Articles | University of Jos Law Journal

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APPRAISAL OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FOR ORGAN HARVESTING IN NIGERIA: LEGAL CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Fatima Waziri Azi^*, Arinze D. Mbanefo

Trafficking in persons for organ harvesting is an emerging and complex issue in Nigeria, exacerbated by socioeconomic and socio-political vulnerabilities, weak law enforcement, and gaps in legal frameworks. This paper explores the current domestic and international framework concerning trafficking for organ harvesting; identifies the enforcement and legislative challenges that hinder effective...

Jun, 2025 pp. 1-21 36 views 26 downloads

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JUDICIAL ABOLITION OF EDUCATIONAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN AMERICA: POTENTIAL IMPACT ON EQUALITY RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT AGENDA IN AFRICA

Moses O. Unegbu^*, Chinonso I. Onwuchekwa, Bob Abraham

This paper examined the potential impact of the recent decision of the American Supreme Court, which abolished affirmative action in university admission processes. Affirmative actions were designed by the universities to assist candidates belonging to minority races to gain admission into their choice of universities. Hitherto, persons belonging to those groups found it difficult to compete w...

Jun, 2025 pp. 22-39 35 views 21 downloads

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APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR GOVERNANCE OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA

Arome Moses Okwori^*, Mark Yilkaghan Danung

This paper appraised the legal framework for the governance of Private Universities in Nigeria. The paper examined the concept of University governance, the procedure for the establishment of Private Universities, the legal personality of Private Universities in Nigeria and the challenges confronting Private Universities in Nigeria. The paper also discussed the Code of Governance for Private U...

Jun, 2025 pp. 40-53 45 views 27 downloads

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EQUITABLE DEFENCES IN MODERN JURISPRUDENCE: APPRAISING THEIR NORMATIVE STATUS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Obadina Ibrahim^*

This paper examines the nuanced role of equitable defences, particularly laches and acquiescence, within the merged legal framework of law and equity. The historical merger has led to ambiguities surrounding the normative status and practical application of these defences, raising questions about their classification: are they true defences or merely guiding principles within the legal system?...

Jun, 2025 pp. 54-67 37 views 26 downloads

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APPRAISING THE APPLICATION OF PAROLE AS A NON-CUSTODIAL SENTENCE UNDER ACJA, 2015 IN NIGERIA: LESSONS FROM SOUTH AFRICA

Omodanisi Kemi Beatrice^*

This article appraises the application of parole in Nigeria. It offers discussion on international legal frameworks for parole and, in particular, discusses penal provisions that provide for parole, while noting innovations provided by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, the Administration of Criminal Justice Laws of States, and the Nigerian Correctional Services Act, 2019....

Jun, 2025 pp. 68-83 35 views 19 downloads

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THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN TRADE MARKS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

Paul T.M Angya^*

Whilst Intellectual Property law deals with creations of the mind, Consumer protection is about ensuring consumer interest in the marketplace. The interplay between trademarks and consumer protection represents a critical aspect of modern market economies. Trademarks serve not only as identifiers of the source of goods and services but also play a pivotal role in consumer decision-making proce...

Jun, 2025 pp. 84-99 37 views 23 downloads

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ADVOCATING FOR COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL PROTECTION AGAINST THE IMPACT OF WATER POLLUTION ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Vivian I. Uzo^*

This article examines the issue of the right to water, the concept of water pollution, its sources, and its consequences on both human beings and wildlife. It shows that water pollution affects humans’ physical and reproductive health, livelihood, and aquatic organisms negatively. The article appraises the laws governing water pollution in Nigeria. The writer adopts a doctrinal approach and re...

Jun, 2025 pp. 100-119 28 views 24 downloads

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MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE HEALTH TECH SPACE: EXPLORING LEGAL AND ETHICAL IMPLICATION

Nachanuya Silas Abangu^*

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the healthcare industry, especially in the rapidly advancing health tech space. The interconnectedness of digital health systems and the increasing reliance on technology in patient care pose unique challenges to maintaining confidentiality. This study aims to explore the legal and ethical implications surrounding the maintenance of confidentiality in the he...

Jun, 2025 pp. 120-132 25 views 17 downloads

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THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRANTS IN INTERNATIONAL LAW

Subrina Ogwa Opara^*

Worldwide, people cross borders for a wide range of reasons: to escape violence and natural disasters, to work, to visit families, to seek education or Medicare, or to return home. It is said that states have complete authority to regulate the movement of persons across their borders – that anything less than complete authority would undermine their sovereignty and threaten their ability to de...

Jun, 2025 pp. 133-145 31 views 24 downloads

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EXAMINATION OF THE HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND THE PREVALENT FORMS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA

Kiyenpiya F. M. Mafuyai^*, Alphonsus O. Alubo

Gender-based violence has become recognised as a gross human rights violation, but this had not always been the case. It took a period of time for this form of violence to be acknowledged as aggression that needs to be punished and proscribed. The historical evolution of gender-based violence is examined to reveal the significant steps that have been taken over decades, globally, to build a so...

Jun, 2025 pp. 146-161 30 views 22 downloads