The Right to Secret Protection of Dependants Under the Nigerian Law of Trust – Inioluwa Olaposi
The Right to Secret Protection of Dependants Under the Nigerian Law of Trust ABSTRACT The right to secret protection of dependants under the Nigerian law of trust is engrossed in the right to create a secret trust, which, notwithstanding its noncompliance with strict statutory provisions, is recognised and enforced by the court upon the fulfilment […]
Juxtaposing Use of Force and Negotiation as an Approach to International Dispute Resolution – Cosmas C. Okwumuo
Juxtaposing Use of Force and Negotiation as an Approach to International Dispute Resolution Introduction Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter 1945 prohibits the use of threat or force by states in international relations. This prohibition is, however, subject to an exception of self-defence in Article 51 of the Charter. Thus, states may resort to […]
The legality of chamber’s judgment: whether an indispensable ground of appeal in Nigeria – Akilu sa’adu
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧’𝙨 𝙟𝙪𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:Nigeria, like any other sovereign states under the shimmering eyes of sun, is govern by Laws– international or National. And it is condition precedent that for every successful dispensation of justice, the justices or judges must, as a matter of truthfulness, religiously […]
The Scope of Shariah Based ADR (Tahkeem & Sulh) in Nigeria – Adamu Adamu Jauro
The Scope of Shariah Based ADR (Tahkeem & Sulh) in Nigeria Abstract This article illustrates the need for alternative ADR under Islamic law and offers analysis of different forms of ADR including Tahreem (arbitration) and Sulh (reconciliation). The benefits of ADR have gained global recognition as a substitute for litigation. The article begins with providing […]
INEC’s Responsibility and Accountability for the Failure of IReV and BVAS; A Legal Overview
INEC’s Responsibility and Accountability for the Failure of IReV and BVAS; A Legal Overview INTRODUCTION In the mighty time of 2023 general elections, the nation’s political scale weighted witness of a flood-tiding event; the astonishing collapse of the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) and the Bimodal Voter Registration Systems (BVAS). Was it a technical issue, […]
Enhancing The Participation Of Women In The Evolving Creative And Innovative Sectors: The Role Of Intellectual Property
Enhancing The Participation Of Women In The Evolving Creative And Innovative Sectors: The Role Of Intellectual Property Empirical Research has substantiated the claim that women are starkly underrepresented in the field of innovation compared to men. Research shows that less than 10% of patent applications are held by women. A survey published by the European […]
Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Intellectual Property: Challenges and Prospects – Chiamaka Emeka-Emman
Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Intellectual Property: Challenges and Prospects ABSTRACT The constantly changing world of technology has brought Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the forefront, transforming industries and society as a whole. As AI progresses, its impact on intellectual property (IP) is becoming more significant. AI has become a powerful tool for innovation, significantly simplifying the […]
Digital Disruption in the Banking and Financial Sector: Creating a Sustainable Framework – Fathia Olamiji Adetola
Digital Disruption in the Banking and Financial Sector: Creating a Sustainable Framework for the Future of Banking in Nigeria INTRODUCTION In August 2023, Akeem Lawal, the Managing Director of Payment Processing & Switching at Interswitch Purepay, reported an astounding 86% growth within the span of the last six months, underscoring the sector’s expanding influence within […]
An Appraisal of the Constitutional Power or Otherwise of a Governor to Suspend or Remove the State Chief Judge – Akanmu Jamiu
An Appraisal of the Constitutional Power or Otherwise of a Governor to Suspend or Remove the State Chief Judge Introduction The removal of judicial officers from office over misconduct by the executive is not new, and there are myriad precedents at both the federal and state levels. Sometimes around January 2019, the formal President Muhammadu […]
Pre-election Matters Under Nigeria’s Electoral Act, 2022 and the ‘burden’ of Qualification of Candidates for Elective Positions
Pre-election Matters Under Nigeria’s Electoral Act, 2022 and the ‘burden’ of Qualification of Candidates for Elective Positions Abstract Pre-election matter from its name are cases whose cause of action arise prior to the main election of candidates who occupy public office. They are litigated in the regular courts particularly the Federal High Court being court […]