Category: Law Thesis Topics

Repugnancy Doctrine an Attempt to Destrot or Preserve Customary Law   Chapter One of Repugnancy Doctrine an Attempt to Destrot or Preserve Customary Law  INTRODUCTION The introduction of the British Common Law, the Doctrine of Equity and the statute of General Application by Ordinance  3 of 1863 into Nigeria did not abolish…

Utility of Confessional Statement in Criminal Trials   Chapter One of Utility of Confessional Statement in Criminal Trials INTRODUCTION An adverse admission relevant to the issues of guilt in a criminal case is known at Common Law as confession, and the same terminology is employed by the Evidence Act 1990….

Duties and Position of Company Directors Under Nigerian Company Law   Chapter One of Duties and Position of Company Directors Under Nigerian Company Law INTRODUCTION The enormous and challenging responsibilities of managing incorporated companies are vested on directors by the Companies and Allied Matters Laws of the Federation, 2004. Consequently…

Human Rights and National Security a Critical Appraisal of the Nigerian Perspective   Abstract of Human Rights and National Security a Critical Appraisal of the Nigerian Perspective It is widely and almost universally acceptable that the significance of Human Rights in any democratic society has been given wide recognition. While…

Land Registry Practice in Nigeria   Chapter One of Land Registry Practice in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This research work is based on the premise of discovering what the practices of land registration has been and how to improve on it. The registration of land before now was…

Women’s Rights in African Constitutions a Desideratum or a Mere Feminist Utopian Agenda   Chapter One of Women’s Rights in African Constitutions a Desideratum or a Mere Feminist Utopian Agenda  INTRODUCTION Background of the Study It would appear correct to say that the subject of women’s rights is one of…

Impact of the Judicial Interpretation of Repugnancy Doctrine on the Customary Laws and Customary Practices in Nigeria   Chapter One of Impact of the Judicial Interpretation of Repugnancy Doctrine on the Customary Laws and Customary Practices in Nigeria INTRODUCTION The introduction of the British Common Law, the Doctrine of Equity…

Absence of Codification of Medical Negligence the Law   Chapter One of Absence of Codification of Medical Negligence the Law  INTRODUCTION The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term negligence to mean “The commission or the neglect of any reasonable precaution or act”. In Lochgelly Iron and Coal Co. V. Mc Mullan1 Lord…

A Critical Appraisal on the Procedure for the Appointment of Judicial Officers in Nigeria   Abstract of A Critical Appraisal on the Procedure for the Appointment of Judicial Officers in Nigeria The Nigeria system of government is divided into three arms of government which is the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arm of…

Holding Charge Syndrome; a Challenge in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria   Abstract of Holding Charge Syndrome; a Challenge in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria The criminal justice system revolves around three cardinal institutions: the police, court and prison. These institutions are partners in our failing…