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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2006.vmsro11j

STRIKE AS A LABOUR UNION TOOL IN NIGERIA: REFLECTIONS ON TRADE UNION ACT, 2005

Audi J.A.M^*

The Year 2005 brought with it the Trade Union (Amendment) Act which introduces some further elements of democracy in Unionism, as well as additional prohibition on the already prohibited work stoppages in Nigeria. It aims at regulating the relationships between labour and government as partners in development. This paper intends to explore the effects of the law on Nigeria’s trade unions and worke...

Oct, 2006 pp. 94-109 37 views 10 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2015.ng84tv58

AN EXAMINATION OF THE DIRECTOR’S DUTY OF CARE AND SKILL UNDER COMPANY LAWS OF NIGERIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM

Hannatu Adamu^*

In the case of a sole proprietorship, the sole proprietor personally takes charge of the affairs of his venture. In fact, he is his venture. However, for the registered company, having a distinct personality and, often, many shareholders, it becomes necessary to put a few persons in charge of matters for the whole. These few at the helm of affairs are the directors. Company legislations and the co...

May, 2015 pp. 95-112 38 views 9 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.4okk5x9z

EXAMINATION OF THE PRINCIPLES GOVERNING BELLIGERENT OCCUPATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: A STUDY OF ISRAEL’S OCCUPATION OF GAZA STRIP, 2023

Isa Yusuf^*, A. M Darma

International humanitarian law imposes specific obligations on occupying powers, among them Israel in its continuing occupation of the Gaza Strip. Noting with great concern the events in Israel and Palestine since October 7, 2023, this paper provides an initial legal analysis of certain conduct undertaken by the armed forces of Israel and Hamas during the on-going conflict and the provision of IHL...

Nov, 2024 pp. 97-112 112 views 81 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2016.fwie205d

THE RELEVANCE AND EFFICACY OF INEC, ELECTION PETITION TRIBUNALS AND LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN SUSTAINING DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA

Kabir Mohammed Danladi^*

One of the major tenets of governance across the globe is Democracy. This tenet of governance is an all encompasses and embracing act which is engulf with many activities and processes done not only by one person or body. Therefore to have a successful and. effective democratic governance, all these bodies involved must work diligently to provide the result that will lead to good governance. Somet...

May, 2016 pp. 97-109 30 views 10 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2007.q9i3k8q6

HARMONIZATION OF BUSINESS LAWS IN AFRICA: THE CONFLUENCE OF OUADA AND NIGERIA COMPANY LAW

Agom A. R^*

The eradication of mass poverty is the greatest challenge facing contemporary Africa. The direct result of our history has been the fragmentation of the continent into small and barely viable political and economic states. The fall out of this balkanization is the underdevelopment, poverty. exploitation and marginalisation of Africa within the global economy. These have festered inimical consequen...

May, 2007 pp. 97-116 34 views 13 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.1998.leb8xgk0

JURISDICTION: THE NEW DIMENTION UNDER THE LAND USE ACT: ALHAJI BAKIN SALATI VS. ALHAJI SHEHU (1986) 1 N. W. L. R. PART 197 - PAGE 119

Y. Aboki^*

In the areas of procedural law, the issue of jurisdiction counts very much in deciding where a matter or case is to be heard. Jurisdiction is an indicator to a place where a course or action is to be intertained for the purpose of giving a legal rule. This means that certain matters, cases, causes or actions must be heard in one particular court or type of courts. Usualy, matters of jursdiction ar...

Sep, 1998 pp. 97-109 33 views 17 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.1992.l7v8xyek

STRIKES AND THE LAW IN NIGERIA

Audi J.A.M^*

Both Labour and Management have certain interests to protect; Management expects to secure labour at the price that would allow a reasonable margin for investment. Also workers expects real wages to increase steadily, to have a reasonable standard of living and to have job security. Furthermore, Management expects the production and distribution of goods and supply of services which is planned on ...

May, 1992 pp. 97-108 33 views 10 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.vs5pq04k

AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLES OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS AND HISTORIANS IN ASCERTAINING NIGERIAN CUSTOMARY LAW

Adekunle Ademola Aminu^*

Customary law has continued to be relevant to the lives of the natives, particularly in matters of marriage, land holding, chieftaincy, inheritance and succession. Due to the plural and unwritten nature of African customary law, precision and clarity are lacking in the law. There is the need to ascertain the applicable rules of customary law with a view to knowing the exact contents of the law and...

May, 2024 pp. 98-114 130 views 100 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2008.8l2trl9x

TRADE MARKS PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A.A Adewole^*

Sometime in the year 2007, the Federal Government unveiled a blueprint for the actualization of Nigeria’s desire to be among the top 20 countries of the world by the year 2020.' In the realization of this vision, it is expected that the real” and services sectors of the economy would lead the charge in this effort by growing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. In the contemporary worl...

May, 2008 pp. 99-108 30 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2006.aty331yw

REGULATION AND ADJUDICATION OF DISPUTES IN THE SECURITIES BUSINESS: A CASE AGAINST STATUTORY CONSTRAINTS IN NIGERIA.

ILOBA-ANINYE O^*

The Investment and Securities Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as ISA 1999) is a comprehensive legislation in respect of investment in shares and generally in securities business. It is an answer to the shortfalls noticed in the application of previous laws on investment in securities. These previous laws include the Securities and Exchange Commission Acts of 1978 and 1979

Jun, 2006 pp. 99-111 34 views 7 downloads