National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN)
A specialized superior court in Nigeria with exclusive jurisdiction over civil causes and matters relating to labour, employment, trade unions, and industrial relations.
Definition
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) is a specialized superior court of record established by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Third Alteration) Act, 2010. It possesses exclusive jurisdiction over a wide array of civil causes and matters pertaining to labour, employment, trade unions, industrial relations, and related issues, including the enforcement of fundamental rights as they relate to these areas. The NICN plays a critical role in adjudicating disputes concerning equal pay, discrimination in the workplace, unfair labour practices, and the application of international labour standards that Nigeria has ratified. Its establishment underscores a commitment to providing expert and efficient resolution of industrial and employment disputes, thereby upholding the rights and obligations of both employers and employees.