This current issue of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Law Review is particularly a very significant one in two ways. In the first analysis, the scholarships covered under this issue cut across contemporary, nascent and recondite areas of law, from the world of football, aviation and banking industry to policies and intense political issues bedeviling most …
The interrogation of the constitution and the religious practices in Nigeria
Osazee David Egbenusi and Doris Aihanuwa Ogbeide (Mrs.) Abstract This paper reviews the provision of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN, 1999) on religion vis-à-vis the religious practices in Nigeria. Historically, Nigeria has witnessed and experienced religious tension often associated with the two major religious groups; Christians and Muslims. This has …
Criminalization of abusive utilization of environmental resources in Nigeria: enforcement challenges
Osazee David Egbenusi and Bright Eseosa Enorenseeghe Abstract The thematic discussion guide calls us to examine developing trends and challenges regarding issues of the criminalization of environmental crimes to assist in developing possible responses/programs and initiatives to deal effectively with emerging forms of crime that have a significant impact on the environment. In view of …
Understanding the constitutional guarantee of equality and non-discrimination: a brief review of Nigeria’s position
Bright Eseosa Enorenseeghe and Osazee David Egbenusi Abstract Equality is foundational to the idea of justice. Thus, equality clauses are found at all levels of law, ranging from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, numerous provisions in the human rights treaties of the United Nations and of regional system, to national, subnational, or local and …
The right of counsel to maintain a lien against his client for unpaid fees: the theory and the practice
Chike B. Okosa AbstractRecent developments in legal practice have raised the question of when and how counsel may assert a lien against his client for due but unpaid fees. Further questions of how any such lien may be protected, enforced and discharged are also raised. In answer, we analysed the right of a solicitor to …
Contemporary technological development in warfare: a reflection on the need for sustainable internal security in Nigeria
Nnawulezi Uche and Adeuti, Bosede AbstractThe objective of this paper is to examine the rising pace of technological development in warfare and to determine its humanitarian consequences in Nigeria. This paper argues that adopting a contemporary technological development of warfare in Nigeria is not only a programmatic goal to be attained in a long term, …
Democratic recession in Africa: rethinking the electoral practices
Bright Eseosa Enorenseeghe (corresponding author) & Osazee David Egbenusi AbstractThe 1990s will be remembered as the era of democratization in Africa. It is during those years that Africa began to shed what was then pervasive one party and/or ‘big man’ rule. Over the years, the euphoria of 1990s has waned and is now giving way to …
A review of the aviation legal framework and the aviation sector in Nigeria: developmental issues
Bright Eseosa Enorenseeghe (corresponding author) & Osazee David Egbenusi AbstractAir services are of great importance to the continent of Africa in general and to Nigeria in particular especially in the area of administrative and economic developments. It is also the fastest means of transportation in Nigeria. Hence, an examination of the aviation laws in Nigeria …
Terrorism, public law and international law: congruence of Nigeria’s domestic legislation with the international counter terrorism regime
Chike B. Okosa, Ph. D. Abstract The interstate manifestation of terrorism creates a categorical imperative for the construction and maintenance of a global counter-terrorism framework. From the perspective of international law, Security Council Resolution 1373 of September 28, 2001 provides the normative basis for such a global counterterrorism infrastructure. Nigeria’s responsibility as a member …
Domestic violence against women in developing countries: challenges and possible solution
Bosede Remilekun, Adeuti, Ph.D, LL.M, LL.B (Hons), B.L (Hons) Abstract The existence and domineering violent nature of male over their female counterpart has been from the beginning of the universe; where men were seen as lords and women as servants in their place in the home as man and wife. Domestic violence against women is …