Volume 44 (2026)

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.t3xkem1a

CONCEPTUAL REVIEW AND HISTORICAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROHIBITION OF COLLECTIVE EXPULSION IN PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Samuel UGBO^*, Ogholaja Edebharia Olayemi

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 personal circumstances or legal rights. The study highlights that the emergence of the prohibition of coll...

Aug, 2026 pp. 127-139

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.bcrk96k6

URBAN ROAD TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL COMPLIANCE ANALYSIS

ETHELDRED WOHA^*, ANUSHIEM, Uchenna Maryjane

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, urban road transport supports environmental sustainability rather than hinders it. The challenges facin...

Aug, 2026 pp. 108-126

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.ufgouzug

AN EXAMINATION OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE NIGERIAN POLICE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 2015: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD

Oyovwikerhi Imoni-Ogbe^*

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 at ensuring better protection of human rights of suspects in Nigeria. Consequent on the above, this...

Aug, 2026 pp. 94-107

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.16f2f5ok

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN NIGERIA AND AMERICA

Sarah Rinmicit Garba^*

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 Nigerian Constitution in Section 33(2)(a) allows the use of reasonable and rational force in th...

Aug, 2026 pp. 79-93

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.vk4nkiyo

ANALYSIS OF THE NEW INNOVATIONS IN THE ELECTORAL ACT, 2026

DUSU SHUT, DR. MARK Y. DANUNG^*

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 of technology, and the independence of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have prom...

Aug, 2026 pp. 65-78

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.2u1mcq8a

The Evolution of Trademark Law in Nigeria: History, Reform and Limits

Muhammad Kabir Abdullah^*

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, and global online identifiers — has fundamentally challenged the industrial-era assumptions embedded ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 52-64

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.vberrakz

Examination of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Voters Registration and Election Management: Assessing the Electoral Act Amendment 2026

MUSA UMAR^*

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, identity fraud, delays in result collation, and electoral disputes, which undermine public confidence...

Aug, 2026 pp. 22-33

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.rsh4nxa2

APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF FIREARMS ACT ON MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA

Goni Abba Ali^*, Prof Dalhat A. Idris

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 distribution of firearms. However, the application of this Act to members of the armed forces of Nigeria pres...

Aug, 2026 pp. 12-21

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.rxnzccbw

PATENT PROTECTION AND PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVATION: BALANCING U.S INNOVATION INTERESTS WITH HEALTHCARE NEEDS IN NIGERIA

Chukwuebuka Okoli^*

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 costs associated with research, development, and clinical testing of new medicines. However, while s...

Aug, 2026 pp. 34-51

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Research Article DOI: 10.67203/abulj.2026.ss4lae5k

AN EXAMINATION OF THE POWER OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO MAKE LAWS FOR PEACE, ORDER AND GOOD GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

Prof Dalhat A. Idris^*, MUSA UMAR

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 functions, and the explicit limitations that shape its operations. Further, judicial interpretations ...

Aug, 2026 pp. 1-11