ABSTRACT The Federal Capital Territory Customary Court Act, 2007 (hereafter called “the Act”) is the enabling legislation establishing the Federal Capital Territory Customary Court (hereafter called “the FCTCC”). Obsolete ...

The conventional understanding of a Constitution, particularly a written one, is that it should be a relatively rigid document. the high frequency and broad scope of amendments in both Nigeria and Lesotho, but especially ...

Over the years, legislative scholars have designed different approaches, indicators, benchmarks and assessment toolkits for evaluating the legislature. These range from self-assessment guide to minimum criteria for ...

Legislative ethics is pivotal to guiding the conduct of legislators in combating corruption in any legislature. This study examines the effects of ethical standards in guiding the conduct of legislators to averting ...

This research is an exposition of the relationship dynamics between the legislative intent and judicial interpretation, how legislative drafters can reflect the legislative intent and improve the drafting process to minimise ...

Proliferation of adulterated food and counterfeit drugs has become a menace in Nigeria, with attendant health and economic costs. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards ...