{
  "id": 18473007,
  "title": "Court approves alternative resolution in case of ex-minister’s estate against construction firm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/court-approves-alternative-resolution-in-case-of-ex-ministers-estate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T07:15:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/court-approves-alternative-resolution-in-case-of-ex-ministers-estate-against-construction-firm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A decades-old conflict between the estate of former Nigerian minister Gabriel Akin-Deko and construction firm Solel Boneh Nigeria Limited (SBN) has been granted alternative dispute resolution (ADR) status. The Federal High Court in Abuja approved the referral, with the parties and mediators set to meet for a discussion. The Akin-Deko Estate alleges that SBN transferred 30% of its shares worth N2 billion to Reynolds Construction Company (Nigeria) Limited (RCC), diminishing the value of its investment. SBN disputes these claims, stating that its operations and assets were altered, affecting the Akin-Deko Estate's claimed shareholding. The Estate seeks financial compensation for its alleged losses. The dispute involves various companies and individuals associated with Solel Boneh, including Shikun & Binui, SBI International Holdings AG, Shari Arison, and Naty Saidoff. The Akin-Deko Estate claims its share entitles it to a financial interest in SBN and its assets. The mediation aims to resolve the ongoing disagreements and avoid further court proceedings.",
  "summary": "A decades-old corporate dispute involving Solel Boneh Nigeria Limited (SBN), a construction company linked to infrastructure development in… The post Court approves alternative resolution in case of ex-minister’s estate against construction firm appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}