Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a Lawyer?
A person, who through a regular program of study, is learned in legal matters and has been licensed to practice his or her profession. Any qualified person who prosecutes or defends causes in courts of record or other judicial tribunals of Nigeria, or of any of the states, or who renders legal advice or assistance in relation to any cause or matter. Unless a contrary meaning is plainly indicated this term is synonymous with attorney, attorney at law, or counselor at law.
Where can i get more information on the activities of the Court?
You can get more information about the Court and the Centre from the following publications: (i) 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) (ii) National Industrial Court Act, 2006 (iii) National Industrial Court of Nigeria Rules, 2007 (iv) National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre Instrument, 2015 (v) National Industrial Court of Nigeria Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre Rules, 2015. (vi) Trade Dispute Act Cap 432 LFN 2004 (vii) Access to the Operations of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria; (viii) Brochure of the National Industrial of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (ix) National Industrial Court of Nigeria website www.ncin.gov.ng