Mon 23 Mar 2026
Admiralty jurisdiction is a specialised field of law governing disputes that arise in the context of maritime commerce, shipping operations, and the carriage of goods by sea. In Nigeria, the Constitution and the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act of 1991 allocate exclusive jurisdiction over admiralty matters to the Federal High Court. This jurisdictional regime reflects the technical complexity and international character of maritime transactions, and it ensures uniformity in the adjudication of disputes that involve vessels, maritime contracts, and seagoing cargo.Admiralty jurisdiction is a specialised field of law governing disputes that arise in the context of maritime commerce, shipping operations, and the carriage of goods by sea. In Nigeria, the Constitution and the Admiralty Jurisdiction Act of 1991 allocate exclusive jurisdiction over admiralty matters to the Federal High Court. This jurisdictional regime reflects the technical complexity and international character of maritime transactions, and it ensures uniformity in the adjudication of disputes that involve vessels, maritime contracts, and seagoing cargo...