This year, the East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) will convene in Abuja, Nigeria, marking its 12th edition. This is a significant milestone in West Africa, representing a bold step towards true continental integration. Nigeria stands at the nexus of international investment and dispute resolution, with several billions in annual oil and gas exports and an increasing volume of cross-border commercial activity. Nigeria has emerged as a prominent hub for arbitration-driven legal and commercial engagements. As international investment in Nigeria’s energy and natural resources sector expands, the critical role of arbitration in managing complex, cross-border disputes has become increasingly important.