August 2022

Banditry and kidnapping have become an issue of global concern. The spate of violent attacks by Bandits and kidnapers alike, as evidenced in the abduction and killing of civilians and military personnel, has plunged Nigeria, particularly Kaduna and Zamfara State into a state of insecurity. Extant studies on the challenges of Banditry and Kidnapping have …

Banditry, Kidnapping And Internal Security In Kaduna And Zamfara State, Nigeria Read More »

Customary law marriages in Nigeria are not only recognised as legal unions but also confer on parties a measure of rights and privileges. Unfortunately, these rights and privileges are far less attractive compared to those associated with marriages conducted under the Marriage Act. Prominent among these rights is the right to maintenance. The purpose of …

A Case For The Recognition Of The Right Of Spouses Under Customary Law To Maintenance Read More »

Death is inevitable in life. When a man dies, his properties devolve to his successors either by a will or under his personal law of succession. Customary laws embody the customs practiced by the people in a particular community which is binding on them. Intestate succession under customary law among Western (Yoruba) and Eastern (Igbo) …

An Appraisal Of Customary Succession In The Western And Eastern Part Of Nigeria Read More »

Keeping a balance between transparency and confidentiality is essential for the justice and efficiency of international commercial arbitration. This paper attempts to address the transparency required of international arbitration proceedings from three perspectives: evidence disclosure, third-party participation and making arbitration awards public. It argues that any disclosure of evidence shall be limited to those pertaining …

Study on the Transparency in the International Arbitration Proceedings Read More »

The OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies has since 2014 made amendments relating to the good governance of public limited companies. These amendments are aimed at improving the functioning of the board of directors, bolster shareholders rights and transparency. To improve transparency and traceability of the board of directors activities, the OHADA legislator has introduced …

The Option of Participating on Meetings through Video Conferencing and Other Audiovisual Means: Is it Fit for the Purpose? Read More »