BOLDEN African News · Tuesday 3 November 2026
At the 10th ICC Africa Conference in Lagos, practitioners push for a stronger African role in arbitration
Participants at the 10th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration in Lagos called for a greater African presence in international commercial arbitration and for reforms to attract investment, with Nigeria positioning itself as a dispute resolution hub.
Why it matters
Resolving disputes on the continent, rather than in London or Paris, lowers the cost and risk of doing deals in Africa.
Sources: Businessday NG, News Agency of Nigeria · 3 November 2026