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ADDRESSING POWER IMBALANCES DURING A MEDIATION SESSION
Written by Nathalia Odidika-Esezobor Mediation provides a safe forum where parties can have healthy communication which will enable them to find amicable ways of resolving their disputes. During mediation sessions, power imbalances manifest threatening to truncate the...
The Intersection of Mediation and Culture: Facilitating Comprehension and Resolving Conflicts
By Nathalia Odidika-Esezobor Introduction: The global acknowledgment and adoption of mediation as a non-adversarial conflict resolution method underscore its significance. Emphasizing dialogue, understanding, and consensus-building, mediation serves as an alternative...
Child-Centred Mediation: Prioritizing Children’s Well-being in Conflict Resolution
Introduction: Child-centred mediation represents a specialized domain within conflict resolution that meticulously prioritizes the resolution of disputes with the paramount consideration of the child's best interests. It acknowledges the impact of parental conflicts...
Escaping the Quagmire: A Deep Dive into Mediation Impasse and Resolution Strategies
Mediation, a widely employed alternative dispute resolution process, serves as a means to resolve conflicts and reach agreements outside of traditional court proceedings. While often effective in facilitating communication and negotiation, mediation is not immune to...
EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVES FROM NIGERIA’S FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL
Similoluwa Daramola & Nathalia Odidika-Esezobor INTRODUCTION Fuel subsidy removal has remained a familiar discourse in the Nigerian socio-political terrain due to several attempts by previous administrations to remove subsidy. Significantly, the ‘occupy Nigeria’...
Understanding and Working with Cultural Differences in Mediation
Mediation is a process that involves resolving conflicts and disputes with the help of a neutral third party. It is a widely used method in various fields, including law, business, and international diplomacy. However, when it comes to mediation, it is essential to...
The Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023: Safeguarding Privacy in the Digital Age
Written by Nathalia Odidika-Esezobor Introduction: Nigeria, like many countries around the world, has recognized the significance of data protection in the digital era. In line with international best practices and to align with the European Union's General...
The Role of Parties, Lawyers and Mediation Advocates in Mediation
Introduction Mediation represents a form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party, the mediator, aids disputing parties in finding mutual resolution. This method has seen increased utilization in various spheres including business, environment,...
The Role of Mediation in Resolving Family Disputes
Separation or divorce is never within the contemplation of married couples, at least not when they took their marital vows. But when issues arise and parties have to go their separate ways, it is usually a very stressful time for everyone involved, especially the...
5 Reasons to pick ADR over Litigation
You should embrace alternative dispute resolution (ADR) over litigation for the above reasons. ADR can be an effective and efficient way for you to resolve disputes while preserving relationships, saving money, and avoiding negative publicity.
TOXICITY AT THE WORKPLACE: HOW MEDIATION CAN HELP
Introduction An unresolved workplace conflict can lead to a toxic work environment. A toxic work environment won't just disappear, it has to be fixed.A toxic workplace is an unsafe work environment which is cruel and demolishes a person's sense of security and...
THE IMPORTANCE OF WRITING A WILL
Most people shy away from discussions centered around a Will. There seems to be a general notion that having a Will may leave a person vulnerable, exposed to danger or even lead to untimely death. This notion is wrong ab initio and the aim of this article is to...