MEETINGS & EVENTS — INCOMING
ABOUT SCLN EVENTS
The Society of Construction Law Nigeria holds regular meetings and organises training events in construction law and related areas throughout the year. Events are held primarily in Lagos and Abuja. Most events are open to non-members at standard rates; members benefit from reduced registration fees. Certificates of attendance are issued for all events for CPD purposes.
To register for any event or to enquire about upcoming events, contact the secretariat at [email protected].
Event 1 — Seminar
Title: Construction Contract Disputes Under Nigerian Law
Date: 14 August 2026
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Venue: Lagos Island, Lagos
Format: Half-day seminar
Overview: This seminar examines the legal principles governing the resolution of disputes arising out of construction contracts under Nigerian law, with particular reference to the courts’ approach to standard-form contracts, the treatment of liquidated damages clauses, and the enforceability of dispute resolution provisions. Speakers will include practising construction lawyers and a senior member of the judiciary. The seminar will include a Q&A session and networking.
CPD: Certificate of attendance issued. Members should verify eligibility for CPD credit with their own regulatory body.
Registration: Members — [rate TBC] | Non-members — [rate TBC]
Event 2 — Workshop
Title: Adjudication Practice and Procedure: Foundations
Date: 22 September 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:00
Venue: Victoria Island, Lagos
Format: Full-day practical workshop
Overview: This workshop provides a practical introduction to construction adjudication for lawyers and non-lawyers. Topics covered include: the nature and purpose of adjudication; drafting an effective referral notice; presenting a delay and disruption claim; the adjudicator’s jurisdiction and powers; responding to a referral; the adjudicator’s decision and its enforcement; and how adjudication interacts with arbitration. The workshop includes worked examples and a mock adjudication exercise. Places are limited.
CPD: Certificate of attendance issued. Eligible for CLE credit under the NBA CPD scheme — members should confirm with the NBA.
Registration: Members — [rate TBC] | Non-members — [rate TBC]
Event 3 — Annual Lecture
Title: Infrastructure Law in Transition: Private Finance and Public Accountability
Date: 10 October 2026
Time: 10:00 – 14:00 (including networking lunch)
Venue: Abuja
Format: Annual Lecture followed by panel discussion and lunch
Overview: The SCLN Annual Lecture 2026 will examine the evolving legal and regulatory framework for privately financed infrastructure in Nigeria, with a focus on the role of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the Public Procurement Act 2007, and the lessons learned from Nigeria’s PPP programme in roads, ports, power and healthcare. The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion with senior practitioners and government officials. The Annual Lecture is SCLN’s flagship event of the year and is open to all.
CPD: Certificate of attendance issued.
Registration: Members — [rate TBC] | Non-members — [rate TBC]