Analysis of the Defects in the Land Use Act 1978: Proposed Reforms and Recommendation

INTRODUCTION The Land Use Act of 1978, at the time of its enactment, was hailed as…

The Status of Prisoners of Wars Yesterday and Today

Abstract This paper explores the evolving status of prisoners of war (POWs) from historical contexts to…

The Legality and Ethics of Targeted Assassinations; A Case Study of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

INTRODUCTION Targeted assassinations – also known as targeted killings, is a controversial tactic used by states…

Custody of Children in Family Law: From Paternalism to Best Interest 

LEGAL FRAMEWORK: The Black’s Law Dictionary[1] defines custody as: “the care, control and maintenance of a…

The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Environmental Sustainability in Africa

Written by Chisom Ogbunando and Ifechukwu Ewulum   Abstract: Addressing the issue of climate change and…

Spousal Rape: Possibility of A Man Raping His Wife under the Nigerian Law

Abstract: Over the years, different countries, scholars, writers, and activists have come up with different definitions…

Nigeria, We Hail Thee: A Wrong Diagnosis to our Predicament

Amid the severe inflationary pressure and other stark economic woes bedeviling our nation, the 10th Senate…

The Concept of Documentary Evidence Under the Nigerian Legal System

Introduction: Documentary evidence simply means any type or class of printed or written material or a…

The Essential Role of the Law in Remedying the Effects of Climate Change in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT Climate change is a serious issue, not being spoken about enough. Its current effects and…

Solar Power as a Catalyst for Electricity Access: Assessing the Impacts of the NERC Mini-grid Regulation 2016

ABSTRACT: Nigeria purports to pursue the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 on universal access to clean…

Towards A Panacea For Gas Flaring In Nigeria’s Oil And Gas Sector

Abstract Gas flaring has become a parasite sucking wealth and health out of Nigeria and Nigerians.…

Intellectual Property and Disability: The Indispensable Role of Music as a Comforter to the Autistic Child

1. INTRODUCTION About two months ago, I stumbled upon a video online of a young girl…

REMEDIES FOR COMPULSORY LAND ACQUISITION BY THE GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA.

INTRODUCTION For the purpose of fulfilling some of its responsibilities such as the provision of infrastructural…

A Critical Analysis of Euthanasia in Nigeria Jurisprudence.

ABSTRACT Over the years there has been a slim line between the right to life and…

Selective Justice in Nigeria and the Bobrisky Decision:  Why Kill a Small Fly a Machine Gun?

Introductions  In a small seaside town, two fishermen were saved after their boat was tossed about…