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Abstract Development as an effective tool for urban management ensured that the persistent growth and management of settlements could be such that made for orderliness and improved settlement. It also ensured that the environmental problems arising from settlement and growth could be reduced to a bearable level. Development control required special skills as a result […]

EMPLOYEES’ RIGHT TO LEGAL STRIKE IN NIGERIA

September 19, 2022

Abstract It is crystal clear from the nature of the relationship between an employer and his employees that the employer (master) has a higher bargaining power than an individual employee (servant). An individual employee can do little or nothing concerning his working conditions hence, the need for employee’s association (Trade Union). Generally, employees have realized […]

WOMEN AND RIGHTS TO INHERITANCE: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

September 19, 2022

Abstract This study seeks to critically analyze women’s right to inheritance of their deceased husbands’ properties. It is of utmost importance that this study is carried out due to perceived discrimination against women in intestate succession under customary law in Nigeria. Circumspectly, gender discrimination is currently receiving the attention of the world community. The researcher […]

EXERCISE OF JUDICIAL DISCRETION IN BAIL APPLICATIONS IN NIGERIA: ISSUES EMERGING

September 14, 2022

Abstract The right of a defendant to be admitted to bail except when charged with a capital offence is predicated on the constitutional right to be presumed innocent until the prosecution proves guilt as well as on the exercise of discretion of the court faced with application for bail; thus, there is an interplay of […]

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: LESSONS FOR NIGERIA

September 14, 2022

Abstract Article 19 of the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights adopted in 1948 declares that everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. The U.S. Freedom of Information Act 1966 (FOIA) allows any person to request any agency record for any reason. This model has been copied worldwide and celebrated as […]

THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN IDP CAMPS: THE CURRENT REALITIES

September 14, 2022

Abstract Women and children are very important stakeholders in the sustainable development of Nigeria. When combined, they represent the majority of the population of Nigeria. Whereas women are home builders and contribute immensely to socio-economic and political development, children are an epitome of intergenerational continuity. However, rising incidences of insecurity particularly the activities of the […]

LEGAL REMEDIES FOR WOMEN AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE DURING ARMED CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA

August 3, 2022

Abstract Nigeria, an African country, with population of about 212,094,982 million, with territory spanning about 910,770 kilometers gained its independence from the United Kingdom on the 1st of October, 1960. However, it is apt to state that, the country was embroiled in an armed conflict between the armed forces of Nigeria and other dissident armed […]

LEGAL ASSESSMENT OF NOVEL TASKS OF REGULATORY INSTITUTIONS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES IN NIGERIA

August 3, 2022

Abstract The concept of economic and financial crimes which are generally corrupt practices has assumed alarming proportion in Nigeria. This article after highlighting the traditional roles, examined the effectiveness or otherwise of the novel roles of regulatory institutions in the combat against economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. The research methodology adopted is the doctrinal […]

ELECTORAL VIOLENCE AND VOTER SUPPRESSION IN NIGERIA

August 3, 2022