Year: 2022

An Appraisal of the Enforcement of Human Rights Under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009 in Nigeria   Abstract of An Appraisal of the Enforcement of Human Rights Under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009 in Nigeria The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 chose certain rights to protect under chapter…

An Appraisal of the Legal and Institutional Frame Work on Food Sufficiency in Nigeria   Abstract of An Appraisal of the Legal and Institutional Frame Work on Food Sufficiency in Nigeria One of the goals of Nigeria Agricultural Development policy is to achieve for the nation enough food sufficient for the consumption and utterly reduce…

Critical Review of the Rights of the Displaced Persons in the Course of Natural Disasters in Nigeria   Abstract of Critical Review of the Rights of the Displaced Persons in the Course of Natural Disasters in Nigeria The overwhelming increase of Internally Displaced Persons in the situation of natural disasters in Nigeria in recent years…

The Use of Child Soldiers in Armed Conflict as War Crime Under International Law   Abstract of The Use of Child Soldiers in Armed Conflict as War Crime Under International Law This dissertation entitled “The Use of Child Soldiers in Armed Conflict as War Crime under International Law”is premised on an appraisal of the legality of the atrocities visited upon children during armed conflicts, especially as coerced active participants….

The Significance of Injunctions in the Dispensation of Justice in Nigeria   Abstract of The Significance of Injunctions in the Dispensation of Justice in Nigeria The topic of this research is „THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INJUNCTIONS IN THE DISPENSATION OF JUSTICE IN NIGERIA‟. Injunctions are court orders prohibiting someone from doing some specified act or commanding…

The Role of United Nations and Regional Organizations in Resolving Disputes in International Lawa Case Study of Congo   Chapter One of The Role of United Nations and Regional Organizations in Resolving Disputes in International Lawa Case Study of Congo INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The concept of International Trade has been of immense importance…

The Role of the World Trade Organisation in Resolving Trade Disputes Under International Law   Abstract of The Role of the World Trade Organisation in Resolving Trade Disputes Under International Law In 1995, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was established as the only international An organization dealing with the global rules of trade between nations….

The Role of the Institution of Hisba in the Sharia Implementing States in Northern Nigeria   Abstract of The Role of the Institution of Hisba in the Sharia Implementing States in Northern Nigeria This research is concerned with the role Hisba is expected to play regarding Sharia implementation in some states of Northern Nigeria and the extent that the Hisba played the role. Hisba evolved during the time of the Prophet SAW and it developed during the time of the classical Caliphs and later generations particularly the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties. It was during the Umayyads that Hisba became an independent constitutional agency and this continued up to this moment. The Hisba existed alongside the police, the army as well as the ombudsman institution (Mazalim) throughout Islamic civilization including (lately) the Sokoto Caliphate, where Hisba was not a prominent feature of that government as a Constitutional agency. Sharia was part of Muslim life in Nigeria prior to British colonization which gradually eroded Sharia till it was finally restricted to personal law. In 1999, Zamfara State enacted a Law that enables courts to apply Sharia Criminal law and in 2003 the State established the Hisba with the aim to enhance Sharia implementation in the State and nine other states followed Zamfara, they include Kano and Jigawa. Ten states in Nigeria established Hisba because they thought it was imperative for a proper implementation of Sharia and because it was obvious that Nigeria Police was not willing to implement the provisions of the Sharia Penal Codes. Three out of these ten states enacted laws to establish Hisba as Commission, Board and Committee respectively; they are Zamfara, Kano and Jigawa. In five of the remaining sev

The Role of Non-governmental Organization in the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Nigeria   Abstract of The Role of Non-governmental Organization in the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Nigeria This Dissertation aimed at examining the legal framework for the promotion and protection of Human Rights in Nigeria in relation to the…

