Electric energy is essential to the development of a nation. It is crucial to providing basic needs such as cooked food, a comfortable living temperature, lighting, the use of appliances, essential healthcare, communication, ...

This report examines the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which seeks to increase the service years of police personnel from 35 years to 40 of service, and from 60 to 65 years of age, as the case may be. The ...

This legal issue brief analyses the Order recognizing ownership, and vesting custody and management of the repatriated looted Benin Artefacts in the Oba of Benin. The brief appraises the rationale for the Order in the ...

This legal issue brief discusses the recently enacted Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Act, 2024 and appraises its innovative provisions setting it apart from the Act of 2023 which it ...

The courts are typically viewed as the apolitical arm of government. It is therefore axiomatic in any system of constitutional government built on the doctrine of separation of powers that political questions-issues are ...

As an emerging aspect of legislative practice, post-legislative scrutiny represents a special process that is designed for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating the implementation and impact of legislation, with a view ...

Nigeria's real estate industry is one of the most vibrant sectors in the country. Indeed, the industry has grown in recent years, enabling many investors to diversify and build their portfolios. Despite the sector's vibrancy, ...

One area of the legal profession which has received limited attention in Nigeria is the role of the legislative drafter in the legislative governance arena, especially in drafting Bills and other legislative instruments. ...

Proof beyond reasonable doubt is the requirement of our criminal law. The policy derives from the fact that human justice has its limitations, especially given the grave injustice that can be wrought by a wrongful conviction. ...

A brewing debate that has been going on in current national discourse regards who the subjects of campaign finance laws are between political parties, candidates and aspirants of elections throws up the question regarding ...

It is settled under the Nigeria law of crime that the person who was last seen with a deceased id presumed to bear full responsibility for his death. this doctrine necessitates a person charged with murder to proffer ...

The impact of pre-election matters in the democratic process in Nigeria cannot be ignored considering the fact that it has distorted the electioneering process in Nigeria in many instances. Pre-election matters usually ...

1584 ISSN (Online) 2548-1592 In the 21st century new world order, there is growing interest more than ever before in issues related to democracy and good governance around the world. This is a reflection of the increasing ...

Political campaign finance refers to funds used to promote the interest of political parties and candidates. The Nigerian political campaign history from 1999 until date has revealed that such campaign funds oftentimes ...

Treaties are the bedrock of international relations. Nigeria has signed on to several treaties that have given her a voice in global governance but have also raised concerns on their implications for the country. The ...