The Imperatives of Passing the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Bill into Law in Nigeria
By OMONEMU Edewor Tony, EDU Omerionwa Kingsley Abstract Corporate personality and imposition of corporate criminal liability for manslaughter have caused a great unease in the field of criminal law. Today, the doctrine of corporate manslaughter is recognised in a number of jurisdictions and holds that a company is to be penalised for negligent acts which […]
Proliferation of Internet Financial Frauds in the Face of the Nigerian Cybercrimes(Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024: Necessity for Review
By Prof. (Dr.) Dennis U. Odigie* Dr Okpako Omudhowo * Abstract In recent years, science and technology have left both positive and negative indelible marks on the banking sector of the Nigerian economy. On the positive side is the enlarged horizon of the banking sector by the rendition of many banking services at incredible speeds […]
An Appraisal of International and Regional Institutions Supporting Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts
BY Mimiko M.O Abstract This paper appraises the international and regional institutional framework established to combat terrorism and assesses their impact on Nigeria’s domestic counter-terrorism architecture. The aim of this paper is to critically examine the role of international and regional institutions in supporting Nigeria’s counter-terrorism framework. It seeks to appraise the effectiveness, extent and […]
The Burden of Proof of Non – Compliance and the Substantiality Rule in Electoral Contents in Nigeria and the USA
By Charles Azubuike Obodozie Abstract The purpose of an electoral petition is to obtain the correct expression of the intent of the voters. But a petitioner in an election petition has the burden to proveany alleged non-compliance, and that such non-compliance substantially affected the result of the election. This burden is herculean, as decided cases […]
An Analysis of the Impact of Oil Pollution on Public Health: A Casethe Nigeria’s Niger DeltaRegion
By Orohwedor Oborevwori*, Ifeoluwayimika Bamidele*, A.I. Akinleye* Abstract Oil production in Nigeria’s Niger Delta has produced prolonged ecological degradation and public health harms despite a dense legal framework. Utilizing the doctrinal approach, this article analyses the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, the NESREA Act, the Environmental Impact Assessment Act, and the NOSDRA regime, read with constitutional […]
A Doctrinal and Comparative Legal Study of Resource Governance Beyond National Jurisdiction: Deep-Sea Bed, High Seas, Outer Space, and Antarctic Zones
By Gloria Oluchukwu Igalawuye Abstract Resources beyond national jurisdiction represent global commons and are regarded as the universal heritage of humankind. However these resources face growing pressures from the economic interests of resource-rich nations. The central objective of this study is to critically analyse how key international treaties and foundationallegal principles, particularly the United Nations […]
Combating Oil Theft and Pipeline Vandalism in Nigeria: Legal Instruments for Sustainable Sector Reform
By Vanessa Vivian Uzu-Okonta Abstract Oil theft and pipeline vandalism represent critical threats to Nigeria’s economic stability, environmental integrity and national security. These criminal activities undermine the productivity of the oil and gas sector, the sector which remains the backbone of the country’s revenue base. Despite numerous interventions and judicial remedies, persistent weaknesses in legal […]
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT REGULATIONS IN COMPARATIVEPERSPECTIVE: AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED JURISDICTIONS
By Abel Okafor-Nduka Esq Abstract This paper entails an analysis of the legal regulations of FDI in Canada, the United States of America and the United Kingdom in comparison with Nigeria. Foreign direct investment in these countries is subject to strict regulatory oversight to ensure national security, especially when foreign entities seek to acquire or […]
Thinking (Legal Reasoning) and Writing: What Can Judges Learn from Cognitive Science?
By Oghenemaro Festus Emiri INTRODUCTION After a long period of thinking and acting law as an autonomous discipline, the legal community is beginning to recognize that other disciplines, particularly the social sciences and humanities can provide insights and approaches that can enrich our understanding of law and the legal system. One of the sciences particularly […]
Re-Appraising the Nature and History of ChemicalWeapons Deployed in Armed Conflicts
By Oreoluwa Omotayo Oduniyi Abstract Conflicts, particularly violent armed conflicts, are a recurring component of human existence. It has a negative impact on both those directly participating and those not directly involved, particularly with the deployment of chemical weapons. Limiting the detrimental effects of this form of unconventional weapon in armed conflict is one of […]