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 …
FIFA’s minimum standard requirement for professional football contract: assessing Nigeria’s compliance
Ogechukwu Miriam Akinsulore & Adedoyin Olusegun Akinsulore AbstractFootball contracts, when unmonitored, are often between parties of unequal status and capacity. The financial and organizational strength of clubs are often leveraged to the advantage of the football clubs while footballers only have their skills set as a bargaining chip –a skill that is open to competition from …
Civil action for the revocation of banking licence in Nigeria and the reliefs to be sought/granted: a consideration of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (repeal and re-enactment), 2020
Matthew Okpara Abstract Obtaining a banking licence in Nigeria is not a walk-in-the-park activity. The Banks and Financial Institutions Act (Repeal and Re-enactment), 2020 in section 3 enumerated the requirements to be fulfilled those who desire to be licensed to offer banking services and these requirements are laced with enormous difficulty and hardship. What …