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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.
This paper examines the legislative powers of the National Assembly to make laws for peace, order, and good government of Nigeria. It explores the constitutional foundations underpinning its lawmaking authority, the scope of its powers including legislative, investigative, financial, and oversight f...
The regulation of firearms is a critical aspect of maintaining law and Order within any nation, and Nigeria is no exception. The Firearms Act CAP F28, enacted as part of the laws of the Federation of Nigeria in 2004, serves as the primary legal instrument governing the possession, use, and distribut...
The adoption of artificial intelligence technologies has become a critical development in enhancing the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of electoral processes worldwide. In Nigeria, voter registration and election management have historically faced challenges such as multiple registrations, i...
Pharmaceutical patents play an important role in encouraging innovation in the global healthcare industry. By granting exclusive rights to inventors for a defined period, patent protection enables pharmaceutical companies particularly those in countries such as the United States to recover the high ...
Trademark law has historically evolved in response to shifts in commercial organisation, from ownership marks and guild-based liability to modern source identification and goodwill protection. Yet the digitally connected marketplace — platform-based trade, non-traditional branding, virtual assets, a...
Since the transition from military rule to democracy in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed numerous elections with attendant challenges, making electoral reform a recurring feature of its democratic development. Concerns regarding electoral transparency, political party internal democracy, the deployment o...
With the rising spate of insecurity in Nigeria and all over the world, the task of defending dear life and properties has somewhat fallen on individuals hence the saying ‘self-defence is the best form of defence’. Self-defence is one of the oldest defences since the inception of modern civilization....
The Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) was enacted by the Nigerian National Assembly in 2015 to repeal the Criminal Procedure Code and the Criminal Procedure Act which were both in operation in the Northern and Southern regions of Nigeria respectively. It introduces some innovations aimed...
Urban road transport is one of the most common modes of transportation in Nigerian cities. It has long shaped Nigeria’s cities but has also contributed to significant environmental challenges, including congestion and air pollution, thereby worsening greenhouse gas emissions. In advanced cities, urb...
This study examines the concept and historical development of the prohibition of collective expulsion in international human rights law. It first introduces the term “collective expulsion” as an arbitrary return of foreigners from a state’s territory without the individual assessment of their person...
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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Nigeria
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Department of Islamic Law, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Nigeria
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Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Nigeria
Editorial Board
Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria
Nigeria
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