Commercial Law Research Papers/Topics

INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE LAW IN TANZANIA

Every risk involves the loss of one or other kind. In older time, the contribution by the person was made at the time of loss. Today, only one business, which offers all walks of life, is insurance business. Owing to growing complexity of life, trade and commerce, individual and business firms and turning to insurance to manage various risks. Every individual in this world is subject to unforeseen uncertainties which may make him and his family vulnerable. At this place, on...

Impact of Internet Banking on Banker and Customer Relationship

ABSTRACT   Banking industry as well as relationship between banks and their customers has undergone tremendous changes with the introduction of information technology. Internet banking and electronic banking both of which are off shoot of information technology are major forms of banking adopted by banking industry.   Internet banking which is also known as online banking has become increasingly popular in Nigerian recent years. The reason for this popularity maybe said to be high awareness...

Neighboring Rights in Nigeria

NEIGHBORING RIGHTS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT Intellectual property law has proved to be a possible tool for the transmission and management of traditional cultural expressions and cultural heritage; protecting it from unauthorized use, reproduction, misappropriation and other forms of dishonest exploitation.  “Neighboring Rights” is one of those terms that can cause an awful lot of confusion due to the background of the name itself. It is often confused with relating to payments from neighbor...

ENFORCEMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION IN NIGERIA: THROUGH THE LAW OF TORTS

                                                 ABSTRACT A tort is a wrong either to person, property, community or even a nation. This wrong should not go without strict punishment especially when it is shown that the person who owes a duty to show reasonable care failed in his duty. Consumers worldwide are the same; there should be no room for comparison, disparity and partial treatment. There is a popular saying that ‘consumer is king’ or ‘consumer is alw...