Research Papers/Topics in Law
The Law Governing Divorce in Nigeria
The law governing divorce in Nigeria.TABLE OF CONTENT• INTRODUCTION • MARRIAGE • TYPES OF MARRIAGE • DIVORCE • DIVORCE AS IT RELATES TO THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MARRIAGE • CUSTODY OF CHILDREN • OPINION • CONCLUSION • REFERENCES
A review of Arbitration and ADR mechanisms in dispute settlement:Focus on the United Kingdom and Nigerian Oil and Gas industries.'
The issue of conflict is inevitable in other industries as well as the oil and gas industry. These conflicts are inevitable considering the special nature of the oil and gas industry. Causes of industry disputes can however, vary according to jurisdiction. There is therefore, the need for effective mechanisms for resolving these disputes. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGESCases 2Abbreviations 3Legislations and Rules of C...
An Appraisal of Legal and Institutional Framework for the Control of Gas Flaring in Nigeria
ABSTRACT The study examined the legal and institutional framework for combating gas flaring in Nigeria. The study considered the history, function, effect of oil exploratory activities of oil companies in Nigeria having caused gas flaring resulting in loss of lives and properties in the affected communities where gas is flared. The study relied on primary and secondary sources of inform...
A Critical Appraisal of Election Laws in Nigeria
ABSTRACTThe electoral process is a fundamental and thus indispensable structure in any democratic setting. The smoothness and transparency of its operation define political maternity of key players and stakeholders. The pattern of growth of electoral activities from 1922 to the fourth Republic is a reflection of development from obscurity to prominence from a pristine system to an advanced mechanism of securing participatory governance and confidence buildin...
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLES OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) AND THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNALS (ICTs) OVER CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AND GLOBAL TERRORISM
The overall aim of this research paper is to first of all establish the nature of International crimes.then the paper shall examine the development of the ICTs and ICC since inception and to determine the extent to which the jurisdiction of the ICC has been successfully invoked in the areas of crimes against humanity and global terrorism. The paper also aims to Identify those factors which have continually hindered the exercise of jurisdiction of the court over these crimes. Finally, and mo...
Trade Secret Protection Within the European Union (EU) and Breach of Confidence
TABLE OF CONTENTSPART AINTRODUCTIONTRADE SECRETS EXPLAINED SUMMARY/RATIONAL FOR THE NEW EU DIRECTIVE ON TRADE SECRETBINDINGNESS OF THE DIRECTIVE ON THE UK VIS-AS-VIS BREXITOVERVIEW OF THE US TRADE SECRETS LAW COMPARISONS BETWEEN THE US & THE EU TRADE SECRETS DIRECTIVESa. Meaning of Trade Secrets under the EU And DTSAb. Confidentiality in court proceeding c. Limitation Period d. Protection for Whistle Blowerse. RemediesCHALLENGES LIKELY TO BE FACED BY THIS DIRECTIV...
Piercing the Corporate Veil of an Incorporation to ascertain the real actors
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Corporate Veil Principle/Separate Legal Personality 1.2 Lifting the Corporate Veil 2.0 CLASSIFICATION OF THE VEIL LIFTING PRINCIPLE2.1 The Evasion Principle2.2 The Concealment Principle 3.0 OTHER REASONS ADVANCED FOR PIERCING/LIFTING THE VEIL3.1 Fraud3.2 Overall Public Interest3.3 Statutory Lifting3.4 Single Economic Entity3.5 Equitable & ...
ENFORCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA- THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN PEOPLES
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights was set up pursuant to the coming into force of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, saddled with the responsibilities of promoting and enforcing the rights of the African people and further checkmating human rights breaches amongst its member states. This paper will contend that the commission while performing its duties is faced with numerous challenges and setbacks which tend to dissuade it, and which have in fact, hindered ...
Issues in Duty of Care of Medical Practitioners in Nigeria
Professional medical negligence or malpractice has been on the increase and needs to be addressed in terms of the attitude of law towards medical practice for the protection of the patient to make the physician liable as well as to secure punitive punishment for any medical practitioner who through carelessness causes harm to a patient. Moreover there is the need to caution medical practitioners who have sent many patients to their untimely graves in the course of their professiona...
An Assessment of Islamic Law as Customary Law vis a vis the Supreme Court Ruling in Alkamawa v Bello and Anor 1998 6 SCNJ 127
ABSTRACT There has been a controversy as to the question whether Islamic law can be classified as customary law in Nigeria. There exists a divide among jurisprudential scholars as to the answer to this question but the prevailing school of thought sees Islamic law as customary law. This position is supported by Nigerian Statues as is made evident by the provision of section 2 of the Native Courts Law 1957 and its succeeding legislations which states that ‘native law and custom in...
ADR:CLIENT INTEREST-FRIENDLY THAN LITIGATION
Disputes are bound to arise as long as human interaction is concerned. What however differentiates man from other animals is his ability to manage his disputes. Over the years, a very popular method of resolving disputes is through litigation/the court. This presentation briefly juxtaposes litigation and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, carefully showing how ADR fits into the best interest of clients than litigation.
The Nigerian Executive and Legislature Relationship: Need for a Balance
In every democratic setting, it is clear that a smooth relationship between the executive arm of government and the legislative arm of government is a sine qua non for a good governance, and vice versa. In Nigeria, this relationship is really a topical problem as each of these arms is seen fighting hard to establish its supremacy over the other, despite the various platforms provided by the Constitution for a synergy between them.
“Constructive notice and the Turquand rule: a comparison between the common law position and the relevant provisions of the Companies Act 71 of 2008."
CONTENTSTitle Page................................................................................................................... 11. Introduction................................................................................................................ 31.1 General................................................................................................................ 31.2 Problem Statement..........................................................................................
LIMITATION LAWS UNDER THE NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM: A CASE FOR LEGAL REFORM
In any given transaction, time, as a general rule, is of the essence unless otherwise excluded by law, nature of the transaction or by the parties thereto. Time stipulation in transactions is not only important in ensuring prompt performance of obligations but also relevant in terms of timely enforcement of rights that may arise thereunder. While time of performance often times, is expressly stipulated by parties, the period for the enforcement of rights arising thereunder is normally p...
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
AbstractCorporate sustainability reporting has become an issue of vital importance as globalisation and the impacts of businesses on the environment and society have become more evident. Pressing issues like climate change as a result of man-made activities and other environmental disasters have caused stakeholders, investors, NGOs and governments to demand for more transparency from corporations with the hope that this could lead to a change in the behaviour of corporations towards the envir...
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