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Research Article

TRAVERSING TROUBLED WATERS: DECIPHERING THE LEGAL MYSTERY IN THE RED SEA-PIRACY OR TERRORISM?

Awwal Ilyas Magashi^*

The ongoing attacks caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea have sent fears through the shipping industry, highlighting the vulnerability of international trade routes. In a notable incident, a heavily armed Houthi fighter seized a merchant vessel, raising serious concerns about the safety of commercial navigation and prompting various legal questions. Amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Red Se...

Sep, 2025 pp. 273–300

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NAVIGATING THE TAX LANDSCAPE OF THE GIG ECONOMY IN GHANA

Abdallah Ali-Nakyea^*

The gig economy has emerged as a growing sector of business and economic endeavour in all countries across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a catalyst for the speedy and continued growth of the gig economy as internet platforms and other computer-based communication mechanisms, such as meetings and business interactions via Teams, Zoom, and Webex, among others, blossomed. Ride-hailing com...

Mar, 2025 pp. 279-291

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A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON THE CRIME OF GENOCIDE AND THE NEED FOR EXPENDING THE VICTIM BASE

Daniel F Atidoga^*, Yahaya Adeyi

This research revisits the legal framework for the crime of genocide, emphasizing the need to expand the victim base beyond the current four protected groups—national, ethnic, racial, and religious—recognised under international law. The problem lies in the rigid categorisation that excludes many vulnerable groups from protection against mass atrocities. This research aimed to propose a more inclu...

Mar, 2025 pp. 292-314

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AN APPRAISAL OF THE CHALLENGE OF VERTICAL ALLOCATION OF FUNCTIONS AND REVENUE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999

Owen Odion Agbonifo-Ezomo^*

The major objective of fiscal federalism is the efficient and effective distribution of functions and revenue among tiers of government in a federation in such a way that there are favourable economic outcomes which promote socioeconomic development. A close examination of the practice of fiscal federalism in Nigeria shows that the sharing of functions and revenue is at two levels: the vertical le...

Sep, 2025 pp. 301–329

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An Analysis of the Petroleum Industry Act on Upstream Oil Exploration Governance

OLANREWAJU ALADEITAN^*, JOHN OLISA

In response to contemporary challenges in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, such as overconcentration of powers in the hands of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, the overburdening of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation with the dual responsibility of regulator and operator in the petroleum industry, it became imperative to implement reforms ensuring maximum and sustainable value from its ...

Mar, 2025 pp. 315-344

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An Examination of the Regulatory Regime for Stem Cell Technology in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

J.J. NDANA^*, MADU SOJACHUKWU

Stem cell technology offers hope and treatment for a wide range of diseases by replacing damaged cells with new ones derived from stem cells. Recent years have witnessed exponential advancements in clinical trials revolving around stem cell-based therapies. Stem cell technology holds enormous potentials for regenerative medicine. However, harnessing the potentials is bedevilled with challenges. A ...

Sep, 2025 pp. 330–355

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Rethinking Primogeniture Inheritance: Equity vs. Tradition in Nigeria

ANDREW IKHAYERE IMIEFOH^*

The practice of primogeniture inheritance, a traditional system that favors the firstborn male child in the distribution of family wealth and property, remains deeply entrenched in many Nigerian communities despite evolving social dynamics and legal reforms. This paper examines the practice of primogeniture inheritance in Nigeria and its implications for social equity and justice in contemporary s...

Mar, 2025 pp. 345-363