Revolutionizing Admiralty Practice In Nigeria: Analysis Of The Novel Provisions Of The Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules 2023

As a global practice, Maritime holds a significant space in international and local trading. To reflect modern-day realities that aid cross-border and municipal shipping transactions, both local and international legal regimes must play substantial roles, and in particular, domestic Courts, where most maritime disputes are commenced, should remain progressive in reflecting these realities. In this regard, and in the exercise of his powers  as Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (“FHC”), Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho (the “Chief Judge”) passed  the Admiralty Jurisdiction Procedure Rules 2023 (the “AJPR 2023” or the “Rules”).