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This article by Johnson Babalola discusses the dangers of judicial corruption and how it is able to destroy the very fabric of society, eroding citizens’ trust in the Judiciary, governance and the rule of law; repelling foreign direct investment, companies that prefer to operate in an ethical environment, thereby impacting negatively on economic growth, among other gloomy outcomes. He suggests ways to tackle judicial corruption, from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) playing a more active role in the recruitment of judicial officers, to transparency in judicial appointments and  the National Judicial Council (NJC) playing a more effective role in the discipline of erring judicial officers. Introduction  In a nation where justice is compromised, every aspect of society is affected. Judicial corruption, particularly in Nigeria, which is striving to attract foreign investment and foster growth, not only tarnishes the image of the Judiciary, but also destabilises trust in the rul...