The practice of primogeniture inheritance, a traditional system that favors the firstborn male child in the distribution of family wealth and property, remains deeply entrenched in many Nigerian...
Primogeniture inheritanceGender equalityNigerian customary law and Legal pluralism.
In response to contemporary challenges in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, such as
overconcentration of powers in the hands of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, the
overburdening of the...
Petroleum Industry ActUpstream Regulatory Governance
This research revisits the legal framework for the crime of genocide, emphasizing the
need to expand the victim base beyond the current four protected groups—national,
ethnic, racial, and...
The Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 was enacted during a period of significant
challenges that undermined arbitration’s role as a viable alternative to litigation. An
understanding of...
ArbitrationAlternative Dispute ResolutionArbitration and Mediation Act 2023
What gave impetus to this research is the fact that the Nigerian Police have
continuously violated human rights of Nigerian citizens despite the existence of the
United Nations’ (UN) globally...
Changing the surnames of married women is one of the issues affecting married women
in these modern days. Some people change their surname out of love at will, based on
religion, while some are...
Legal RegimeChange of NameMarried Women and Islamic Law
This article comprehensively examines the death penalty, its ethical, legal, and societal
dimensions, with a focus on Nigeria. Despite its longstanding use as a punitive measure
for capital...
Death penaltydeath rowabolition movementunofficial moratorium
The Nigeria Police is a creation of the Nigerian Constitution and other extant laws. For
effective performance of its functions, the Nigeria Police is placed under some
institutions which include...
Control; Supervision; the Executive Organ; Police Institution; Police Personnel
Forced labour remains a critical human rights concern in Nigeria despite Nigeria’s
ratification of several international and regional legal instruments aimed at its eradication.
The persistence...
International Criminal Police Organisation(INTERPOL) played a remarkable role in
combating human trafficking, a serious violation of human rights that affects millions
globally. Traffickers...
Sukuk, often referred to as Islamic bonds, represent a unique and innovative financial
instrument within the realm of Islamic finance. Originating from the principles of
Islamic law, Sukuk offers a...
Islamic Finance has distinguished itself from other financial systems by its compliance
with Shari’ah principles and rulings. Shari’ah compliance is what distinguishes an
Islamic financial...
This paper examines the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in armed conflict and
its implications under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). As militaries increasingly
feature AI...
Artificial IntelligenceState LiabilityCombatantsPrisoners of war and International Humanitarian Law.
The recent decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Attorney General of the Federation v.
Attorneys General of Abia State & 36 Others has sparked widespread debate, as it seemingly
grants fiscal...
Supreme Fiscal autonomylocal governmentfederalismseparation of powers.
The concept of consent lies at the heart of rape jurisprudence, yet its interpretation
remains a contentious issue in Nigeria, where cultural, religious, and societal norms
heavily influence the...
The gig economy has emerged as a growing sector of business and economic endeavour
in all countries across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a catalyst for the
speedy and continued growth...
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