TOWARDS BALANCING CHILD PROTECTION WITH AUTONOMY ON CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT IN NIGERIA
By Ater Solomon Vendage,Agbo Alexander Francis, Oketoyin Dorcas Adenike Abstract In this study, the complex interplay between parental rights and child autonomy in medical consent for minors in Nigeria is examined. In Nigeria, children’s rights to health and bodily integrity are constitutionally and legally protected under the Constitution and Child Rights Act 2003. While parents […]
AN APPRAISAL OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN NIGERIA
By Tosan Julia Anthony-Nwosu Abstract Violence against women (VAW), commonly known as gender-based violence constitutes a serious violation of the fundamental human rights of women and girls. It remains one of the most pervasive crimes experienced worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive action. Such violence manifests across various environment, including homes, workplaces, communities, and […]
AN ANALYSIS OF THE PRACTICES OF PLEA BARGAIN IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES
By Tareri Avwomakpa Abstract The applicability of the doctrine of plea bargain in Nigeria’s criminal justice system has generated mixed reactions owing to the public evaluation of the challenges and prospects of plea bargain for the victim of the crime, the defendant, and for the state. There are arguments that plea bargain is subject to […]
BALANCING FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: REVIEW OF THE BLASPHEMY LAWS IN NIGERIA
By Sophia Chukwufumnaya Chima Abstract The n discusses the Nigerian case of Deborah Yakubu and the impact of uneven application of blasphemy law, analysing its operation across regions. Part II provides an overview of international laws guaranteeing freedom of speech and religion and Nigeria’s obligations. Part III addresses Nigeria as bound by international instruments such […]
THE TRANSCENDENTAL VALUE OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURE RULES IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: NIGERIA AND UNITED KINGDOM PERSPECTIVES EXAMINED
By Prof Samuel E. Ojogbo, Dr. Edewor T. Omonemu Abstract The company serves as the main vehicle for driving economic growth. However, the company, as an economic entity, is managed and controlled by human actors. The corporate board manages the company for the benefit of shareholders. This divergence of ownership and management creates agency conflicts […]
THE ROLE OF A WILL IN PROPERTY SUCCESSION AND FAMILY COHESION IN NIGERIA
By Okubor Cecil Nwachukwu, Mekwunye Anthony Ndudi Abstract In Nigeria, the creation and execution of a will are essential to property succession and the upholding of family unity. The purpose of this essay is to analyse the various purposes of a will in the socio-legal environment of Nigeria, emphasising how it helps to maintain family […]
REGULATING CLIMATE CHANGE IN NIGERIA: A REVISIT OF REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
By Okpala-Akonobi BlessingAnadi Ngozi Abstract This study critically examines the environmental effects of Nigeria’s climate change regulations, assessing how effectively existing legal and policy frameworks address the complex challenges posed by climate change. Nigeria faces heightened environmental and socio-economic vulnerability due to rapid industrialization, dependence on fossil fuels, and weak infrastructure. The article evaluates Nigeria’s […]
WOMEN’S RIGHTS, LEGAL REFORM, AND THE RULE OF LAW: RETHINKING GENDER EQUALITY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA
By Nyobana Abiola Oluwayemisi Abstract Despite constitutional guarantees and Nigeria’s ratification of key international and regional human rights instruments, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the effective implementation of gender equality norms remains deeply constrained by legal, institutional, […]
PARADOX OF PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM FROM TORTURE IN NIGERIA
By Miracle Oluchi Ogba Abstract This article examines the persistent issue of torture in Nigeria, despite legal frameworks like the Anti-Torture Act of 2017. It explores the historical, socio-economic, political, and cultural factors that contribute to the widespread practice of torture by security forces. While the Act aims to prohibit torture, its implementation faces significant […]
CHALLENGES OF CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION IN NIGERIA
By Martha Amaka Obi Abstract In this twenty-first century, the global transition to clean energy represents one of the most transformative developments. In Nigeria, the process is both crucial and complex, given the nation’s over‑reliance on fossil fuels as the primary driver of its economy. This paper examines the challenges associated with clean energy transition […]