Section 60: Application of the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Without prejudice to sections 57 and 58 of this Act, where the recognition and enforcement of any award made in an arbitration in a Country other than Nigeria is sought, the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Awards set out in the Second Schedule to this Act applies to an award, provided that the [Second Schedule](a) country is a party to the New York Convention; and
(b) differences arise out of a legal relationship, whether contractual or not, considered commercial under the laws of Nigeria.