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Ahmadu Bello University Law Journal

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Welcome to the ABU Law Journal!

The Ahmadu Bello University Law Journal (ABULJ), a publication of Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is dedicated to advancing legal research and innovation in Nigeria and beyond. ABULJ affirms its commitment to high academic standards, rigorous peer-review process, and ethical practices, serving as a platform to facilitate thoughtful analysis and evaluation of current legal issues and policies in diverse areas of law.

The current edition of ABULJ features a collection of articles across different areas of law after undergoing a meticulous peer-review process. The Editorial Team is proud to present the 43rd edition of the journal which contains insightful articles on a range of contemporary legal issues. All visitors are invited to explore the journal’s content and archives.

Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Salim Bashir Magashi

Top 10 Authors

Dalhat A. Idris 1

Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University,...

Ibrahim Umar 2

Kaduna based Legal commentator and analy...

Bisola Akinleye Esq 3

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nige...

Ifeoluwayimika Bamidele

Department of Private and Business Law, ...

Abubakar Mohammed Bokani

Senior Lecturer, Department of Private L...

Okuntade Olayemi Elizabeth AICMC

College of Law, Afe Babalola University,...

Ruqayyatu Modibbo

Templars

Oliver Gift Chukkol

Templars

Legborsi Tony-Francis

Dept of public Law Faculty of Law, Unive...

Nengi A. Banigo-Abah

University of Birmingham, England UK) Le...

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Research Article Sep 2025

AN APPRAISAL OF THE POSITION OF PROMOTERS, PRE-INCORPORATION CONTRACTS AND COMPANY CONTRACTS UNDER NIGERIAN LAW

Ibrahim Umar, Dalhat A. Idris

This paper appraised the position of promoters, pre-incorporation contracts and company contracts within the Nigerian legal framework. It examines the Critical role of promoters in the formation of companies, the legal implications of pre-incorporation contracts and the contractual obligations of th...

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Research Article Mar 2025

PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF ARBITRATION UNDER THE ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION ACT 2023

Ebunoluwa Popoola, Bilkisu Hassan

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 prospects and challenges of the Act is appropriate as it is the policy of the Nigerian government to make the cou...

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Research Article Nov 2024

AN ASSESMENT OF EUTHANASIA OR MERCY KILLING AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLE’S RIGHTS

Samuel UGBO, Edema, Oritsegbemi Patricia

There is no gain in saying that it that so many people suffering terminal or life-threatening illnesses cry and request that their life be terminated rather than continuous stay on their sick bed for a long time especially when they are in pains and do not have the hope of recovering from such illne...

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Research Article May 2024

JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN ELECTION PETITIONS AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA

Usman Ibrahim, Shamsu Yahya, Ifeanyichukwu oke

This paper analyzes the complex relationship between judicial review and democracy, examining the approaches of the USA, UK, and Kenya. It examines how varying levels of judicial activism shape this balance, highlighting the potential for judicial intervention to undermine or protect democratic prin...

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Research Article Sep 2025

CONCEPT OF TRUST AND ALIENATION OF RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY UNDER THE LAND USE ACT, 1978: IS CONSENT REQUIRED FOR CREATION OF TRUST

Abubakar Mohammed Bokani

The article examined the provisions of sections 21 and 22 of the Land Use Act, 1978 which provides for consent of the local government or Governor to alienation of Customary Right of Occupancy or Statutory Right of Occupancy respectively. The provisions of the aforementioned sections clearly lay out...

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Research Article Nov 2024

AN ANALYSIS OF THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION AND LAND USE ACT, 1978: TRAVESTY OF NIGERIAN FEDERALISM AND CONSTITUTIONALISM?

Abubakar Mohammed Bokani

The Land Use Act, 1978 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) vested most lands in each state of the federation in the Governor of each state. To achieve the objectives of the Act, it was promulgated and entrenched in the 1999 Constitution. However, some inconsistencies and contradictions have arise...

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Editorial Board

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Prof. Salim Bashir Magashi

Editor In Chief

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Nigeria

Prof. Bala Babaji

Editorial Board

Department of Islamic Law, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Nigeria

Prof. Abubakar M. Madaki

Advisory Board

Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Nigeria

Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Bokani

Editorial Board

Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria

Nigeria

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