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Terrorism is a global menace that transcend national boarders. It is targeted against government and its national security. Terrorism through the Boko Haram group first emerged as a religious jihadist group around 1999 in Nigeria. Few years down the lane in metamorphosed into a dangerous terrorist organisation, with its activities targeted against government organisations and …

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Without creating a new Galileo trial, Law 2022/014 of 14 July 2022 relating to medically assisted reproduction (MAR) in Cameroon has enabled the legislature to encourage medically assisted reproduction while rejecting techniques for marketing or using human material that are contrary to fundamental rights, human dignity and ethics. The concept of surrogate motherhood (GPA), for …

The Institution of a “New Form” of Filiation in Cameroonian Law in the Light of Scientific and Technological Progress: Filiation by Medically Assisted Reproduction Read More »

India is a land of rich biodiversity including flora, fauna and aquatic animals. From a biodiversity angle, the whole country can be divided into 18 biosphere reserves and 4 of the 36 biodiversity hotspots. Western Ghats is the richest biodiversity zone in India consisting of 7402 species of flowering plants and 1814 species of non-flowering …

The Legal Regime for the Conservation of Biodiversity in India: An Overview Read More »

The Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) Law, 2015 enacted on 23rd December, 2015 replaced the Ministry of Lands, Surveys and Country Planning with the Kaduna Geographic Information Service (KADGIS). The KADGIS saddled with the administration of land in Kaduna State so performs such functions as the issuance of certificates of occupancy, registration of land transactions …

Land Administration in Nigeria and the Geographic Information System: An Overview of the Kaduna Geographic Information Service Law, 2015 Read More »

The adoption of petroleum as an alternative source of energy by the turn out of the 19th Century has led to monumental development of the global economy of nations whether blessed with the resources or not. This has not been the case for Nigeria. As the 9th largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, …

Petroleum Exploitation and the Question of Resource Curse in Nigeria: Has the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 played any Role? Read More »

Welfare and compassion for people have always been the primary goals of all authorities. Global governance is one of the primary issues in the modern world as a result of this. Global governance refers to the variety of practises that, in a free exchange against the backdrop of globalisation, establish laws for the local, national, …

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Due to their poor economies and several other factors, most developing countries in Africa gladly take the option of international loan transactions to fund their annual budgets and execute capital projects that are expected to help foster the development of their country’s economy. This article evaluates the extent of legal protection available to developing countries …

The Legal Protection of Developing Countries in Africa in International Loan Transactions Read More »

The admissibility of digital evidence is a pivotal concern in modern legal proceedings, given the widespread integration of technology in various aspects of life. The paper examines the challenges associated with admitting digital evidence in court and anticipates future implications. The complexities arise from issues like data authenticity, integrity, and chain of custody in an …

The Admissibility of Digital Evidence: Challenges and Future Implications Read More »

Of all crimes that could possibly be committed against a woman, rape is arguably the most brutal, more brutal than murder itself because in the latter, she is not alive to relive the horror. Rape leaves on the victim a perpetual dent; it is like an act of terrorism on a female. It skins the …

Marital Rape Exemption in Nigeria: Time for a Departure? Read More »

Approximately 8% of the Indian population identifies as LGBTQ++, and a significant proportion remains unaware of this acronym’s complete meaning and significance. The effort to advocate for LGBTQ++ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and other sexual and gender minorities) rights and recognition has been a worldwide one with several obstacles and accomplishments. In India, the …

Unveiling LGBTQ+ Realities in India: Constitutional Analysis, Socio-Legal Challenges, and Identity Dynamics Read More »