The Role of Nigeria Police the Administration of Issues and Challenges   Abstract of The Role of Nigeria Police the Administration of Issues and Challenges Crime has been a major subject of concern throughout human history. No society is free of crime and criminals. The Nigeria Police Force is an agency established by law to ensure preservation of public order and law enforcement as well as prevention and detection of crime. The police plays vital role in the administration of justice in any society. The police present the entry point into the criminal justice system either through reports from the public or its own investigation and surveillance. It is therefore a fact that an average citizen has contact with the police more than with any other agency for administration of criminal justice. This thesis examines the role of Nigeria police in the administration of justice. The main objectives of this thesis are to critically analyse the role of the police in the administration of justice; to identify challenges militating against the police in the areas of crime control and detection. The thesis observes that some legal provisions on the operation and function of police have negatively affected the operational capacity of the police for example, section 214(3) and 4 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria just to mention a few. The thesis equally observes that corruption in the Nigeria Police has been exacerbated by poor working conditions, inadequate logistics and working facilities. These have greatly undermined the operational efficiency of the police to prevent and control crime in Nigeria. Consequently, the thesis recommends amongst other things the amendment of section 214(3) of the constitution to effect that a governor of a state being the Chief Security Officer can give lawful directives to the commissioner of police. Similarly, the police must be properly trained, and adequately equipped and well remunerated. The police must also collaborate with other law enforcement agencies sharing intelligence to facilitate crime prevention and detection in Nigeria.

The Portrayal of Memory, Trauma and Therapy in Post-apartheid South African Plays: a Study of Lara Foot Newton’s Reach! And Craig Higginson’s Dream of the Dog   Abstract of The Portrayal of Memory, Trauma and Therapy in Post-apartheid South African Plays: a Study of Lara Foot Newton’s Reach! And Craig Higginson’s Dream of the Dog…

The Legal and Institutional Framework for the Operation of Deposit Insurance Scheme in Nigeria   Abstract of The Legal and Institutional Framework for the Operation of Deposit Insurance Scheme in Nigeria Deposit Insurance System (DIS) has become a key component of most financial systems worldwide because of the important roles it plays in protecting depositors as well as contributing to financial system stability. Since its establishment by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Decree No. 22 of 1988, the NDIC, which is charged with deposit protection mandate has remained an active safety-net player in spite of many daunting challenges. The establishment of the corporation was bore out of necessity over two decades ago when the Federal Government conceived the idea of the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in which the deregulation of the banking system would constitute an unholden central pillar. The NDIC has been faced with numerous challenges that have hampered the effective and efficient implementation of the Deposit Insurance Scheme (DIS) in Nigeria. Thus, this research work aims at examining these challenges and to proffer sound recommendations. Firstly, the corporation is faced today with the challenge of execution of court judgement against its assets for liability of banks in liquidation. This is because courts normally regard the NDIC as a successor-in-title of failed banks. Secondly, the amount fixed as maximum deposit claim under section 20(1) of the NDIC Act, 2010 to all the classes of depositors and regardless of the amount of deposit lost by a depositor in the event of failure of a deposit-taking financial institution is not reasonable. Thirdly, the penalty provided under section 45 of the NDIC Act, 2010 for non-compliance with its provisions and failure to secure the authenticity of any statement submitted pursuant to the provision of Act is less punitive. Consequently, it is hereby recommended that the NDIC Act, 2010 should further be amended to bar courts from executing judgement against the assets of the Corporation as a result of its statutory mandate as a liquidator of failed banks. Secondly, reimbursement of deposit lost by a depositor in the event of failure of an insured deposit-taking institution should be made full as this will encourage savings. Finally, the penalty provided under section 45 of the NDIC Act, 2010 should be increased by making it more punitive so as to encourage compliance. For the purpose of this research work, the doctrinal method of research will be adopted.

