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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2006.vjkuomrs

DEMOCRACY,HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADMINISRATION OF JUSTICE UNDER ISLAMIC LAW

A. M. Gurin^*

Following the American and France revolutions of 1776 and 1789 respectively, the paradigms shift became complete introducing a new political Philosophy of constitutional democracy where by a concept of government for the people, by the people and of the people was born. Henceforth Europe, and in the 20th century United State of America made it their responsibility to universalize the adoption of t...

Jun, 2006 pp. 53-63 23 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2004.t2a38lm6

SHARIA AND STATUTORY CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW

Bala Babaji^*

Sharia Legal System has gained tremendous attention under the present democratic administration of several states in Northern Nigeria, Bauchi state inclusive. As a result Area Courts were abolished and replaced by Sharia courts. Sharia courts of different grades were established and vested with jurisdiction to try both civil and criminal cases. In Bauchi state for example, Sharia courts were estab...

Oct, 2004 pp. 53-76 54 views 7 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.hywfdplr

AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020: A CASE STUDY OF SECTION 839

Binta Dalhat Dan-Ali,PhD^*

Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, principally is to regulate the formation, management and dissolution of Businesses and Associations. It regulates the affairs of Associations such as Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs),Mosques, Churches, Clubs etc. from their formation, management, and dissolution. This work mainly is directed on the Fundamental Changes and Innovations brought by t...

May, 2024 pp. 55-69 123 views 96 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2025.vge8fua2

EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN NIGERIA

Opeyemi Stephen Ademuagun^*, Oliver Azi

This work examined the current state of financial inclusion in Nigeria, highlighting the legal frameworks that govern access to financial services. It noted that despite an impressive number of bank accounts recorded—223.8 million in total as of December 2022—26% of Nigeria's population remains unbanked, underscoring the need for enhanced financial inclusion strategies. The research focuses on the...

Sep, 2025 pp. 56-71 229 views 192 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2006.4jkbbss8

THE KADUNA STATE TORTS LAW PROVISIONS ON FATAL ACCIDENTS AS AN ATTEMPT AT DOING JUSTICE IN DIVERSITY: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Saleh Mohammed Kanam^*

The Kaduna State torts Law was promulgated as an Edict in 1987 but later adopted as a law in 1991 and hence, contained in the laws of Kaduna State 1991 at its Chapter 12. Part 1 of the law deals with fatal accident claims. Apart from satisfying two of the basic reasons for legislation, viz; ensuring regulated conduct and catering for the welfare of citizens, the law framers appear to have made a m...

Oct, 2006 pp. 56-64 43 views 14 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2024.fdj78ps8

AN EXAMINATION OF THE DRAFTING STYLE OF STRICT LIABILITY OFFENCES IN NIGERIA

Nansat Stephanie Omoarebu^*

There is a longstanding societal consensus that there should be no criminal punishment without moral blameworthiness. Nevertheless, a new dimension to the basic principles of criminal responsibility emerged, making it possible for a distinct group of offences to be punishable without regard to any mental element. These are known as strict liability offences. This paper seeks to examine the draftin...

Nov, 2024 pp. 57-67 159 views 109 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2015.y1t0qpoo

JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT ON TITLE TO LAND: A JUDICIAL MYTH OR REALITY

Abubakar Is’haq^*

Judicial jurisdiction is the legal power and authority of a court to make a decision that binds the parties to any matter properly brought before it.’ Itis a court’s power to decide a case or issue a decree.” Thus, jurisdiction is the power of court to determine a matter; it presupposes the existence of a duly constituted court with control over the subject matter and the parties.” A court is said...

May, 2015 pp. 57-71 42 views 17 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2023.rbm2a0h3

AN APPRAISAL OF INNOVATIONS IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF ISLAMIC LAW IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Prof Dalhat A. Idris^*, Abubakar Is’haq

It is trite beyond any equivocation that the world has been digitalized through information and communication technology (ICT). As such, education has also gone digital. Thus lecturers and students are now driven on the precepts of modern way of educational information dissemination. In tandem with the above assertion, the modern instructional materials such as multimedia and Information and Commu...

Jun, 2023 pp. 58-70 33 views 16 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2007.hui7lv2c

STRIKES IN NIGERIA: LEGAL IMPLICATION AND CHALLENGES

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 expect 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, 2007 pp. 58-73 39 views 16 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.1998.ssw67f0e

"KHUL": THE RIGHT OF A WOMAN TO INSTITUTE DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: NATURE, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.

Prof. Bambale Yunusa yahaya^*

The moment the marriage contract is concluded, the spouses are enjoined to do their utmost to implement the obligations imposed on them through the teachings of Islam, so as to render their married life an abode of bliss and compassion. This, they have to do, despite their differences of opinion, thought, taste, temperament, inclination and behaviour etc. These differences are bound to arouse disp...

Jun, 1998 pp. 59-68 32 views 14 downloads