Volume 15, Issue 1 (June)

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Research Article

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

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THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE USE OF BVAS IN NIGERIA ELECTORAL PROCESS

David Dogara Goar^*, Oluwakorede Abiodun Akande

Nigeria's electoral process has long been challenged by issues of transparency, identity fraud, and multiple voting, which undermine public trust in democracy. To address these concerns, the adoption of a robust voter authentication system is crucial. This study examines the implementation of Biometric Voter Authentication Systems (BVAS) as a solution to enhance the credibility, security, and ...

Jun, 2025 pp. 162-174 28 views 18 downloads

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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) AND THE PROSECUTION OF HEINOUS CRIMES

Ibu Otor E^*, Paul Man Dawap

The setting up of the ICC was hailed as a fundamental revolution in the history of international criminal law. It gives hope of justice to victims of heinous crimes and also puts to rest the anxiety of the international community, knowing that a permanent body exists to bolster the rule of law and punish perpetrators of crimes that are of international concern. Doctrinally, the authors examine...

Jun, 2025 pp. 175-188 28 views 21 downloads

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LEGAL OVERVIEW OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT IN NIGERIA

Eric Chigozie Ibe^*, Eyyazo Daniel Moses

Nigeria has been facing the challenge of internal displacement since its first occurrence in 1967 as a result of the civil war. Internal displacement involves the forced movement of people from one part of the country to another. This situation, in most cases, exposes the displaced people to some vulnerabilities. Thus, this article examined the causes and effects of internal displacement in Ni...

Jun, 2025 pp. 189-199 26 views 21 downloads

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UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE IN NIGERIA: DEMOCRACY'S DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD

Mercy Manya Kazi Njila^*, Christopher Kyohroh John, Baamlong, Denaaneh Daniel

This paper critically examines the concept of universal suffrage in Nigeria, highlighting its role as a double-edged sword in the country’s democratic process. While the right to vote is a constitutional guarantee for all Nigerian citizens above the age of 18, its implementation has exposed significant vulnerabilities, particularly among economically disadvantaged and uneducated populations. T...

Jun, 2025 pp. 200-215 28 views 23 downloads

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LEGAL CHALLENGES IN COMPULSORY LAND ACQUISITION AND COMPENSATION IN NIGERIA

Alex Iloba Uwadinma^*

This article offered a critical examination of the legal complexities surrounding compulsory land acquisition and compensation in Nigeria. The Land Use Act of 1978, alongside other legislative measures, provides a framework for land acquisition, but its implementation frequently faces a myriad of legal challenges. These challenges, often detrimental to both landowners and government bodies, en...

Jun, 2025 pp. 216-228 25 views 14 downloads

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IMPACT OF DEMONSTRATIVE-FORENSIC EVIDENCE IN CONTEMPORARY JUSTICE DELIVERY

John Bulus Mahwel^*

In the quest for effective justice delivery in contemporary society, the legal system must adapt to evolving societal dynamics. This research explores the contemporary role of Demonstrative Forensic Evidence in modern justice, focusing on its admissibility, nature, and utility in judicial proceedings—particularly within the Anglo-American (common law) legal tradition. The objectives of this re...

Jun, 2025 pp. 229-249 26 views 18 downloads

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PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND THE CONSUMER QUESTION IN NIGERIA: THE JOURNEY SO FAR

Eunice A. Kolo^*, Mahan W. Mafuyai

This work set out to look at the malignant issues of professional medical negligence and the consumer question in Nigeria. The work adopted the doctrinal legal research approach; by engaging the incidence of medical negligence and how it impacts the patients who are usually at the receiving end of the acts of negligence. The work adopts the primary judicial and legal authorities along with com...

Jun, 2025 pp. 250-265 35 views 21 downloads

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MODERN DAY OUTSOURCING ENGAGEMENTS: THE NEED FOR A LEGAL INSTRUMENT TO ADDRESS THE PLIGHT OF CONTRACT WORKERS

Lilian Ifeoma Nwabueze^*

Job engagement is an old phenomenon. Its style and modality may have witnessed changes over the years in different societies to reflect the dynamism in work concept and the changed needs of the major players in the labour market. Once, the number of the latter was restricted to two namely the employer and the employee. Today, a tripartite arrangement has evolved to add to the previous arrangem...

