Volume 43, Issue 2 (September)

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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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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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AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PEOPLES' REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yakubu Babayo^*

There is consensus among theorists and development practitioners that one of the greatest challenges to the development of nations is political leadership. In many developed nations of the world, Political power with effective leadership manifested in the high standard of living of the citizens with the provision of critical infrastructures that render efficient services to ensures human capital d...

Sep, 2025 pp. 41-55

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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

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ANALYSIS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION

Fatima Zahara'u Shehu^*

Biodiversity includes all living species and ecosystems. It is important for maintaining a healthy environment and providing resources like food, water, and medicine. These resources are linked to human rights to life, health, and cultural identity. The degradation of biodiversity threatens these rights, prompting the development of international legal frameworks aimed at conserving biodiversity. ...

Sep, 2025 pp. 72–87

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Research Article

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

ASSESSING THE LEGAL PROVISIONS FOR TELEMEDICINE IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Okuntade Olayemi Elizabeth AICMC^*, Ifeoluwayimika Bamidele, Bisola Akinleye Esq

This article analyses the legal and institutional systems determining telemedicine in Nigeria and determines potential areas of implementation of the system along with its obstacles. It explores how the existing legislation is supporting the distant provision of healthcare services, including the realms of patient confidentiality, provider licensure, medical malpractice, and technological integrat...

Sep, 2025 pp. 113–135

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Research Article

AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAWS IN COMBATING FINANCIAL CRIMES AND TERRORIST FINANCING AMIDST GLOBAL GEOPOLITICAL TURMOIL

Lateefat Adeola Bello^*

In today’s rapidly evolving global financial landscape, the rise in financial crimes and terrorist financing continues to threaten the economic and national security of nations. This paper aims to assess the effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws in addressing these threats, particularly amid increasing geopolitical instability. The primary objectives are to examine how current AML fram...

Sep, 2025 pp. 136–164

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Research Article

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

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Research Article

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

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

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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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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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

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