Articles

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.ejz2ldz7

APPRAISAL OF BEQUEST OF COMPANY SHARES UNDER ISLAMIC LAW

M. A. Deribe^*

This paper appraises the bequest of company shares under Islamic law Shari'a. It examines the permissibility of bequeathing shares, considering them as a form of fungible property mithli or a combination of tangible and intangible assets. The study explores the conditions and restrictions governing such bequests, including the limitations on the bequeathable portion of the estate (typically one-th...

Feb, 2026 pp. 88–112

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.82o03yln

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 the company after incorporation. Promoters Play a pivotal role in the formation of companies in Nigeri...

Sep, 2025 pp. 1-14

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.3xar7vgk

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 methods of alienations of right of occupancy for which consent is required and instances where cons...

Sep, 2025 pp. 15-40

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.g0ejoxsr

An Examination of the Regulatory Regime for Stem Cell Technology in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

J.J. NDANA^*, MADU SOJACHUKWU

Stem cell technology offers hope and treatment for a wide range of diseases by replacing damaged cells with new ones derived from stem cells. Recent years have witnessed exponential advancements in clinical trials revolving around stem cell-based therapies. Stem cell technology holds enormous potentials for regenerative medicine. However, harnessing the potentials is bedevilled with challenges. A ...

Sep, 2025 pp. 330–355

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.fdemcixw

AN APPRAISAL OF THE CHALLENGE OF VERTICAL ALLOCATION OF FUNCTIONS AND REVENUE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999

Owen Odion Agbonifo-Ezomo^*

The major objective of fiscal federalism is the efficient and effective distribution of functions and revenue among tiers of government in a federation in such a way that there are favourable economic outcomes which promote socioeconomic development. A close examination of the practice of fiscal federalism in Nigeria shows that the sharing of functions and revenue is at two levels: the vertical le...

Sep, 2025 pp. 301–329

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.vsr3dkd5

TRAVERSING TROUBLED WATERS: DECIPHERING THE LEGAL MYSTERY IN THE RED SEA-PIRACY OR TERRORISM?

Awwal Ilyas Magashi^*

The ongoing attacks caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea have sent fears through the shipping industry, highlighting the vulnerability of international trade routes. In a notable incident, a heavily armed Houthi fighter seized a merchant vessel, raising serious concerns about the safety of commercial navigation and prompting various legal questions. Amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Red Se...

Sep, 2025 pp. 273–300

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.mpftb1w0

AN OVERVIEW OF AIR POLLUTION AND ITS STATUTORY REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN NIGERIA

Akwagiobe Richard Akpanke^*, Umo, Maria Angela, Aminu Bakori Mohammed, Akwagiobe Angela Udeh

Air pollution is one of the environmental challenges confronting Nigeria. Air is polluted when chemicals, particulate matter or biological material are emitted into the biosphere in a manner that affects the ecosystem. Being an environmental problem acknowledged by the Nigerian environmental policy, measures are undertaken to regulate it with a view to ameliorating the problem. Nigeria is however ...

Sep, 2025 pp. 242–272

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.ol20ecmj

WHEN HEALING TURNS HARMFUL: EXPLORING MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND THE RISE OF LITIGATION

Ifeoluwayimika Bamidele^*, Bisola Akinleye Esq, Yusuf Misturah Eniola

This paper critically examines medical negligence in Nigeria’s healthcare system and the resulting rise in legal actions. It explores how failures in professional medical practice can transform healthcare from a healing process into one that causes harm and triggers legal liability. The objectives are to analyze the legal framework on medical negligence, review recent judicial decisions and discip...

Sep, 2025 pp. 219–241

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.e99ob7fi

THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN NIGERIA

Bashir Mohammed Chalawa^*

This paper examines the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in safeguarding freedom of expression in Nigeria, a right enshrined in Section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution and upheld by international frameworks like the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). It traces the evolution of this right from the colonial era to the digital age, highlighting persistent violati...

Sep, 2025 pp. 191–218

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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