Jun, 2025 pp. 266-279 22 views 15 downloads

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EXAMINATION OF WRONGFUL TERMINATION OF CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH STATUTORY FLAVOUR IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Dauda Iliya Gusnung^*, Ritji T. Yilwatda

The powers to employ and discipline an employee of Nigerian Public Universities are made pursuant to the statute establishing the universities. The provisions for discipline and termination of Contract of employment in public universities in Nigerian Public Universities employment contract sui generis i.e., they are distinct from ordinary master-servant relationship and the termination is hand...

Jun, 2025 pp. 280-295 30 views 16 downloads

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THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA

Ifepe Nnennia Adaku^*

Promoting and protecting human rights in Nigeria heavily depends on the active participation of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), as they have a vital role in safeguarding fundamental freedoms and ensuring accountability. This study examined the role of non-governmental organisations in promoting and protecting human rights in Nigeria. It seeks to evaluate the contributions of Non-Governm...

Jun, 2025 pp. 296-312 30 views 16 downloads

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APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE RIGHT TO A FAIR TRIAL IN NIGERIA AND ITS IMPACT ON THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY

Baamlong, Denaaneh Daniel^*, Makplang Fwangson Musa

Human rights issues have not only become a global concern but remarkable interest aimed at protecting and promoting universal respect for, and observance of human rights. The right to a fair trial is one of the universally applicable right guarantees recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and also constitutionally. Using the doctrinal method of legal research, this article app...

Jun, 2025 pp. 313-327 27 views 21 downloads

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INSECURITY AND INSURGENCE IN NIGERIA: THE ISLAMIC LAW ANTIDOTE

Ismail Danjuma Yusuf^*, Tauheed Adam, Tobi Ololu

Insecurity and insurgency are of course negative features of any governance. Nigeria as a country is foxed with all forms of insecurity to wit banditry, kidnapping, insurgence etc. This ugly development has no doubt crippled socio-economic growth in the country thereby exposing Nigerians to untold privations. Indeed, governments at various levels with different approaches have tried to perpetu...

Jun, 2025 pp. 328-337 36 views 29 downloads

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THE ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION ACT 2023: ANALYSIS OF IT’S IMPACT ON ARBITRATION IN NIGERIA

Ogwu J. Onoja^*

This paper examined the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 and its impact on arbitration in Nigeria. The introduction highlighted the significance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in Nigeria's legal landscape. The study adopted a doctrinal research methodology, analysing the impacts of the Act on Arbitration in Nigeria. The findings revealed that the Act introduced innovative provi...

Jun, 2025 pp. 339-345 22 views 14 downloads

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THE PURE THEORY OF CONTRACTS AND THE DOCTRINE OF CONTRACTUAL INCOMPLETENESS: COMPARING IMPACTS OF LONG-TERM ENERGY CONTRACTS ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEPLOYMENT

Danna Daniel Gashion^*, Rabiatu Musa, Moses Garba Yusuph

Incomplete Contracts to long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in fostering sustainable renewable energy deployment. The central research question explores how contractual design, specifically addressing incompleteness and power imbalances, influences the effectiveness of PPAs in achieving renewable energy targets. Objectives include analysing the theoretical frameworks, evaluating existin...

Jun, 2025 pp. 346-370 23 views 20 downloads

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CONSTITUENCY DELIMITATION: THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION IN NIGERIA

Rachael Yemisi Amupitan^*

The importance of constituency delimitation, an important role for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the focus of this article. This subject is a matter of contestation among various stakeholders in Nigeria. It is one of the international parameters for a credible election. Using doctrinal approach, this article interrogates how the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999 set the requi...

Jun, 2025 pp. 371-380 23 views 14 downloads

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TRADING UNDER THE AFRICA CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA AGREEMENT: TOWARDS A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROTOCOL ON WOMEN IN NIGERIA

Fatima Bello^*, Ibe Okegbe Ifeakandu

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement represents a transformative opportunity for African economic and regional integration. Central to its inclusive vision is the Protocol on Women and Youth (the Protocol), which seeks to enhance the participation of these critical groups in intra-African trade. Using the doctrinal legal analysis and policy-oriented inquiry, this paper di...

Jun, 2025 pp. 381-401 24 views 20 downloads

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AN X-RAY OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN AFRICA: THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

Sunday Bontur Lugard^*, Ernest O. Ugbejeh, Izuoma Egeruoh-Adindu

The concept of economic integration in Africa has evolved since the inception of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU). Despite some observable improvements in economic growth in recent years, the continent's progress towards inclusive economic integration remains hindered by ineffective policies, including overlapping membership of sub-regional economic ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 402-423 34 views 25 downloads