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Bankruptcy Rules, 1990

Ministry of Finance, Nigeria

These rules are based on the Bankruptcy Act of 1979 and provide rules for bankruptcy in Nigeria including witnesses and depositions, sales and disposal of proceeds of mortgage property, bankruptcy petitions, creditor’s and debtor’s petition as well as other related matters such as proof of debt and appeals.

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January 2022

These rules are based on the Bankruptcy Act of 1979 and provide rules for bankruptcy in Nigeria including witnesses and depositions, sales and disposal of proceeds of mortgage property, bankruptcy petitions, creditor’s and debtor’s petition as well as other related matters such as proof of debt and appeals.

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