National Industrial Court of Nigeria
A superior court of record with exclusive jurisdiction over labour, employment, trade unions, and industrial relations matters in Nigeria.






NICN Headquarters, Abuja
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Welcome to the National Industrial Court of Nigeria

Hon. Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip
President, National Industrial Court of Nigeria
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria exercises exclusive jurisdiction in civil causes and matters relating to labour, employment, trade unions, and industrial relations.
The court's jurisdiction extends to matters arising from the workplace, including conditions of service, welfare of labour, and workers' safety.
Latest News / Updates
- Swearing-in Ceremony of Hon. Justice K.D. Damulak as Vice-President of the ADRApril 19, 2024
- President of Nigeria swears in Justice K.D. Damulak as State House, AbujaApril 19, 2024
- NICN 2024 Week 26 Weekly Cause ListApril 19, 2024
Jurisdiction & Areas of Coverage
Labour & Employment
Trade Union Matters
Industrial Relations
Today's Cause List
Today's Cause List.
NICN/ABJ/122/2026 - Jan 19, 2026
Latest Judgments
- Doe v. XYZ Ltd. NICN/ABJ/122/2023 - Jan 19, 2026
- National Court Billed NICN/L/A/450/2024 - Nov 22, 2025
- Mrs. Hantingen. IOA3/2023 - April 14, 2024
News & Announcements
- New Practice Directions Issued- April 15, 2023
- Court Notice: Public Holiday- April 5, 2023
- Recent Judgments Published- March 28, 2023
Public Education and Guidance
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Promoting amicable settlement of labour disputes through mediation and conciliation.

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