Articles

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.8nrg7vm7

THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANISATION (INTERPOL) IN COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Oluwatosin O. Ogwezzy^*

International Criminal Police Organisation(INTERPOL) played a remarkable role in combating human trafficking, a serious violation of human rights that affects millions globally. Traffickers continuously exploit the use of technology to expand their reach and profits while reducing their risk of detection by law enforcement. This entails using digital platforms for recruitment, trafficking coordina...

Mar, 2025 pp. 137-172

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.4nc2r5xh

The Question of National Security and Freedom of Information Act in Nigeria: Balancing the Competing Interests and Rights

Osawe Omosede Andre^*, Ogbonna Edamwen Frances

National security and the right of access to public information are rights pulling in opposite directions. On the one hand, there is the need for government to secure public information on grounds of national security; on the other hand, there is the right of persons to access information held by public bodies. There are challenges linked with identifying the balance between the citizens’ access t...

May, 2024 pp. 138-152

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.jrjv2hrx

THE ROLE OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN EXACERBATING SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: A NEW CHALLENGE FOR THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR HUMAN MOBILITY IN AFRICA

Oluwatoyin Adejonwo^*

Climate change is rarely discussed in relation to violence against women. Though climate change has become one of the greatest existential threats to humanity, for many of women, it is also one of the indirect causes of different forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Growing evidence amongst researchers and other stakeholders suggests that the impact of climate change also exacerbates ...

May, 2024 pp. 153-162

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.cwtvaoyz

NAVIGATING A COMPLEX TERRAIN: EXPLORING THE LIMITS OF HARMONIZING MARRIAGE LAWS IN NIGERIA

Hameenat Bukola Ojibara^*

Marriage laws in Nigeria represent a complex amalgamation of native law and customs, religious doctrines, and legislative provisions. This has made its application and administration extremely complex especially where more than one of these laws apply to the parties. Such a situation has heightened the calls for harmonization of marriage laws in Nigeria. However, not much attention has been given ...

Nov, 2024 pp. 157-169

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.3qc8h9dw

AMNESTY PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA: ANY NEED FOR LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Ekaete Ikemesit Orok^*

This paper researches on the need for a legal framework for the Amnesty Programme which was declared for the Niger Delta militants. The concerns of the Niger Delta militants included the development of the area, clean-up of spills and the address of the degradation from oil production. They also agitated for an effective local content policy in the oil and gas industry. The violence conspicuously ...

May, 2024 pp. 163-180

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.tykuuw82

DISSECTING LEGAL PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND CREATIVE CONTROL IN LITERARY AND NARRATIVE ADAPTATIONS: A NIGERIAN THEATRE AND FILM INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE

Godwin Emmanuel Oyedokun^*, Oluwanifemi Ayodele Obaba

This paper critically examines the legal and proprietary rights implicated in the adaptation of literary works within the Nigerian theatre and film industry. While the creative adaptation of folklore, historical narratives, and modern literature has contributed to the rise of Nollywood and stage performance arts in Nigeria, it has also exposed persistent legal and ethical challenges relating to in...

Sep, 2025 pp. 165–190

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.1537trz5

Safeguarding the Rights of women and children upon divorce under Customary Law in Nigeria

Peter O. Itsueli^*

The rights of women and children are often trampled upon when there is a divorce under customary law. The customary law wife is responsible for taking care of her husband and children sometimes without assistance and she basically has no life of her own without her husband. Her identity is subsumed in those of her husband she is basically entitled to what her husband allows. Her children also suff...

Nov, 2024 pp. 170-183

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.6gyqh92i

DISCOURSE ON THE CONCEPT AND VEHICLES OF BONDS IN ISLAMIC LAW

Muhammad Amin Babaji^*

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 distinct alternative to conventional bonds by adhering to Islamic principles that prohibits the payment or receipt of interest (Riba). Instead of interest-bearing debt, Sukuk are structured as investmen...

Mar, 2025 pp. 173-196

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.wpj2e64s

Can Public Purpose under the Land Use Act Covers Compulsory Acquisition for Private Investment? Judicial Attitudes in Nigeria?

Abubakar Balarabe Kura^*

Compulsory acquisition of land is an opportunity given to government to acquire land from individual for public purpose or public interest. Commercialization and privatization of public enterprises necessitate the government to acquire land from individual for private investment. Section 43 and 44 of the Nigerian constitution, 1999 and section 28 and 51 of land Use Act, 1978 sanctioned the acquisi...

May, 2024 pp. 181-200

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.k0hz649v

AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROMOTING FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA

U. S. Bebeji^*

Financial inclusion is one of the surest pathways to economic development and equitable distribution of wealth. Modern economies themselves are built around the financial sector, as most opportunities come through and are aided by banks and other financial institutions. The article appraises the legal framework for the inclusion of women in the Nigerian financial stream. With more than half of Nig...

Nov, 2024 pp. 184-195