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As the world becomes globalized, the need for a regular update of employment laws becomes unavoidable.  It’s a trite knowledge to say; that laws governing employment relation in Cameroon should be maintained.  Its rather imaginative to say here that the labour code of Cameroon should be revised to reflect globalization trends. In 1992 law No

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Over the years, the concept of feminism has witnessed an expansion. Set against this background, this paper critically explores feminism in Africa, especially Nigeria. In addition, it examines the distinction between the western perception of feminism and African perspectives on feminism by highlighting the marked differences between the contexts. The paper argues that the progress

This paper attempts to understand and critique the jurisprudence behind the freedom of religion cases in EU jurisdictions, particularly those concerning religious attire, articles of faith and religious expression at public places and places of work. Therefore, the theme and thesis of this paper lie at the intersection of two question prompts- Should an individual’s

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

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

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)

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