Articles

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2004.mf6pqvrz

SOME DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

A, Wokocha^*

By some strange twist of luck, the stumbling upon oil in the Nigerian earth’s bowel in about 1951 — 1956 turned out to mark the beginning of a new era of energy source production for the country. Not just a common era but one that was going to have significant impact on the world market place. By the end of the eighth decade of the last century, crude oil the principal source of petroleum and alli...

Oct, 2004 pp. 93-112

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2023.wijio7wv

DIVERSITY AND THE QUESTION OF MARGINALIZATION IN THE APPOINTMENT OF FEDERAL JUDICIAL OFFICERS AMONG THE THREE MAJOR TRIBES OF HAUSA, IGBO AND YORUBA IN NIGERIA

Musa Adamu Aliyu^*

Diversity in the appointment of judges is vital in the administration of justice as it helps in instilling public confidence in the judiciary. Nigeria is a heterogeneous society with various ethnic and tribal groups. This paper looks at the approaches in the diversity of the appointment of judicial officers in Nigeria. The scope of the work is limited to the Federal Judicial Officers in Nigeria th...

Jun, 2023 pp. 94-112

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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