The Imperatives of International Criminal Tribunals and International Criminal Court on Crime of Genocide   Abstract of The Imperatives of International Criminal Tribunals and International Criminal Court on Crime of Genocide The idea of a strong standing tribunal to try serious violations of international law has been around since the end of World War II. After WWII, the Nuremberg and Tokyo tribunals were set of ad-hoc by the Allies, the victors of the World War II to try the principals of the loosing axis power. While the Nuremberg was regarded as more successful and significant than the Tokyo tribunal. During the years of the cold war, the idea of the future of International Criminal Court largely occupied the back burner of the International affairs. With the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990’s various tribunal and international conflicts broke out in the world. Most notably, after the break-up of former Yugoslavia and the modern Balkan wars, it was clear war crime, genocide and crimes against humanity were occurring on a mass scale. Similarly, tribal warfare between the Hutus and Tutsis in several African countries including Rwanda and Burundi lead to enormous human right abuses. The United Nations Security Council established ad-hoc tribunals to address the international crimes arising from those crises, the tribunals were set up specifically for the propose of those local conflicts, they revived the interest in the need to established a permanent global criminal court. And in 1998, the Rome statute was drafted, which set forth the legal frame work for a standing tribunal to address war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity, this was achieved in April 2002. The ICC formally come in existence on July 1st, 2002. The coalition of countries and civil society organisations in more 150 countries work in partnership to strengthen international corporation with the ICC, ensure that the court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both visible and universal. An advanced strong national laws, that deliver justice to victims of war crimes, genocides and crimes against humanity. The provision of the Rome statute do not instill enough confidence to preclude the possibility.

The Farmework of Economic and Human Rights Under the Ecowas Treaty a Case Study of Implementation in Nigeria   Abstract of The Farmework of Economic and Human Rights Under the Ecowas Treaty a Case Study of Implementation in Nigeria The 1975 ECOWAS Treaty made by the founding fathers of the West African Regional Integration Philosophy…

Human Rights Abuses in the Nigerian Prison System a Case Study of Niger State Prison   Abstract of Human Rights Abuses in the Nigerian Prison System a Case Study of Niger State Prison Prisoners in Nigeria are often perceived and categorized as “outcast”. The belief of many is that, once you are a prisoner, you are automatically a “bad egg” in the society. There is an ill-conceived notion that prison inmates have no rights within the general population. The importance of this research work cannot be over emphasised as it seeks to enlighten the reader of the fact that though there are rights available and at the disposal of prisoners under the Nigerian laws, majority of prisoners, due to one cog or another are unable to have access to and make adequate use of those rights; they are even in most cases unaware of the existence of such rights. This research work shows that there are other abuses going on in our prisons apart from the congestion problem. Such relates to feeding, clothing, bedding, access to health facilities, communication etc. These rights as well as those guaranteed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 are very much alive and available to prisoners in Nigeria. The rights may be limited; but prisoners do have a degree of human and civil rights also guaranteed by international conventions and the UN Declarations. Most especially the Standard Minimum Rules for the protection of prisoners. Therefore, prisoners cannot and should not be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment; they are to have full access to due process and equal protection and should not be discriminated against. So this research work, with particular reference to Niger State, to a great extent has been able to: (i) ascertain the extent of prisoners’ rights abuses and its effects on their lives in prisons in Niger State; (ii) determine the factors responsible for the abuses; (iii) examine the measures that need to be taken to incisively and concisely address all problems of prisoners rights abuses. All these have been achieved through thorough research and findings and accordingly, adequate recommendations have been proffered. The doctrinal and empirical methods of research i.e. books, journals and articles as well as administering of questionnaires was adopted to achieve the desired goal of addressing the pervasive violations of prisoners’ rights.

Juvenile Justice Administration in Nigeria a Case Study of Kogi State   Abstract of Juvenile Justice Administration in Nigeria a Case Study of Kogi State Juvenile Justice System is a special track of the criminal justice system. Essentially, the system is expected to be child-friendly in form and application. The need for a child-friendly justice…

Legal and Management Strategies The Synergy for Survival and Growth of Companies in Nigeria   Abstract of Legal and Management Strategies The Synergy for Survival and Growth of Companies in Nigeria Economic circumstances like the recession and cut-throat competition in recent years have now forced companies to pay closer attention to their corporate policies and…