoting ADR Since 1979 As The premier Institute in Nigeria (And Sub-Saharan Africa)

The Nigerian Institute’s mission is to promote the administration and development of arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) practice in Nigeria with members drawn from diverse vocational backgrounds including the bar and the bench and other professions; Academia, Accounting, Banking, Construction, Engineering, Public Service and a host of others.

  • We are the premier Sub-Saharan Arbitration institute founded in Nigeria in 1979.
  • We promote advocacy, capacity building, research, arbitration referral services, strategic partnership and programme development.
  • Our focus is in the area of professional training and practical Arbitral skills development. We employ a range of training programmes.
  • Our e-Learning programmes delivers our full range of courses and library from the comfort of your home.

Membership

We have 4 types of memberships available.

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Associate Level Membership, ACArb.

The Associate Training Programme – (ATP) is for all professionals irrespective of their field of discipline, who intend to practice arbitration as Associates of the Nigerian Institute.

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Member Level Membership, MCArb

The Membership Training Program (MEMTP) is for Associate members of the Institute of five years standing and or professional with 15 years work experience..

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Fellow Level Membership, FCArb

The ‘Fellowship Programme’ – (FTP) is a training programme for seasoned professionals who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields and who are interested in practising arbitration as Fellows of the Nigerian Institute.

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Mediation Level Membership, Q.Med

The Institute’s Mediation training – (MEDTP) is a training which teaches the practicality, processes and principles of negotiating settlements and ADR.

Becoming an ADR expert is 4 steps easy.

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Registration

Register for one of our ADR training programmes provided you meet the entry qualifications.

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Training

Take one of our ADR qualified training programmes and pass the required assesment/exam.

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Induction

Upon successful completion of your training, you become inducted as a member of our Institute.

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Subscription

Pay your yearly dues and be an active and engaging member of the Institute.

How It Works?

Membership at NICArb is open to lawyers and professionals in various feilds. NICArb currently has over 5,000 members.

Members of NICArb benefit from a range of interactive exercises, cases, discussions and practical training sessions to get practical experience on Arbitration and other forms of ADR procedures.

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Join Us

ARBITRATION HAS BECOME THE PREDOMINANT, IF NOT IN CERTAIN INDUSTRIES, THE EXCLUSIVE WAY OF RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES..

- Elie Kleiman, Partner, Jones Day. NICArb 2019 Annual Conference.

Our upcoming 2024 Events.

Membership Training Programme

13th - 15th March, 2024

Uyo

Associate Training Programme

13th - 15th March, 2024

Owerri, Warri, Ogidi

Associates Training Programme

26th - 28th March, 2024

PH and Kano

6000+

Experienced Arbitrators

13

Branches Nationwide

44

Years of Experience

1000+

Number of Trainings

Ready to start your career in Arbitration, contact us.

Address
10, Adedeji Adekola Street, Off Freedom Way,
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.
Phone

+234 (908) 718 7410

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