Articles

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Research Article

APPRAISAL OF BEQUEST OF COMPANY SHARES UNDER ISLAMIC LAW

M. A. Deribe^*

This paper appraises the bequest of company shares under Islamic law Shari'a. It examines the permissibility of bequeathing shares, considering them as a form of fungible property mithli or a combination of tangible and intangible assets. The study explores the conditions and restrictions governing such bequests, including the limitations on the bequeathable portion of the estate (typically one-th...

Feb, 2026 pp. 88–112

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Research Article

AN EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE NIGERIA POLICE BY THE EXECUTIVE ORGAN OF GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA

Ijalana Emmanuel Folayan^*

The Nigeria Police is a creation of the Nigerian Constitution and other extant laws. For effective performance of its functions, the Nigeria Police is placed under some institutions which include the executive organ of the government, the legislature and the judiciary, aside from the command control mechanism inherent in the Inspector-General of Police with his subordinate instructors. This paper ...

Mar, 2025 pp. 92-114

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EXAMINATION OF THE PRINCIPLES GOVERNING BELLIGERENT OCCUPATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: A STUDY OF ISRAEL’S OCCUPATION OF GAZA STRIP, 2023

Isa Yusuf^*, A. M Darma

International humanitarian law imposes specific obligations on occupying powers, among them Israel in its continuing occupation of the Gaza Strip. Noting with great concern the events in Israel and Palestine since October 7, 2023, this paper provides an initial legal analysis of certain conduct undertaken by the armed forces of Israel and Hamas during the on-going conflict and the provision of IHL...

Nov, 2024 pp. 97-112

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AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLES OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS AND HISTORIANS IN ASCERTAINING NIGERIAN CUSTOMARY LAW

Adekunle Ademola Aminu^*

Customary law has continued to be relevant to the lives of the natives, particularly in matters of marriage, land holding, chieftaincy, inheritance and succession. Due to the plural and unwritten nature of African customary law, precision and clarity are lacking in the law. There is the need to ascertain the applicable rules of customary law with a view to knowing the exact contents of the law and...

May, 2024 pp. 98-114

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Research Article

ASSESSING THE LEGAL PROVISIONS FOR TELEMEDICINE IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Okuntade Olayemi Elizabeth AICMC^*, Ifeoluwayimika Bamidele, Bisola Akinleye Esq

This article analyses the legal and institutional systems determining telemedicine in Nigeria and determines potential areas of implementation of the system along with its obstacles. It explores how the existing legislation is supporting the distant provision of healthcare services, including the realms of patient confidentiality, provider licensure, medical malpractice, and technological integrat...

Sep, 2025 pp. 113–135

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Research Article

NIGERIA’S EXTENDED CONTINENTAL SHELF: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES FOR THE BLUE ECONOMY PROJECT

Vincent Iwunze^*

Under the United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea, 1982, a coastal State may make submissions to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf for extension of its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles where the natural prolongation of its shelf exceeds the 200-mile limit. In 2009, Nigeria made submissions to the Commission for an extended continental shelf. Finding Nigeria’...

Nov, 2024 pp. 113-135

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Research Article

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL MECHANISMS AGAINST FORCED LABOUR: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA

Ngozi Alili^*, Ojonigwu Atidoga

Forced labour remains a critical human rights concern in Nigeria despite Nigeria’s ratification of several international and regional legal instruments aimed at its eradication. The persistence of coercive labour practices, especially within the informal economy, is exacerbated by socio-economic vulnerabilities, outdated domestic legislation, and weak institutional enforcement mechanisms. This stu...

Mar, 2025 pp. 115-136

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Research Article

EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION BETWEEN SECURITY AGENCIES IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN NIGERIA

Amana Mohammed Yusuf^*

The Nigeria electoral cycle comes up every four years. During this period, Nigerians elects leaders at the levels of the executive and legislation. Over times in Nigeria, the election process has witnessed disruptions, violence and protests. In Nigeria, security agencies are deployed in the electoral process, but, the general security operations by the security agencies have been marred by rivalry...

May, 2024 pp. 115-137

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Research Article

AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAWS IN COMBATING FINANCIAL CRIMES AND TERRORIST FINANCING AMIDST GLOBAL GEOPOLITICAL TURMOIL

Lateefat Adeola Bello^*

In today’s rapidly evolving global financial landscape, the rise in financial crimes and terrorist financing continues to threaten the economic and national security of nations. This paper aims to assess the effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws in addressing these threats, particularly amid increasing geopolitical instability. The primary objectives are to examine how current AML fram...

Sep, 2025 pp. 136–164

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Research Article

THE EXTENT OF THE POWER OF GOVERNOR IN THE EXERCISE OF LAND CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA

Theophilus C. Nwano^*

This paper critically examines the extent of the power of Governor in the Exercise of Land Control and Management in Nigeria. The central question to this paper is the extent of balance in the powers exercisable by the State Governor. The paper discovers that the powers of the State Governor is excessively absolute and finds that Government powers over land control and management poses serious thr...

Nov, 2024 pp. 136-156